Alona Utkina

Péter Szijjártó stated that Budapest will use all means to stop the von der Leyen and Zelenskyy initiative on energy sanctions that could harm the EU economy.

Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran should conclude a peace agreement, as he reconciled India with Pakistan. According to him, he also prevented a war between Serbia and Kosovo.

Peter Pellegrini announced preparations for a visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the importance of economic cooperation. He sees great opportunities for the development of eastern Slovakia after the war.

270 people died in the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad. Identification of bodies continues with the help of DNA analysis, more than 30 victims have already been identified.

Near the Ihlara Valley in Turkey, a hot air balloon made an emergency landing due to a sudden gust of wind. The pilot died, and 19 Indonesian tourists were injured.

Gennaro Gattuso has become the new coach of the Italian national team, replacing Luciano Spalletti. The presentation will take place on June 19 in Rome, details of the contract have not yet been disclosed.

YouTube Shorts has reached the revenue level of the main platform in the USA and other countries, and in some it has even exceeded it. Shorts views increased by 20% in the first quarter of 2025.

An electric cable exploded on Subotivska Street. Due to the accident, part of Levandivka was temporarily left without electricity, but there were no casualties.

Theater and film actor Yuriy Felipenko died at the front; he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in April 2024. This was announced by his wife, Kateryna Motrych, on Instagram.

The repatriation phase of the bodies of fallen defenders by rail has been completed, which accelerated delivery to the regions for identification. The following stages will be carried out by road according to the agreements.

The Prime Minister of Slovakia called for a postponement of the vote on sanctions against Russia, demanding energy security guarantees for the country after the cessation of Russian gas imports from January 1.

About 50 Israeli fighters attacked more than 170 targets in Iran, including 720 military infrastructure facilities. Iran reports numerous civilian casualties.

Israel used smuggled drones and mobile groups to attack Iran's air defense systems and missile installations. This allowed Israel to gain air superiority.

Boeing's office in Kyiv suffered significant damage as a result of the Russian airstrike. Despite this, the company reports no disruptions in operations and the safety of employees.

The Israel Defense Forces have for the first time officially addressed Iranians in Persian, warning of the need to evacuate the territory of weapons factories. The IDF emphasized that human life is above all else.

Washington is not canceling sanctions against the Russian Federation, but is actively monitoring their implementation. An American investment fund was fined $200 million for helping to circumvent the restrictions on oligarch Kerimov.

The three countries have expressed their readiness for immediate negotiations with Iran on the nuclear program in order to reduce tensions in the Middle East. Wadeful stressed the importance of de-escalating the conflict.

1,200 bodies of dead citizens were returned to Ukraine as part of the agreements from Istanbul. Law enforcement officers and experts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will conduct examinations to identify the dead.

Women can join the "18-24" project, but the positions are "non-typical. " The project allows for discharge after one year of service and obtaining a deferral from mobilization.

Cambodia has appealed to the International Court of Justice over a conflict with Thailand. After the death of a soldier, both countries mobilized troops near the disputed border area.

Tehran is open to an agreement that guarantees the absence of nuclear weapons in Iran, but will not accept restrictions on nuclear research. The statement was made against the backdrop of Western pressure.

Meghan Markle's podcast "Confessions of a Woman Founder" failed to stay at the top of the charts, losing to critics. The show dropped out of Spotify's top 100 and disappeared from Apple Podcasts' top 200.

Israel is planning a long-term military operation against Iran, lasting for weeks, with tacit support from the United States. Washington believes that the situation can still be resolved through negotiations.

On the night of June 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 194 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air defense forces shot down 167 targets, the main strike was on Kremenchuk, where a hit was recorded.

Air India plane bound for London crashes in Ahmedabad. Pilot's last words: "Thrust not achieved", "falling". 240 people died in the plane crash, only one passenger survived.

Iran used the latest Emad, Qadr, and Kheibar-Shekan missiles against Israel, hitting an oil refinery. In response, Israel attacked fuel infrastructure near Tehran.

On June 15, Ukraine celebrates Father's Day and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It also honors the Day of Medical Worker, the Day of Prophet Amos, and the Day of St. Jerome.

The President of the European Commission and the President of the United States discussed the crisis in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and pressure on Russia. They also discussed energy security and a trade agreement by July 9.

Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, tourism stocks fell while energy and defense stocks rose. The S&P 500 fell, and the price of oil rose the most since 2020.

The US assisted Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles on June 13. Other countries in the region also joined in supporting air defense, as they did during Iran's large-scale attack in April.