Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces reportedly raised their flag on the Kinburn Spit after Russian occupiers withdrew. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian strikes on two oil refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan, and an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region on June 25, describing them as "consistent precise responses." Additionally, Ukraine's General Staff reported hitting three bridges in occupied territories used by Russia for military logistics.

The European Union disbursed the initial €3.2 billion installment of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also announcing future funding for drone production. Denmark is supplying an additional 15,000 long-range artillery shells, some already delivered, responding to Kyiv's request for prioritized long-range armaments. Separately, the French Navy detained the Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Deliver near Sicily for illegal passage, an action French President Emmanuel Macron said "shows the determination of Europeans."

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen significantly, with at least 164 fatalities and 971 injuries now reported. This updated figure, cited by international news agencies, contrasts with earlier reports from Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who stated 32 deaths and 700 injuries. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 by the U.S. Geological Survey, caused extensive building damage in the capital, Caracas, and led to the closure of the country's main airport. A nationwide state of emergency remains in effect as rescue efforts continue across affected regions, including La Guaira state, which was heavily impacted. Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Iran's Foreign Ministry has called for NATO to be held accountable, citing remarks attributed to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Rutte reportedly acknowledged that the United States utilized certain military alliance bases in Europe during its conflict with Iran. Tehran's ministry interpreted these comments as an admission of NATO's complicity in the military campaign against Iran. Rutte's statements were reportedly made in response to criticism from former US President Donald Trump regarding NATO's perceived lack of cooperation in Washington's actions against Tehran.

Sources: Радіо Свобода

Bolivian authorities have successfully cleared all national road blockades, which had disrupted the country for 50 days since May 1. President Paz Pereira's administration resolved the prolonged conflict without resorting to bloodshed or military intervention, despite earlier threats of declaring a state of emergency. The resolution, achieved on June 24, marks the end of Bolivia's longest period of social unrest. Reports indicate the president employed a strategy focused on dividing social movements to achieve the peaceful outcome. The country is now gradually returning to normalcy after the seven-week protest period.

Sources: Le Monde — International