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Russian missile hit a high-rise building in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv: photos, video
Explosions occurred in Kyiv at about 6:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, a Russian missile destroyed the upper floors of a 9-story building, and a fire broke out. Source: The mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, SES (The State Emergency Service of Ukraine) According to Klitschko, the explosions were in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Ambulance crews and...
Russia fired more than 50 missiles at Ukraine from the territory of Belarus on the night of June 25
Russian troops launched a massive missile strike on the territory of Ukraine. In total, more than fifty missiles of various types were fired: air, sea and ground-based on the night of June 25. Source: Press center of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine The enemy used for the first time long-range Tu-22M3 bombers against Ukraine...
Ukrainians raised UAH 600 million for four Bayraktars in three days
Ukrainians raised money for 4 UAV “Bayraktar” for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 3 days. Source: Ukrainian volunteer and showman Serhiy Prytula “The task was to raise in seven days for three “Bayraktars” – we raised money for three “Bayraktars” within three days. For three and even money remained....
Several thousand dolphins have died in the Black Sea due to Russian aggression, – Ukrainian biologist
Several thousand dolphins have died in the Black Sea since the start of a full-scale Russian war against Ukraine. Source: Ukrainian biologist Ivan Rusev Biologist Ivan Rusev reports about the death of at least 3,000 mammals. “A survey of only a small area of the sandy embankment of the Black Sea coast in the “Tuzly Estuaries National...
Canada allowed the confiscation of Russian assets and their transfer to the reconstruction of Ukraine
The Canadian government will be allowed to confiscate and dispose of the assets of individuals and organizations that have been sanctioned by Russiaʼs invasion of Ukraine to use these funds to support Ukraine. Source: Minister of Finance of Canada Chrystia Freeland “The law allows the Government of Canada to “take economic action...
US Senate Committee adopted a resolution on recognizing Russia as a sponsor of terrorism
United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has adopted a resolution recognizing Russia as a sponsor of terrorism. Source: Co-chair of the Committee on International Relations, Republican Senator James Risch If approved by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Russia will be the 5th terrorist country on the State Department’s list, along...
Belarus may provide Russia with weapons and equipment for the war against Ukraine, – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Belarus may provide Russia with Belarusian weapons and military equipment, which Russia may redeploy to the Donetsk or Kherson regions to strengthen its forces. Source: The Deputy Head of the Main Operational Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksii Hromov “Belarusian military equipment is currently being taken...
Ukraine has officially received the status of a candidate for EU membership
The summit of EU leaders, which is being held in Brussels, has decided to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. Source: European Council President Charles Michel On June 23, the heads of state and government of the European Union member states at a summit in Brussels decided to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU...
Britain expanded sanctions against Russia
Britain is stepping up economic pressure on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. London has announced new sanctions against Russia. Source: The Press Service of the British Government Britain bans exports to Russia of pounds sterling and banknotes of EU countries, as well as the supply of air-fuel. Prohibitions on the export, supply and delivery,...
The US Department of Justice will provide Ukraine with a prosecutor to advise on anti-corruption issues
The US Department of Justice will provide additional personnel to Ukraine to expand its efforts to combat Russian illicit finance and sanctions evasion. Source: The US Department of Justice “Among other things, the Department will provide Ukraine an expert Justice Department prosecutor to advise on fighting kleptocracy, corruption, and...