Jun 27, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

Ukraine completed its 76th prisoner exchange, repatriating 160 military personnel, including 115 defenders of Mariupol, with ages ranging from 26 to 66. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Радіо Свобода indicated these soldiers had been held since 2022, while Українська правда's lead reported their captivity lasted four years. Separately, Russian forces launched 129 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine overnight on June 27. The Ukrainian Air Forces stated that 113 of these drones were intercepted or suppressed. Hits were recorded at seven locations, and debris fell in three others across the country's northern, southern, and eastern regions. The aerial assault was reportedly ongoing into the morning. Additionally, Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles reportedly struck the "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd, a key Russian military-industrial complex producing "Oreshnik" and "Iskander" systems.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine

The latest Forbes Global 2000 ranking reveals a significant shift in the landscape of the world's largest public companies, driven by the boom in artificial intelligence. While major financial institutions continue to hold top positions, investor attention is increasingly gravitating towards firms foundational to the future AI economy. This includes companies involved in manufacturing chips, developing data centers, and extracting critical minerals. The report underscores how AI is not only reshaping the technology sector but also altering the balance of power among global corporations, prompting a "global race for leadership in the AI era."

Sources: Forbes Ukraine