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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defence Council imposing new sanctions against Russian telecommunications companies. The restrictions apply to operators and internet service providers that have provided communications services to the occupying forces in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
In Russia’s largest cities, drivers have been faced with limits on fuel purchases. Some petrol station chains in Moscow and St Petersburg have already imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel
A fire broke out in the village of Kyrnasivka, Tulchyn District, caused by a short circuit in a mobile phone charger. The fire engulfed a bed in the room, and the 60-year-old owner of the house suffered smoke inhalation
Washington and Tehran are close to reaching an agreement aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. The parties are discussing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme, the situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible easing of US sanctions
In 2026, Ukraine expanded the list of citizens who will automatically receive a one-off cash payment ahead of Independence Day. Most recipients do not need to make a separate application to the Pension Fund
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with Lieutenant General Curtis Bazzard, Head of the NATO Special Mission for Security Assistance. The parties discussed the situation on the front line, the needs of the Ukrainian military and further support from allies
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund regarding the next tranche of financial assistance. This amounts to approximately $690 million, which the country is set to receive at the end of the month once the necessary procedures have been completed
MP Oleksiy Honcharenko has announced that he has paid the bail for two men who were taken into custody following a clash with representatives of the TCC in the Volyn region. The total amount, including the fee, came to over 60,000 hryvnias
The Ukrainian military has launched fresh strikes against the Russian army’s supply routes in the occupied south. Following the damage to the Chongar and other bridges, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck another key transport artery and a pontoon bridge that the occupiers had set up to restore traffic
A tragedy has occurred in the Bolhrad district of the Odesa region — a little boy, not yet two years old, has died. The child went missing from the yard whilst the adults were busy with household chores, and was later found in a pond
Ukrainian world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on 12 June. The athlete’s visit has sparked debate among Ukrainians — some believe that such meetings could help draw Washington’s attention to Ukraine
On Saturday, 13 June 2026, the world marks International Albinism Awareness Day, whilst Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyr Akilina the Elder. There are also a number of folk traditions and taboos associated with this day
