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The European Union has confirmed reports that the Chinese military is training Russian soldiers to take part in the war against Ukraine. This was stated by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, following a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
Applicants who have failed the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) or are dissatisfied with their results may retake the test next year. Retaking the exam to improve one’s marks during the current admissions cycle is not permitted.
Ukrainian Olympic fencing champion Olga Kharlan and Italian fencer Luigi Samele have announced the birth of their daughter.
The Ministry of Defence has released details of a new contract system that provides for guaranteed deferrals following the completion of service. The duration of these deferrals will depend on the type of contract, participation in combat operations and previous military service.
From 16 June, the National Bank of Ukraine will begin putting the redesigned 100-hryvnia banknotes into circulation. The banknote will feature the slogan “Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!”.
The UK is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia, which will target vessels in the shadow fleet and tankers used to transport Russian LNG.
The Arbitration Tribunal in The Hague found that Russia had committed certain violations during the construction of the Kerch Bridge, but rejected most of Ukraine’s claims regarding Russia’s control over the Kerch Strait.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi has criticised UNESCO for condemning the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra without explicitly naming Russia as responsible for the attack.
A 44-year-old Russian national was shot dead on 15 June in the Polish town of Biała Podlaska. According to unofficial reports from Polish and Russian opposition media, the victim may be the artist and activist Semen Skrepetsky, who had criticised Vladimir Putin, Ramzan Kadyrov and the war against Ukraine.
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced that the signing of new Defence Forces contracts has begun in Ukraine. These contracts provide for fixed terms of service, guaranteed deferrals following the end of the contract, a new payment system and greater predictability for service personnel.
In 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defence does not plan to hold the so-called main naval parade in St Petersburg. According to the Russian publication *Fontanka*, preparations for the event have not even begun. This is one of the Russian Federation’s flagship military events, which has been held in St Petersburg since 2017. In 2025, it was cancelled entirely, and in 2024, it was significantly scaled back.
In June 2026, people with many popular Ukrainian names will be celebrating their name days – from Ivan, Petro, Vasyl and Andriy to Maria, Hanna, Sofiia and Tetiana. We are publishing a full calendar of name days for the first month of summer, so you don’t miss an important date for family, friends and colleagues.
