Euromaidan Press Staff

The General Staff of Ukraine reports that intense fighting is ongoing between Russian and Ukrainian forces.

Exploiting a window of opportunity as Ukraine awaited weapons deliveries from the allies, Russian forces started an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, however, Ukrainian forces managed to stabilize the frontline, with the deepest point of the Russian advance limited to 10 kilometers.

Ukraine's energy crisis deepened after Russian strikes on power infrastructure, leading to emergency outages and a growing electricity deficit. The situation has been further complicated by Russia's renewed offensive in the Kharkiv Oblast, where delays in Western aid, restrictions on striking Russian targets, and issues in Ukrainian command have been cited as factors contributing to the initial advance.

As battles intensify multiple fronts in Ukraine, allies join calls for ramping up military assistance.

A new report comprehensively debunked the top corruption narratives pushed by Russia to discredit Ukraine, from claims of reselling Western weapons to allegations of elites profiting at soldiers' expense. In a display of institutional strength, Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court arrested the sitting Agriculture Minister in a landmark case.

As the UK announces its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine, while Belgium allocates millions to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Kharkiv Oblast has become the hottest point in Russia's offensive in Ukraine, with Moscow's forces pushing towards the city of Vovchansk.

Despite the Slovak government refusal to provide aid to Ukraine, ordinary Slovak citizens raised over €4 million to purchase artillery rounds for Czech ammo initiative.

Russian massive attack hit power facilities in six Ukrainian oblasts overnight, with electricity imports from Europe falling short of the enormous need.

Besides, around 9,000 pro-Russian Chechen troops are deployed in Ukraine. Ukraine has developed drones rescuing fallen drones from hazardous battlefields.

Russia has amassed up to 25,000 troops near Chasiv Yar; France's President and Polish FM advocate for strategic ambiguity regarding the possibility of Western military involvement in Ukraine.

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, an explosion in the Russian city of Belgorod left five people hospitalized, with evidence suggesting it may have been a misguided Russian strike intended for the nearby Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

The UK and Ukraine have started discussions on a 100-year partnership to ensure the latter's long-term security. The talks come as Zelenskyy warns of a new phase in the war, with Russia preparing a major offensive.

Macron says Russia's breakthrough and Ukraine's request are conditions to deploy French troops in Ukraine; Russia executed at least 15 Ukrainian POWs since December, hit Ukraine with 3,200 gliding bombs in April, damaged 1,987 cultural sites during the all-out war.