The only reason Ukraine would abandon its ambition to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be the disappearance of NATO itself.
The only reason Ukraine would abandon its ambition to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be the disappearance of NATO itself.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions go beyond Ukraine, aiming to restore the influence of the Soviet empire — including in the Baltic countries and other territories.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions go beyond Ukraine, aiming to restore the influence of the Soviet empire — including in the Baltic countries and other territories.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of another group of Ukrainian servcemen to their homeland. According to the President, most of the servicemen had been in captivity since 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of another group of Ukrainian servcemen to their homeland. According to the President, most of the servicemen had been in captivity since 2022.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that strengthening of Russia’s position in Ukraine poses a greater threat to NATO as well and that supporting Ukraine should become an integral part of the Alliance's future defense spending.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that strengthening of Russia’s position in Ukraine poses a greater threat to NATO as well and that supporting Ukraine should become an integral part of the Alliance's future defense spending.
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a service vehicle belonging to the Bilozerka settlement military administration with a drone, injuring a 46-year-old employee.
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a service vehicle belonging to the Bilozerka settlement military administration with a drone, injuring a 46-year-old employee.
As a result of a massive attack by the Russian Federation on June 17, almost 80% of the windows at the Kyiv Sports Lyceum were damaged, and the walls, ceilings, entrance, and sports equipment were partially destroyed.
As a result of a massive attack by the Russian Federation on June 17, almost 80% of the windows at the Kyiv Sports Lyceum were damaged, and the walls, ceilings, entrance, and sports equipment were partially destroyed.
Deepening trade ties between Ukraine and Europe can strengthen the shared resilience of both parties in a fragmented world, especially since Europe is Ukraine's main trading partner.
Deepening trade ties between Ukraine and Europe can strengthen the shared resilience of both parties in a fragmented world, especially since Europe is Ukraine's main trading partner.
The Argentine National Intelligence Service (SIDE) has discovered a spy group that included Russians living in the country and, in collaboration with the Argentines, setting up a network of influence to promote Russia’s interests.
The Argentine National Intelligence Service (SIDE) has discovered a spy group that included Russians living in the country and, in collaboration with the Argentines, setting up a network of influence to promote Russia’s interests.
Three explosions were reported in temporarily occupied Crimea’s Sevastopol on the night of June 19. An air raid alert went off in the city's military units.
Three explosions were reported in temporarily occupied Crimea’s Sevastopol on the night of June 19. An air raid alert went off in the city's military units.
The New Zealand government has announced new restrictions against Russian and Belarusian companies and citizens, and has also added four citizens of the DPRK and two of Iran to the sanctions list, involved in supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
The New Zealand government has announced new restrictions against Russian and Belarusian companies and citizens, and has also added four citizens of the DPRK and two of Iran to the sanctions list, involved in supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin said he was ready to negotiate an end to the war with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while dismissing the idea of signing a peace agreement with him due to his alleged "illegitimacy".
Russia’s Vladimir Putin said he was ready to negotiate an end to the war with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while dismissing the idea of signing a peace agreement with him due to his alleged "illegitimacy".
Over the past 24 hours, 163 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops occurred on the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction saw the most activity from the enemy, with significant engagements also recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors.
Over the past 24 hours, 163 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops occurred on the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction saw the most activity from the enemy, with significant engagements also recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors.
Russian forces shelled communities in Mykolaiv region with artillery and attacked them with drones. In Kutsurub community, a woman was injured, while Inhul community, an agricultural enterprise was damaged.
Russian forces shelled communities in Mykolaiv region with artillery and attacked them with drones. In Kutsurub community, a woman was injured, while Inhul community, an agricultural enterprise was damaged.
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 19, 2025, have reached approximately 1,008,240 personnel, with 1,080 invaders eliminated over the past 24 hours alone.
The total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022, to June 19, 2025, have reached approximately 1,008,240 personnel, with 1,080 invaders eliminated over the past 24 hours alone.
A former Ukrainian serviceman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for collecting intelligence on the movement of military equipment and personnel of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Zaporizhzhia region.
A former Ukrainian serviceman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for collecting intelligence on the movement of military equipment and personnel of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Zaporizhzhia region.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have exposed and shut down a scheme involving the embezzlement of funds during the procurement of medical equipment for cancer patients.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have exposed and shut down a scheme involving the embezzlement of funds during the procurement of medical equipment for cancer patients.
Australia has imposed sanctions on 60 vessels from the Russian tanker fleet. In total, the country has introduced more than 1,400 sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Australia has imposed sanctions on 60 vessels from the Russian tanker fleet. In total, the country has introduced more than 1,400 sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Ukraine submitted nearly a quarter of all entries to the NATO international innovation competition focused on countering FPV drones operating via fiber-optic control.
Ukraine submitted nearly a quarter of all entries to the NATO international innovation competition focused on countering FPV drones operating via fiber-optic control.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 41.5 million from the fund for eliminating the consequences of armed aggression to complete the reconstruction of an apartment building in Uman that was hit by an enemy missile in April 2023.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 41.5 million from the fund for eliminating the consequences of armed aggression to complete the reconstruction of an apartment building in Uman that was hit by an enemy missile in April 2023.
The Kremlin is expanding its military presence in the Arctic and preparing a foothold for resource-driven expansion, according to Andrii Cherniak, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
The Kremlin is expanding its military presence in the Arctic and preparing a foothold for resource-driven expansion, according to Andrii Cherniak, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he rejected his offer to mediate in negotiations with Iran, offering him to "mediate your own".
U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he rejected his offer to mediate in negotiations with Iran, offering him to "mediate your own".
The pilot project within the framework of cooperation between Ukraine and the United States may involve the development of the Dobra lithium deposit in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region.
The pilot project within the framework of cooperation between Ukraine and the United States may involve the development of the Dobra lithium deposit in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, the position on the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to NATO should be reaffirmed. In addition, the Ukrainian delegation expects to hear from the member states specific steps to assist Ukraine.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, the position on the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to NATO should be reaffirmed. In addition, the Ukrainian delegation expects to hear from the member states specific steps to assist Ukraine.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has sent a letter of condolences to the Ukrainian Embassy in relation to the the massive Russian attack that targeted Kyiv on June 17.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has sent a letter of condolences to the Ukrainian Embassy in relation to the the massive Russian attack that targeted Kyiv on June 17.
The Prosecutor General's Office has secured the extradition to the United States of a member of an international ring spreading the infamous Ryuk ransomware.
The Prosecutor General's Office has secured the extradition to the United States of a member of an international ring spreading the infamous Ryuk ransomware.
The OSCE Troika has condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and has called on the Russian Federation to end the war.
The OSCE Troika has condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and has called on the Russian Federation to end the war.
Search and rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a residential building was struck and partially destroyed. The operation lasted over 39 hours, and rescuers recovered the bodies of 23 people from under the rubble of the collapsed section.
Search and rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a residential building was struck and partially destroyed. The operation lasted over 39 hours, and rescuers recovered the bodies of 23 people from under the rubble of the collapsed section.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) will conduct background checks on individuals who were formerly citizens of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, lived in temporarily occupied territories, and now seek to obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) will conduct background checks on individuals who were formerly citizens of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, lived in temporarily occupied territories, and now seek to obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
The law on multiple citizenship will allow foreign legion soldiers, ethnic Ukrainians, and members of the diaspora to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. At the same time, Ukrainian refugees will be able to acquire foreign citizenship.
The law on multiple citizenship will allow foreign legion soldiers, ethnic Ukrainians, and members of the diaspora to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. At the same time, Ukrainian refugees will be able to acquire foreign citizenship.
As of Wednesday, June 18, a total of 207 damaged sites have been registered in Kyiv as a result of the massive Russian attack on June 17, with 106 of them located in the Solomianskyi district.
As of Wednesday, June 18, a total of 207 damaged sites have been registered in Kyiv as a result of the massive Russian attack on June 17, with 106 of them located in the Solomianskyi district.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in cooperation with the National Police, has uncovered five more individuals who, on orders from the Russians, committed acts of sabotage in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Ternopil, and Kharkiv regions.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in cooperation with the National Police, has uncovered five more individuals who, on orders from the Russians, committed acts of sabotage in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Ternopil, and Kharkiv regions.