⚡️Germany supplies Ukraine with over 40 trucks for border guards on front line.
"Germany stands with Ukraine. Forty-one Mercedes Arocs trucks will help State Border Guard Service units provide logistics at the front," German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger said.
"Germany stands with Ukraine. Forty-one Mercedes Arocs trucks will help State Border Guard Service units provide logistics at the front," German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger said.
⚡️Work on 15th sanctions package against Russia to 'start immediately,' Finnish FM says.
The EU Council adopted the 14th round of sanctions against Russia on June 24, aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures and further restricting profits from Russia's energy industry.
The EU Council adopted the 14th round of sanctions against Russia on June 24, aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures and further restricting profits from Russia's energy industry.
⚡️Zelensky dismisses Lieutenant General accused by soldiers of heavy losses.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 24 that he had replaced the Commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov.
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, one of the Azov Brigade's commanders, said on June 23 that he filed an official complaint to the State Bureau of Investigation calling for an investigation of one of the generals.
"I wrote to the SBI calling for an investigation into one military general, who, in my opinion, has killed more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general," he wrote.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 24 that he had replaced the Commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov.
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, one of the Azov Brigade's commanders, said on June 23 that he filed an official complaint to the State Bureau of Investigation calling for an investigation of one of the generals.
"I wrote to the SBI calling for an investigation into one military general, who, in my opinion, has killed more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general," he wrote.
⚡️Zelensky to sign EU-Ukraine security agreement in Brussels this week.
President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the European Union summit in Brussels on June 27 and sign a security agreement with the EU, Polish media RMF reported, citing an unnamed senior EU diplomat.
President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the European Union summit in Brussels on June 27 and sign a security agreement with the EU, Polish media RMF reported, citing an unnamed senior EU diplomat.
⚡️Ukraine returned only 800 out of about 20,000 children abducted by Russia, minister says.
"We do not know the exact number of children who were taken away. We have managed to establish that it is about 20,000 children, of whom 800 have already been returned," Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
"We do not know the exact number of children who were taken away. We have managed to establish that it is about 20,000 children, of whom 800 have already been returned," Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
Ivana Kupala: Ukrainians celebrate midsummer amidst war
This year, hundreds of people gathered on the outskirts of Kyiv, on the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, to celebrate Ivana Kupala.
With Russia's continuous effort to erase Ukrainian culture during its full-scale invasion, cherishing and preserving Ukrainian traditions has become of utmost importance, prompting many Ukrainians to rediscover their cultural heritage and history.
Read the full story here.
Photo: Yurii Stefanyak/ The Kyiv Independent
This year, hundreds of people gathered on the outskirts of Kyiv, on the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, to celebrate Ivana Kupala.
With Russia's continuous effort to erase Ukrainian culture during its full-scale invasion, cherishing and preserving Ukrainian traditions has become of utmost importance, prompting many Ukrainians to rediscover their cultural heritage and history.
Read the full story here.
Photo: Yurii Stefanyak/ The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine war latest: Russia increases use of chemical weapons on battlefield, says Kyiv
Ukraine recorded 715 cases of Russian chemical weapons use on the battlefield in May, 271 more than in the previous month, the Ukrainian military's Support Forces said on June 24.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had replaced the Commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov.
Photo: Stringer/Anadolu
Ukraine recorded 715 cases of Russian chemical weapons use on the battlefield in May, 271 more than in the previous month, the Ukrainian military's Support Forces said on June 24.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had replaced the Commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov.
Photo: Stringer/Anadolu
⚡️Multi-story building catches fire in Moscow Oblast, at least 8 people dead.
Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov said that the administrative building of the Platan Research Institute, where electronic devices are manufactured, was on fire at around 3:30 p.m. local time.
Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov said that the administrative building of the Platan Research Institute, where electronic devices are manufactured, was on fire at around 3:30 p.m. local time.
Ivan Kupala, Ukraine’s midsummer festival
The celebration of Ivana Kupala (June 24 in the Julian calendar) is a cherished and ancient holiday that has long been a part of Ukrainian culture, particularly in western and central parts of Ukraine, where the traditional rituals and festivities are more robustly observed.
Photo: Oleksii Furman
The celebration of Ivana Kupala (June 24 in the Julian calendar) is a cherished and ancient holiday that has long been a part of Ukrainian culture, particularly in western and central parts of Ukraine, where the traditional rituals and festivities are more robustly observed.
Photo: Oleksii Furman
⚡️Education Ministry changes postgraduate enrolment conditions to fight draft evasion.
The number of state-sponsored (free) spots will be increased from 3,200 to 7,000 for those who are "really motivated to study," Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi said.
A postgraduate program on a contract basis (paid) will only be available part-time and will not provide a deferral from military service, the minister added.
The number of state-sponsored (free) spots will be increased from 3,200 to 7,000 for those who are "really motivated to study," Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi said.
A postgraduate program on a contract basis (paid) will only be available part-time and will not provide a deferral from military service, the minister added.
⚡️Dagestan official removed after sons suspected of Makhachkala and Derbent Attacks.
Sergei Melikov, head of the Dagestan Republic, announced the dismissal of the Sergokalinsky district's head, Magomed Omarov, after his sons were suspected of participating in yesterday’s terrorist attack.
Melikov emphasized that if Omarov’s involvement is confirmed, he will face full responsibility.
Sergei Melikov, head of the Dagestan Republic, announced the dismissal of the Sergokalinsky district's head, Magomed Omarov, after his sons were suspected of participating in yesterday’s terrorist attack.
Melikov emphasized that if Omarov’s involvement is confirmed, he will face full responsibility.
⚡️Zelensky: Ukrainian drones have struck over 30 Russian oil targets.
He praised the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine for its efforts and noted the drones' far reach, which can now cover distances of 1,500 kilometers.
Despite U.S. concerns about rising oil prices and potential Russian retaliation, Zelensky has emphasized Ukraine's need to defend itself.
He praised the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine for its efforts and noted the drones' far reach, which can now cover distances of 1,500 kilometers.
Despite U.S. concerns about rising oil prices and potential Russian retaliation, Zelensky has emphasized Ukraine's need to defend itself.
⚡️US will finance printing of 3 million textbooks for Ukrainian students.
These textbooks, produced in Ukraine, will be distributed to more than 12,000 schools across the country.
This USAID initiative supports Ukraine's publishing industry, following the destruction of the Faktor Druk printing house in Kharkiv by Russian forces.
These textbooks, produced in Ukraine, will be distributed to more than 12,000 schools across the country.
This USAID initiative supports Ukraine's publishing industry, following the destruction of the Faktor Druk printing house in Kharkiv by Russian forces.
⚡️US to announce $150 million military aid package to Ukraine, AP reports.
The U.S. is preparing to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth about $150 million, the Associated Press reported on June 24, citing two unnamed American officials.
The U.S. is preparing to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth about $150 million, the Associated Press reported on June 24, citing two unnamed American officials.
⚡️Updated: June 21 attack on Krasnodar Krai training center destroyed 120 drones, casualties reported.
A drone attack on a Russian drone training facility in Krasnodar Krai destroyed 120 drones and resulted in casualties among instructors and technical personnel, Ukraine's Navy reported on June 24.
A drone attack on a Russian drone training facility in Krasnodar Krai destroyed 120 drones and resulted in casualties among instructors and technical personnel, Ukraine's Navy reported on June 24.
⚡️'Massive' drone attack on Belgorod Oblast damages buildings, gas line, Russian governor claims.
Drone attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod and settlements in Belgorod Oblast on June 24 damaged multiple buildings, vehicles, and a gas supply line, while injuring four people, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify Gladkov's claims, and Ukraine's military has yet to comment on the alleged attack.
Drone attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod and settlements in Belgorod Oblast on June 24 damaged multiple buildings, vehicles, and a gas supply line, while injuring four people, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify Gladkov's claims, and Ukraine's military has yet to comment on the alleged attack.
⚡️Denmark to stop training Ukrainian F-16 pilots beyond 2024.
Denmark will stop training Ukrainian F-16 pilots by the end of this year as the country transitions to operating F-35 fighter jets, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on June 24.
Denmark will stop training Ukrainian F-16 pilots by the end of this year as the country transitions to operating F-35 fighter jets, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on June 24.
⚡Top Trump advisors prepare plan for US to halt military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to peace talks.
Two top advisors to former U.S. President Donald Trump have proposed a plan that would cease military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to hold peace negotiations with Russia, Reuters reported on June 25, citing the advisors, retired General Keith Kellogg and Fred Fleitz.
Two top advisors to former U.S. President Donald Trump have proposed a plan that would cease military aid to Ukraine unless it agrees to hold peace negotiations with Russia, Reuters reported on June 25, citing the advisors, retired General Keith Kellogg and Fred Fleitz.
⚡Ukraine, Moldova begin EU accession talks in Luxembourg.
Ukraine and Moldova began long-awaited talks on their respective accession to the EU in Luxembourg on June 25.
Ukraine and Moldova began long-awaited talks on their respective accession to the EU in Luxembourg on June 25.