Nauseda hopes Ukraine’s EU accession can be accelerated
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda hopes that Ukraine and the EU will be able to open all clusters by the end of the year.
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PM Shmyhal reports number of mines cleared in deoccupied Kherson region
Currently, 68% of the deoccupied territories of Kherson region have already been demined. Previously, this was expected to take up to 15 years.
UN condemns Russian attacks on densely populated areas in Ukraine, leading to "foreseeable” casualties
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) condemned Russia's latest attacks on the country's civilian population, noting that none of the targeted facilities where people died were military.
Finland probing company suspected of selling sanctioned goods to Russia
Finnish customs are leading a major criminal case targeting a company from the east of the country that could have supplied Russia with components subject to sanctions in 2022-2023.
MoD Ukraine discusses army needs with Norwegian delegation
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Valeriy Churkin held a meeting with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, ivind Van Petersen, emphasized the need of Ukraine’s Defense Forces for additional air and missile defense systems.
Russia has always made art political - Metropolitan Opera chief
Russia has always made art and culture political, using past achievements as a reflection of their might.
No one in Russia’s leadership “untouchable” - Kallas
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas believes there is no room for Russian impunity as all Russian war crimes are being documented.
Defense forces preparing for any developments on Belarus border - Colonel
Ukrainian military serving on the northern border and maintaining control over the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are preparing for any possible scenarios of a repeated attack from Belarus.
Crimean Tatar flag raised outside MFA Ukraine HQ in Kyiv
On the Day of the Crimean Tatar Flag, the national flag of the indigenous people of Crimea is flying in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Crimean Tatar flag raised outside MFA Ukraine HQ in Kyiv
On the Day of the Crimean Tatar Flag, the national flag of the indigenous people of Crimea is flying in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
CinC Syrskyi: Russian summer offensive stalling, advance in Sumy region halted
Based on developments in May and June, this year’s attempted “summer offensive” by Russian forces from the territory of the Russian Federation is failing, and their advance in the border areas of Sumy region has been halted as of this week.
Russian agent arrested in Kyiv for attempted bombing of Ukrainian soldier
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and National Police have detained a 19-year-old agent of Russian intelligence who lured a Ukrainian soldier in Kyiv under the pretense of a date and attempted to kill him using an improvised explosive device (IED) hidden in a scooter.
Russia rewriting history of CIS countries to sanitize Soviet past – CCD
Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov has launched an initiative to rewrite the history of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries in order to remove the “negative portrayal” of the Soviet past.
Ukrainian writer Viktoria Amelina posthumously awarded Orwell Prize 2025
The book War & Justice Diary: Looking at Women, Looking at War by Ukrainian author Viktoria Amelina has been awarded the 2025 Orwell Prize in the Political Writing (nonfiction) category.
Russia infiltrating saboteurs into Sumy region, mainly in two communities – SBGS spox
Russian invading forces are sending sabotage groups into Ukraine’s Sumy region, primarily targeting Khotin and Yunakivka communities.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 15 Russian soldiers in Sumy region
Fifteen Russian soldiers were captured by Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, working in coordination with neighboring units, during operations in Sumy region.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 15 Russian soldiers in Sumy region
Fifteen Russian soldiers were captured by Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, working in coordination with neighboring units, during operations in Sumy region.
Air defenses down 24 out of 41 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 24 out of 41 drones launched by the Russian military during an overnight attack on June 26. Strikes were recorded in seven locations.
Injuries reported as Russian drone hits apartment building in Bilozerske, Donetsk region
Russian forces launched an overnight drone strike using a Geran-2 (Shahed-type) UAV at a five-story residential building in the town of Bilozerske, Donetsk region, injuring five civilians.
Ukraine, New Zealand discuss investment in military equipment production
On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon to discuss investment in Ukraine’s military equipment production.
War update: 154 combat clashes in 24 hrs, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On June 25, there were 154 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
The outcome of the war: Iran has no allies, and Israel has one that is acting in its own self-interest
Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine’s air defense with E5 leaders, NATO Secretary General
During the NATO summit in The Hague, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the leaders of the E5 countries (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland) and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The talks focused primarily on enhancing Ukraine’s air defense system and improving capabilities to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Russian army lost another 1,100 soldiers in Ukraine in one day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 26, 2025, reached about 1,015,750 people, including 1,100 invaders eliminated in the last 24 hours.
President Zelensky: Denmark becomes first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine
The development of defense co-production, Ukraine’s priorities during the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and continued support for the Ukrainian Army were the key topics at a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.
Zelensky at PACE: Hague is ideal place to establish justice
Without justice in court, there will be no real end to the war. Therefore, every Russian war criminal, including Putin, must be brought to justice.
Ukraine proposes suspending Russia from UN peacekeeping over child rights violations
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Andrii Melnyk called on the Security Council to impose sanctions against states and individuals responsible for serious violations of children's rights during armed conflicts.
NATO standard today inferior to Ukraine’s – French general
The strongest, most progressive army is the Ukrainian army when comparing to NATO allies. And when Ukraine joins the Alliance in the future, it will do so not from the position of a petitioner, but as a full-fledged partner that has the full right to teach others.
Ukraine, New Zealand discuss investment in military equipment production
On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon to discuss investment in Ukraine’s military equipment production.
President Zelensky: Denmark becomes first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine
The development of defense co-production, Ukraine’s priorities during the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and continued support for the Ukrainian Army were the key topics at a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.