Zelensky met with the German Foreign Minister, EU extended sanctions against the Russian Federation. Key points for June 30.

The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for another six months. These restrictions were first introduced in 2014 due to Russia's actions in Ukraine and will now remain in effect until January 2026. The EU stated that it will continue to pressure Russia until it ends the war on Ukrainian territory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the new German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul. Wadephul emphasized Germany's support for Ukraine and stressed the importance of increasing pressure on Russia. The parties also discussed protecting Ukrainians from Russian aggressors.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the country received over $1.7 billion from Canada, which had been frozen from Russian assets. These funds are directed toward compensating victims of aggression and rebuilding the country.

In Romania, a bus with Ukrainians was involved in a fatal accident

A collision occurred in the Romanian Bacau County involving a bus with 60 Ukrainians and a minibus. As a result, a Ukrainian citizen was injured. The suspected perpetrators have been brought to justice.

Ukrainian security forces confirm the liberation of Andriivka

Ukrainian troops continue a defensive operation in the northern Slobozhansky direction and actively repel attacks by Russian forces in Sumy Oblast. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the successful liberation of the village of Andriivka from the occupiers.

The Metropolitan of UOC MP received a sentence of 11 years imprisonment

The Metropolitan of the Luhansk parish of the Moscow church received an 11-year prison sentence for significantly supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine. The verdict also includes the confiscation of all his property assets.

During a recent meeting, the President of Ukraine and the German Foreign Minister discussed the support provided to Ukraine by the European Union, the continuation of sanctions against Russia, and the importance of increasing pressure on the aggressor. It was also announced that Ukraine received financial support from Canada to compensate victims of Russian aggression. At the same Time, Ukrainian forces continue their defensive operation and successfully liberated a settlement from the occupiers.