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In the Mykolaiv region, a car in which a man with special protection status was being taken to a court hearing was involved in a road traffic accident. He and a police officer from the Kherson region were killed; other law enforcement officers were also injured.
Following the end of the short-term rise in oil revenues against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the Russian economy has once again come under pressure due to falling oil prices. The price of key export grades has fallen significantly, which is already having an impact on budget revenues.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has suspended Viktor Smal, Head of the State Agency for Forest Resources of Ukraine, from his duties. The decision was taken for the duration of the disciplinary proceedings.
In Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes, the number of buildings that have been destroyed or seriously damaged may be as high as nearly 59,000. The death toll and number of injured continue to rise, whilst rescue operations are ongoing.
US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held constructive talks in Qatar on a settlement with Iran. The parties are continuing technical consultations as part of an effort to turn the temporary peace agreement into a permanent end to the war.
Following reports that certain stages of the programme had been completed, many Ukrainians became concerned that the funds they had accumulated through the ‘National Cashback’ scheme would disappear as early as 1 July. ‘Diia’ has reassured users that this will not happen, and has explained when the payments will be made and by when they must be used.
For the second time this month, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the ‘Dubna’ space communications centre in the Moscow region. The facility is used for satellite communications, reconnaissance and the coordination of Russian military operations.
Alexander Lukashenko arrived in China on a visit, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the talks, the Chinese leader expressed his support for Belarus’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russia continues to step up its use of a shadow fleet to export liquefied natural gas in circumvention of Western sanctions. Another LNG tanker, which previously belonged to a Greek company, has been brought into service for these shipments.
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has stated that the illegal presence of Russian troops in Transnistria remains one of the key issues in Chisinau’s negotiations with its European partners. According to her, Moldova is counting on the EU’s support in finding a peaceful resolution to this issue
On 28 June 2026, Russian forces launched a strike on Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs. Eight people were injured in the attack, including two children. Doctors are currently fighting to save the life of a young boy
Protests are being organised in Venice over the planned visit of Tilman Fertitta, the US Ambassador to Italy. Activists are opposing the entry of his 117-metre superyacht into the city’s historic centre during the traditional Festa del Redentore festival
