Yuri Zoria

Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren informs parliament about approval of export license for 24 F-16 fighters and 7 engines to Ukraine. The first delivery is expected soon, details are kept confidential.

Hungarian PM Orbán makes his first official visit to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy to discuss European peace and bilateral relations.

Ukraine's 24th Brigade reports intense combat in Chasiv Yar, eastern Ukraine, where Russians, including elite units and ex-prisoners, launch relentless assaults on the city.

Bulgaria's pro-Russian President Rumen Radev has declined to attend the NATO summit in Washington, citing disagreements with the government's framework positions on commitments regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.

Finland's President authorizes 24th military aid package for Ukraine, worth €159 million. Total Finnish defense equipment aid reaches €2.2 billion since Russian invasion.

Hungary's imminent EU Council presidency from July 1 will see intensified communication with Ukraine, but it upholds its position against providing military support through the European Peace Facility, Orbán's advisor says.

IAEA reports destruction of radiation monitoring station near occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, reducing off-site detection capabilities. Ongoing challenges include distant explosions, cooling water issues, and staff changes.

Ukraine's defense intelligence says maritime drones, particularly Magura V5, provide a strategic advantage in the Black Sea against Russia's larger fleet. With an 800 km range, these drones can reach well into the Azov Sea, yet the agency is cautious about their deployment.

Swedish retailer IKEA has decided to return to Ukraine, inspired by the successful reopening of H&M and Inditex stores, media sources report. The decision was made in May, with technical preparations underway. The exact reopening date remains undetermined.

Last night, Russia launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Ukraine, which caused no damage to energy infrastructures but led to multiple air raid alerts and some power outages in frontline areas.

"Mark Rutte will make an excellent Secretary General," White House advisor Kirby says, welcoming the appointment of the Dutch PM as NATO chief. Rutte will assume office this fall.

Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević defends ammunition sales to Western buyers, potentially supplying Ukraine, saying this doesn't make Serbia a belligerent in the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Ukrainian military intelligence struck an army ammunition depot in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, resulting in extensive fire, long-lasting secondary ammunition detonations.

Putin's ally, Hungarian PM Orbán, promises not to block Ukraine's EU accession talks despite criticizing the process and claiming that Ukrainian borders "have not been clarified in practice."