Ukraine & Russia

In Sloviansk, the zone of forced evacuation of families with children has been expanded – MVA. Three more microdistricts of Sloviansk (Donetsk region) have been included in the zone of mandatory evacuation of families with children in a forced manner, reported the head of the city military administration (MVA) Vadym Lyakh. 'In Sloviansk, the zone of mandatory evacuation of families with children in a forced manner has been expanded. It includes the microdistricts of Slovkurort, Cherevkivka, and

The State Duma passed a law on fines for authorization through foreign services. The ban on registration and authorization on Russian websites via foreign services (including Apple ID and Google) has been in effect since December 2023, but fines were not previously stipulated. The new document, which passed second and third readings, provides for fines for citizens (10,000 to 20,000 rubles), officials (30,000 to 50,000 rubles), and legal entities (500,000 to 700,000 rubles). Deputy Chairman of t

SBU Alpha ranked first among all Ukrainian Defense Forces units for the third consecutive month. In May alone, the unit reported neutralizing over 8,000 Russian troops and striking more than 5,500 drones, 2,800 vehicles and 123 ammunition depots.

Russia's navy has conducted military drills in the Baltic Sea, practicing unguided missile launches, bombing runs and missile strikes during major NATO exercises.

Russian tactical nuclear weapons do not pose a threat to the US, the Russian Foreign Ministry has stated. It is noted that Russia insists that American nuclear weapons be withdrawn from Europe.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor have appealed to law enforcement agencies with a request to support the unblocking of Roblox in Russia, the ministry reports. "The Russian side has received guarantees from Roblox regarding the implementation of a whole range of measures on the platform for additional protection of children from harmful and dangerous information, as well as from unwanted behavior of other users," the statement said. Since December 2025, Roblox has been blocked

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor said they have received guarantees from the American internet service Roblox that it will comply with Russian legislation.

Ukraine's imports in January-May 2026 rose 30% year-on-year to $40.5 billion, while exports increased only 4% to $17.5 billion, according to the State Customs Service.

Zelenskiy and prime ministers from Baltic and Nordic countries hold a press conference.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor told law enforcement that Roblox now complies with Russian laws — and it can be unblocked. The agencies asked law enforcement to 'support the lifting of restrictions' on the platform's operation, as they received 'guarantees of the service's compliance with Russian legislation,' the ministry said. Roblox was blocked in Russia in December 2025.

Ukraine and Latvia are embarking on a new stage of defense partnership. Zelensky and Kulbergs signed the Drone Deal agreement. Latvia is the sixth country to join this initiative.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor have asked law enforcement to support lifting the block on Roblox. The ministry completed negotiations with the platform's developers, who acknowledged the ineffectiveness of previous child protection technologies. Roblox provided guarantees to implement additional child protection measures. The ministry noted that the platform previously spread propaganda of suicidal behavior, drug use, and materials involving minors in illegal activities. St

Ukraine's Defense Ministry published specifications of the Litavr self-guided interceptor drone, which has been supplied to the military since fall 2025 and is available in the closed catalog of the Brave1 platform (BraveMarket). The ministry reported a maximum speed of 350 km/h, an operating radius of 40 km, a maximum recorded distance of over 80 km, and a maximum flight altitude of 9,000 meters.

Reports in Russia: The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and Roskomnadzor have asked to lift restrictions on Roblox. The request, as reported by the ministry, was sent to Russian law enforcement agencies.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor have asked law enforcement agencies to support the unblocking of Roblox in Russia. The ministry stated that in early June, agreement was successfully reached with Roblox on necessary conditions to protect the rights and interests of Russian users of the online gaming platform.

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor have requested that restrictions on Roblox be lifted. The ministry said the request was sent to Russian law enforcement agencies. The ministry received guarantees from Roblox that the platform will comply with Russian legislation. In June of this year, Roblox will launch an age-gating mechanism (Roblox Kids and Roblox Select). The corporation also confirmed its commitment to combat the appearance and spread of content harmful to children'

Two civilians were injured by an explosion from an unknown explosive device near Liutivka in the Zolochiv community, Kharkiv region, and were hospitalized. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv region reported that a 26-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were riding a motorcycle near a cemetery when the explosion occurred, causing blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.

The cost of aggression keeps rising. Ten days in a row: 1,000+ Russian troops killed or wounded each day.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces targeted another Russian locomotive on the Moscow–Sevastopol Rail Line near Hvardiiske in Russian-occupied Crimea, marking at least the third such attack in less than a week.

Tests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale. Mystery of GPS interference across Europe raises questions about Russian motives.

The State Duma has banned foreign agents from acting as advertisers of social advertising; the corresponding law was passed in the second and third readings. In addition, it is prohibited to use the resources of foreign agents for publishing advertising materials. The procedure for exclusion from the register of foreign agents is also being tightened. The measure will come into force on September 1.

Three people were killed overnight as Russia continued its aerial barrage of Ukraine, firing at least 166 drones, Ukrainian officials said, as Russian officials also claimed a Ukrainian attack targeting Moscow and other regions.

A Kirov activist, Richard Rose, has been charged with additional count of rehabilitation of Nazism, according to his wife Maria, as reported by 7x7.

A man was detained in Kyiv for mailing the psychotropic substance PVP across the country, the prosecutor's office said. The suspect received large batches of PVP, repackaged it, and sent it via delivery services nationwide; he was arrested while attempting to send drugs to Lviv and Kremenchuk.

Ukrainians are booking recovery-related services 44% more actively when planning their vacation, according to a study by Ribas Hotels Group reported by Interfax Ukraine.

Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has approved a plan to develop the Rocket Forces and Artillery through 2030, focusing on replacing aging Soviet-caliber systems with domestically produced weapons while retaining some advanced foreign-made systems.

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he signed a drone deal with Latvia.

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he signed a drone deal with Latvia.

Ukrainian Zelenskyy announced the signing of a 'Drone Deal' with Latvia's newAndris Kulbergs, aimed at strengthening joint defense and co-production.

Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that it is essential for historical justice to prevail, allowing Palestinians to establish an independent state with its capital in East Jerusalem, coexisting in peace and security with Israel.