War in Ukraine
News and analysis of the war in Ukraine — military actions, political responses, consequences, and the humanitarian crisis.
Odesa under the strikes of Russian drones: Massive destruction and evacuation of hundreds of people
The series of Russian drone attacks on Odesa last night led to serious damage and fires in residential buildings. Over 600 people were evacuated, and rescue teams are working hard to provide assistance to the victims.
Ukraine officially joins the United Expeditionary Forces of Northern Europe
Eight Northern European countries are calling for the official inclusion of Ukraine in the multinational defense coalition "Joint Expeditionary Force". This is seen as a logical step to strengthen collective security in Europe and to provide more effective support to Kyiv against Russian aggression.
Heroic alumnus of the Tabakivski Lyceum awarded a commemorative plaque
On June 18, 2025, a memorial plaque was unveiled at the Tabakivsky Lyceum in honor of Volodymyr Malakchi, a graduate of the educational institution, who died on December 4, 2024, during battles on the Zaporizhzhia front at the age of 40. The event was attended by representatives of the local authorities and dozens of residents, and the plaque was unveiled by the Hero's mother.
France and Germany expect Trump to approve new sanctions against Russia
The leaders of France and Germany express hope that US President Donald Trump will give the green light for additional economic restrictions against the Russian Federation. However, Trump has publicly been critical of the imposition of new sanctions, given the potential losses for America.
The Trump administration terminates the work of a task force pressuring Russia
According to information from Reuters, the administration of President Donald Trump has discontinued the activities of an interagency working group created to develop strategies for putting pressure on Russia. The decision is likely to heighten the concerns of European allies regarding Trump's approach to Russia and Ukraine, as it occurs before the upcoming NATO summit.
The United Kingdom imposes new sanctions against Russia in connection with the war in Ukraine.
The British government announced the introduction of a series of restrictive measures against Russia, including individuals, organizations and sea vessels connected to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The sanctions are aimed at all those involved in actions that threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Ukraine is creating a non-nuclear long-range missile "Sapsan" despite political and technical challenges.
Ukraine has started serial production of the long-range non-nuclear "Sapsan" missile, despite political games, espionage and sabotage by Russia. The project, which dates back to 2006, has overcome numerous obstacles and is now in serial production, with characteristics such as a 480 km range and a 480 kg warhead.
A Russian missile attack shook Kyiv: 14 killed, over 40 injured
Early in the morning on June 17, 2025, Russia carried out a large-scale combined missile attack against Kyiv, in which 14 people were killed and over 40 were injured. One of the missiles hit a multi-story residential building directly, passing through all 9 floors.
North Korea - a key arms supplier to Russia in the war against Ukraine
The report reveals the alarming picture of the cooperation between North Korea and Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine. North Korea provides Russia with over 1.6 million artillery shells and ballistic missiles, which have already been used against civilian targets.
The American president is considering new sanctions against Russia, but with hesitation.
According to a former White House adviser, President Donald Trump is deeply disappointed by Vladimir Putin's refusal to seek peaceful solutions for Ukraine. Despite the readiness to impose sanctions, Trump will still leave "room for negotiations", which calls into question the real weight of the threats.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on an official visit to Vienna
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived on an official visit to Vienna, Austria on June 16. During the visit, meetings with the Austrian leadership are planned, with the aim of deepening Ukrainian-Austrian cooperation.
The American and Ukrainian leaders discussed the war and tensions in the Middle East at the G7 meeting.
During the G7 summit in Canada, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a bilateral meeting, where they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the growing crisis in the Middle East.
Europe pays over 200 billion euros to Russia for energy, despite the sanctions.
Despite the embargo on coal and oil, the EU remains heavily dependent on the Russian nuclear industry. The member states have paid over 200 billion euros to the Kremlin for energy resources since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Russian missile strike damages Boeing offices in Kyiv
According to a report by the Financial Times, the offices of the American company Boeing in Kyiv were affected in a series of Russian missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Experts believe this may be part of a new strategy by Moscow to strike at Western companies supporting the Ukrainian defense industry.
The Russian plans for the capture of Odesa: An impossible mission or a constant threat?
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warns that Russia continues to plan the conquest of Odesa and a breakthrough to the borders with Moldova and Romania. The analysis shows that Russia is completely incapable of carrying out a naval landing or ground offensive towards Odesa due to a lack of military capacity and logistical problems. Nevertheless, the Kremlin continues to terrorize the city with kamikaze drone attacks, which necessitates an urgent need for additional air defense for the security of the entire south of Europe.