Jun 25, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Denmark has supplied Ukraine with an additional 15,000 long-range artillery shells, with some already delivered, following Kyiv's request for partners to prioritize such armaments. Meanwhile, explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea on June 25, impacting areas including Sevastopol, Simferopol, and a power plant. This follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's June 24 statement that operations in Crimea are "clearly calculated," noting substantial Russian losses and logistical difficulties. Separately, Russian drone attacks on Sumy injured a child and damaged infrastructure, though Ukrainian air defenses intercepted numerous unmanned aerial vehicles. In other news, Donald Trump called for "loyalty" from NATO allies during a joint press conference with Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

The Trump administration has requested nearly $88 billion in additional funding from Congress, with the majority designated for "urgent needs" related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Over $67 billion of this sum is intended for the Pentagon, covering "operational costs" of the war, which the United States and Israel initiated on February 28, and for "replenishing ammunition stocks."

Separately, President Donald Trump announced his refusal to sign a significant housing bill. He stated that he would not approve the legislation until the Senate passes a separate bill imposing restrictions on voting procedures, a measure he has advocated for months. During a visit to Capitol Hill, Trump also reportedly criticized Republican senators for their opposition regarding the war in Iran. Sources: Le Monde — International.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, June 24, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first tremor, measuring magnitude 7.2, occurred at a depth of 21.9 kilometers, approximately 200 kilometers west of the capital, Caracas. A second, stronger quake of magnitude 7.5 followed, originating at a depth of 10 kilometers. The USGS has expressed concerns about a "heavy" human toll and "significant" material damage resulting from the seismic activity.

Sources: Le Monde