Jun 25, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian Naval Forces confirmed the Kinburn Spit remains an active combat zone, strategically vital for Russian forces. Meanwhile, the death toll from Russia's June 23 missile strike on Kryvyi Rih increased to five, following the passing of a 23-year-old man due to severe injuries. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian forces targeted two oil refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan, and an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region on June 25, describing these actions as "consistent precise responses." Internationally, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initial €3.2 billion disbursement of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, also committing to future drone manufacturing funds. Denmark is supplying Ukraine with 15,000 long-range artillery shells, with some already delivered, responding to Kyiv's request for such munitions.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026) in Gdańsk saw Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterate that addressing historical matters is integral to Ukraine's path towards European Union membership, emphasizing reconciliation for "true, full unification." Ukraine's delegation, led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, publicly thanked Poland for its support following the Russian invasion and reportedly avoided sensitive subjects. Ukraine anticipates signing over 160 agreements totaling more than 10 billion euros during the conference. Separately, the Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada stressed the importance of preserving Ukrainian-Polish partnership and dialogue, advocating for mutual respect free from "domination or threats."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Credobank has signed two new agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), securing an additional €100 million. These agreements, part of the EBRD's risk-sharing mechanism framework, were finalized during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland. The additional funding will enable Credobank to expand its lending to Ukrainian businesses, supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the larger corporate sector.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine.

The US Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian immigrants. The conservative-majority court ruled that existing law does not grant the judiciary authority to review executive branch decisions concerning TPS designations. This decision, supported by six conservative justices against their progressive colleagues, effectively removes protection from deportation for these individuals. The ruling impacts hundreds of thousands who had been shielded under the TPS program, which offers temporary residency to foreign nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Sources: Le Monde — International