The Arbitration Tribunal confirmed that Ukraine retains its status as a coastal state in the Black and Azov Seas and the Kerch Strait, and that the Russian Federation’s actions in these waters and during the construction of infrastructure facilities violate international law and…
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Britain detains shadow fleet tanker for first time; Kyiv expects stronger pressure on Russia’s oil revenues
The tanker SMYRTOS, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet and already subject to sanctions by a number of countries, has been detained in British territorial waters for the first time; its detention could signal a tightening of actual oversight over compliance with the sanctions regime.
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MFA of Ukraine says request to recall Ambassador to Cyprus submitted before his announced resignation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a statement by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Serhii Nizhynsky, regarding his voluntary resignation, as a motion to recall him due to unsatisfactory performance had already been submitted.
The Ministry of Foreign…
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EU Council extends sanctions over illegal annexation of Crimea for another year
On Monday, June 15, the Council of the EU decided to extend until June 23, 2027, the sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by…
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Massive attack on Ukraine: firefighters battling blazes at four sites in Kyiv and Kharkiv
Cleanup efforts are currently underway following Russian strikes at three locations in Kyiv and one in Kharkiv.
This was reported on live television by Oleksandr Khorunzhiy, deputy head of the department and head of the media relations division within the Communications…
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Russians strike near supermarket in Kherson with drone; four people injured
A Russian drone attacked the Korabelnyi district of Kherson at noon, injuring four civilians, including a 17-year-old girl who is in critical condition.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported this.
“At noon, Russian occupiers…
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President of European Committee of Regions arrives in Kyiv
Kata Tütto, President of the European Committee of the Regions, has arrived in Kyiv on a visit.
According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development reported this on Telegram.
It is noted that a series of meetings and events dedicated to…
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Zelensky visits Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: We restore everything
While visiting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that the sites damaged by the Russian strike will be restored.
According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the president made this statement to journalists.
“We will do everything. Then [there will be]…
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Defense Forces strike Chonhar Bridge again; traffic through Dzhankoi Checkpoint blocked
Defense Forces have once again struck the Chonhar Bridge, as well as the bridge connecting Henichesk with the Arabat Spit.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson-based publication Most reported this.
“In the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region, the…
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In Kyiv, injury toll after Russian attack climbs to 30, four fatalities reported
In Kyiv, the number of casualties resulting from the massive Russian attack on June 15 has increased to 30, with four fatalities.
According to Ukrinform, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, reported this on Telegram.
“The number of casualties has…
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