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Support for Ukraine now core European value, says FM Sybiha

The understanding that it is necessary to help Ukraine in order to achieve a just and lasting peace has become a mainstream view in Europe.

Russians intensify assaults near Yablunivka on Toretsk front — military

On the Toretsk front, Russian forces have intensified assault operations near the settlement of Yablunivka, which is close to the town of Toretsk.

Russia plotting crisis in Transnistria to meddle in Moldova elections - Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu believes Russia may provoke an even greater crisis in Transnistria in order to destabilize Moldova ahead of parliamentary elections this fall and influence public votes on the left bank of the Dniester.

Volker: Minerals deal should shift Ukraine narrative in U.S.

The agreement on minerals, signed by Ukraine and the U.S., is more political than economic in nature and is aimed at changing the narrative in the U.S. regarding Ukraine.

Russia facing new inflation wave amid fuel price hike - Ukraine intelligence

In Russia, the retail price for petrol has increased by 18% in annual terms, and another 8% rise is expected before the end of the year.

Russian army amassing forces for new assaults on Kramatorsk axis – military

In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces are continuously amassing personnel in preparation for future assault operations.

Volker: Peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved this year

Former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker does not see the prospect of achieving peace in Ukraine by the end of the year, though he allows for the possibility of a ceasefire.

Russians facing shortage of armored vehicles in Kharkiv region – military

In the northern part of the Kharkiv region, particularly around Vovchansk and Dvorichna, Russian forces are facing a significant shortage of armored vehicles.

Explosions heard overnight in Crimea, social media report

Overnight on June 13, a series of powerful explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Crimea. Social media users reported a drone attack and active operation of Russian air defense systems.

Air defenses down 43 out of 55 drones used by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine

Ukraine’s air defense forces downed 43 out of 55 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack.

Russia’s casualty toll in its war on Ukraine has surpassed a million threshold. What does that mean or does not mean?

Ukraine deploys AI in frontline unmanned systems – advisor Kamyshin

Ukraine is actively implementing artificial intelligence in all unmanned systems used on the front lines.

Low gas reserves not caused by enemy attacks – expert

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Ukraine has been using its existing gas reserves without replenishing them through imports.

Laminated birth certificate not grounds to prevent child’s border crossing – Ukraine’s SBGS

Information suggesting that border guards may deny a child from crossing the border due to a laminated birth certificate is not true.

Recent Russian mass attacks not targeted at energy infrastructure – expert

Recent large-scale Russian attacks have not been focused on energy infrastructure, although isolated strikes on specific facilities have occurred. The situation in front-line regions remains challenging.

Sixth body recovered after Russian strike on Kharkiv civilian facility on June 7

In Kharkiv, the search operation following the Russian strike on a civilian enterprise on Saturday, June 7, has concluded. A total of six people were killed.

Several more Ukrainian children brought back from occupation and Russia

As part of President of Ukraine’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA, several more Ukrainian children have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories and from Russia.

FMs of Weimar+ countries ready to increase sanctions pressure on Russia

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom (the Weimar+ format), along with the EU High Representative, declared their readiness to step up economic pressure on Russia to compel it to engage in peace negotiations.

Retired Austrian general calls Ukraine's three-year defense effort 'something between a miracle and a sensation'

Retired Austrian Lieutenant General Christian Segur-Cabanac described Ukraine's ongoing defense against a much larger Russian force as something "between a miracle and a sensation."

Korniyenko: Ukraine could join EU alongside Balkan states as part of single accession package

First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Korniyenko believes it is possible for Ukraine to join the European Union as part of a "package" together with Balkan countries that have long been on the path toward EU accession.

Restart of ZNPP reactors possible only after return to Ukrainian control – IAEA

A joint statement by 48 IAEA member states was read out at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, declaring that any restart of the reactors at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) can only take place once the facility is returned to Ukraine's control.

MP clarifies roles for contract soldiers aged 60+, says “not about storming”

Persons who have reached the age limit for military service and sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine will mainly perform tasks at the strategic and operational-strategic levels.

Ministry of Strategic Industries explains rising partner interest in Ukrainian defense sector

Ukraine's partners are extremely interested in cooperating with domestic arms manufacturers, as they recognize the superiority of modern Ukrainian technologies in the production of certain types of weapons.

Ukraine’s HUR hackers crash Siberian internet on Russia Day

Hackers from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) attacked the Siberian internet provider Orion Telecom on Russia Day.

Russians pushing toward Dyliivka, Yablunivka in Toretsk sector – military

In the past 24 hours, 20 combat engagements took place on the Toretsk front, with 35 Russian soldiers eliminated. The enemy is actively pushing toward Dyliivka and Yablunivka.

Pavel: Russia must be pushed to negotiating table through tougher sanctions

The Russian leadership may be tempted to test NATO’s unity. To force Putin to end the war in Ukraine and abandon further ambitions, economic pressure on Russia must be intensified to make prolonging the war impossible.

Two more bodies found at Russian-struck industrial site in Kharkiv

Emergency crews discovered the bodies of two more workers at an industrial facility in Kharkiv on the morning of June 12, according to the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in the Kharkiv region.

General McMaster says Russia's manpower far from unlimited

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former National Security Advisor Herbert Raymond McMaster said that Russia's ability to continue sending people into the war is not limitless, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to replenish the losses of trained military personnel, especially among junior officers.

Russian soldiers refuse combat missions after precise Ukrainian artillery strikes – DIU

Intelligence officers intercepted a conversation in which a Russian soldier refuses to carry out a combat mission due to the high-quality work of Ukrainian artillery.

Mykhailo Samus, defense and policy analyst

We have to teach Europe not to fear Russia – psychologically and militarily