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Since the start of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, confirmed environmental losses to Ukraine have reached more than UAH 7 trillion, according to the State Environmental Inspectorate.

Ukraine has obtained official access to the European Union Cybersecurity Reserve, enabling it to quickly enlist leading European cybersecurity experts in the event of large-scale attacks on government systems or critical infrastructure.

Ukraine has submitted an updated official application for membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and hopes to receive candidate country status this autumn.

The delivery schedule for air defense systems is key for Ukraine.

On Wednesday, June 24, Ukraine will see variable cloudiness. In the south, in the center, and locally in the Carpathian region, short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected, with daytime temperatures rising to 24-29°C, and in the southern part and in some central regions to 27-32°C.

Ukraine maintains an ongoing diplomatic dialogue with Poland and is working to ease tensions in relations.

Ukraine is calling on the parliaments of member states not to delay the completion of domestic procedures and the ratification of documents regarding the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, as work on the practical launch of the institution is already moving into the stage of determining its location.

The Ukrainian delegation to PACE supports the election of Tanja Gonggrijp as Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, as it counts on her experience working on the  Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, as well as on further strengthening Ukraine’s position within the organization’s structures.

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has announced his resignation, for his support of Ukraine and his contribution to strengthening Franco-British cooperation.

Due to the intensification of Russian airstrikes, the number of civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine last month reached its highest level since April 2022.

On Tuesday, June 23, moderate short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected across most of Ukraine, except for the northern and northeastern regions. Some areas may also experience hail and strong wind gusts.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his work with the EU to strengthen the security of Europe and Ukraine.

Against the backdrop of President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning to the Belarusian authorities about the need to remove relay transmitters that help Russian drones strike Ukraine, the European Commission said that Ukraine has every right to self-defense.

After the announcement of the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to him for cooperation, support for Ukraine, and joint decisions that made the protection of Ukrainians stronger.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Belarusian authorities have not yet responded to Ukraine’s demand to dismantle signal repeaters that Russian forces are using to coordinate strikes against Ukrainian territory.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a contract signed with Germany provides for the purchase of 600 air defense missiles for Ukraine.

Short-term rain showers and localized thunderstorms are expected across most regions of Ukraine on Monday, June 22, while daytime temperatures will reach as high as 31°C.

The continued involvement of politicians in Poland and Ukraine in the dispute between the two countries is a "strategic mistake" that will leave both sides worse off.

On Monday, June 22, most regions of Ukraine are expected to see brief rain showers and, in some areas, thunderstorms, while daytime temperatures may reach +31°C.

An air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine after a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet, capable of carrying Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles, took off.