Ukraine calls for UN Security Council meeting over escalation of Russian missile terror
Ukraine has submitted a request for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the latest Russian missile strikes on the country.
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Putin deliberately ordered strike on Kyiv during G7 summit – MFA Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is convinced that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin deliberately ordered the shelling of Kyiv to coincide with the G7 summit, aiming to portray the leaders of those countries as weak.
Trump still sees ending war in Ukraine as his priority – Volker
U.S. President Donald Trump still considers ending the war in Ukraine one of his priorities. However, in order to avoid directly antagonizing Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he may delegate the task of imposing tougher sanctions to lawmakers.
ECHR to hand down ruling in case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia" on July 9
On July 9, the European Court of Human Rights will announce its decision on the merits in the case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia" into the downing of the passenger jet operated by Malaysian Airlines, flight MH17, in July 2014 from the skies over Donetsk region, and other criminal violations by Russia on the territory of Ukraine.
UK hits Russia with new round of sanctions
On June 17, the United Kingdom added 10 individuals and 20 vessels to its Russia sanctions list.
Ukrainians among those to be evacuated from Israel by Poland
Poland has deployed two planes to evacuate Polish citizens from Israel, who will depart from Jordan and Egypt.
Russians deploying chemical weapons nearly daily on Southern front — military
On the southern front, Russian invading forces are using munitions with chemical agents just as they do in the northern sectors of the front.
Warsaw demands tougher 18th sanctions package on Russia amid Kyiv bombings
Poland supports Ukraine and sympathizes with Ukrainians who have recently been under "carpet bombings by Russia." Warsaw insists on the introduction of the 18th sanctions package against Russia, including setting a price cap on Russian oil.
Cruise missile tears through Kyiv apartment block, Interior Minister explains
According to preliminary data, it was the cruise missile, which struck a multi-storey residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on Tuesday.
European politicians condemn Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine
European politicians have responded to Russia’s overnight massive assault on Ukrainian cities, calling for increased pressure on Moscow.
UN condemns massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, strongly condemned the Russian armed forces' strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities and urged to stop attacking the civilians.
British Ambassador: Russia must agree to ceasefire now
British Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris, commenting on another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, called on Russia to immediately agree to a ceasefire.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 428 Russian drones, missiles overnight
On the night of June 16 to 17, Russian occupation forces launched 472 drones and missiles against Ukraine. The primary target was Kyiv. As many as 428 drones and missiles were neutralized.
Enemy attack on Odesa: Woman's body found under rubble, injury toll rises to 17
Following Russia's morning attack on Odesa, rescuers have found the body of a woman under the rubble, and the number of those injured has increased to 17, including a pregnant woman and a 17-year-old girl.
Sybiha on Russia's attack on Ukraine: Putin wants to make G7 leaders look weak
By launching a massive attack on Ukraine ahead of the final day of the G7 summit in Canada, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is sending a message of disrespect and aiming to make world leaders appear weak.
Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations
I don't believe there's any real peace with Putin
Russia launched over 440 drones, 32 missiles at Ukraine – Zelensky
During an overnight attack on June 17, Russia launched more than 440 drones and 32 missiles against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
War update: 186 clashes on front lines in past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk sector
On June 16, Ukrainian forces engaged in 186 combat clashes with Russian invaders, according to a Facebook update from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Mykola Shcherbakov, Ship Commander, Ukraine’s Maritime Guard
Echoes of war at sea will last a long time
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,060 in past day
Russia’s invasion forces have suffered an estimated 1,006,120 casualties since the large-scale invasion, including 1,060 killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
European Parliament calls for pressure on Russia toward "all-for-all" prisoner exchange with Ukraine
The European Parliament should put more pressure on Russia and seek an "all-for-all" prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump leaves G7 summit early due over Middle East crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, skipping the signing of a joint communiqué, which was scheduled for Tuesday.
Kyiv comes under combined attack by Russian drones, ballistic missiles
Russia pummeled Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with attack drones and missiles overnight Tuesday, June 17, leaving at least 18 civilians injured.
Europe largely fills decline in US aid to Ukraine
Europe is currently compensating to a significant extent for the reduction in aid to Ukraine from the United States, with Scandinavian countries and the United Kingdom emerging as leading contributors.
30,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained in Poland under EU Military Mission
As part of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), 30,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel have completed training in Poland.
16 June 2025
Russian airstrike hits Kupiansk, casualties reported
Russian forces launched an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, injuring two people.
Austria proposes hosting Ukraine Recovery Conference
Austria is ready to host a Ukraine Recovery Conference, according to Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
EU extends sanctions against Russia for annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol
The European Union has extended restrictive measures against Russia for its actions in the criminal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol for another year, until June 23, 2026.
Amid Russia using chemical weapons Ukraine calls for new instruments to implement Geneva Protocol
Ukraine calls for the creation of new instruments to implement the Geneva Protocol on the Prohibition of the Use of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Gases, and of Bacteriological Methods of Warfare, amid violations being committed by the Russian Federation.
Austria can’t help Ukraine militarily due to “limited capabilities” – president
Even if Austria wanted to provide military support to Ukraine, it would not be able to do so due to the limited defense capabilities.