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• Massive Russian Attack Kills 16 In Kyiv, 2 In Odesa As G7 Summit Fails To Agree To Strong Statement On War RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- Russia unleashed a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 150 in the capital in one of the deadliest assaults since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
• Overnight Drone, Missile Strike Hits Residential Areas Of Kyiv, Killing 1 RFE/RL 17 Jun 2025 -- A combined Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv early on June 17 killed one person - an American - and left at least 20 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte Discussed Ukraine's Expectations for the NATO Summit in The Hague President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• President of Ukraine and UK Prime Minister Coordinated Next Steps President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• Dariia Zarivna Holds Meetings in Austria to Expand Cooperation on the Return of Ukrainian Children Abducted by the Russian Federation President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy: G7 Countries Must Invest in Ukrainian Defense Technologies and Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• We Must Keep Up Pressure on Russia - In All Directions - To Finally Bring Peace - Speech by the President at the Special Meeting of the G7 Leaders President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• Canada Increases Support for Ukraine and Imposes New Sanctions on Russia: Key Outcomes of the Meeting Between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• The Ministry of Defence authorized a weapon station with a grenade launcher for operational use Ukraine MOD 17 Jun 2025
• Statement of the MFA on massive Russian attack on Ukraine during the Group of Seven Summit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on the international community to strongly condemn another massive combined shelling of Ukrainian cities by Russia on the night of 17 June and to take concrete steps to increase pressure on Russia and strengthen Ukraine.
• Andrii Sybiha comments on Russia's night attack on Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
• GLOBSEC-2025: Humanitarian demining in Ukraine discussed at the security forum Ukraine Government 17 Jun 2025 -- Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Ihor Bezkaravaynyi took part in the event "Mine Action: Global Agenda" at the 20th GLOBSEC Forum in Prague.
• Following SSU investigation, agents of GRU operational and combat group sentenced to 15 years in prison for blowing up car with Ukrainian serviceman Security Service of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025 -- Based on the evidence collected by the Security Service, three agents of russian military intelligence ('the GRU') who blew up a car with a Ukrainian serviceman have been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
• SSU and National Police expose entire administration of university in Zaporizhzhia on selling 3 000 fake postgraduate student IDs Security Service of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025 -- The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled a large-scale mobilization evasion scheme in Zaporizhzhia. As a result of an operation in the frontline city, the law enforcement uncovered a rector of a private university who took bribes to enroll draft evaders in the university's postgraduate program.
• SSU detains agent of elite GRU unit who adjusted missile strikes on Kyiv region Security Service of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025 -- In Kyiv, the SSU Counterintelligence apprehended an agent of the special purpose center Senezh of the russian military intelligence ('the GRU').

Russia

• Russian Armed Forces Launch Group Strike on Defense Industry Targets Around Kiev Sputnik 17 Jun 2025 -- Troops carried out a coordinated strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex facilities in the capital region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

United States

NATO

United Nations

• UN condemns deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital as civilian toll mounts UN News 17 Jun 2025 -- At least 14 civilians were reportedly killed and more than 100 injured in Kyiv overnight into Tuesday, as Russian drone and missile strikes struck multiple Ukrainian cities in one of the heaviest nights of bombing in months.
• The People of Ukraine Should Not Have to Take Cover in Shelters Night after Night UNOCHA 17 Jun 2025 -- Ukrainians have endured another night of violence. The residents of Kyiv have experienced terrifying drone and missile strikes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The attacks reportedly caused more than a dozen civilian deaths and injured over 50 people. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure are damaged or destroyed throughout the city.

Foreign Reactions

• G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025 -- On June 17, commencing at 10:20 a.m. (local time. 1:20 a.m. on June 18, Japan time.) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. ISHBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the G7 Kananaskis Summit Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine".
• Press remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen on the REPowerEU proposal to phase out Russian gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies European Commission 17 Jun 2025
• Questions and answers on the REPowerEU proposal to phase out Russian gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies European Commission 17 Jun 2025
• Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU European Commission 17 Jun 2025 -- The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission today. This will end the EU's exposure to market and economic security risks due to dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and ultimately boost the Union's energy independence and competitiveness.
• EU and IOM Enhance Infrastructure at Ukrainian Border Crossing Points European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2025 -- Representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the European Commission and the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development officially opened a lane for freight vehicles at Luzhanka border crossing point (BCP) in Zakarpattia region.
• PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 17 June 2025 Gov.UK 17 Jun 2025
• UK turns the screw on Putin as allies unite behind Ukraine Gov.UK 17 Jun 2025 -- The Prime Minister has ramped up economic pressure on Russia with a raft of new sanctions, as he galvanises support behind Ukraine at the G7 Summit in Canada today.
• Japan-Ukraine Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
• Minister Budrys at the Assembly of Honorary Consuls of Lithuania: Ukraine's victory is our own security guarantee Lithuania MFA 17 Jun 2025 -- On Monday, 16 June, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the honorary consuls of Lithuania, who came to participate in the traditional gathering.
• Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
• Minister Anand announces major additional sanctions in relation to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Canada 17 Jun 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 77 individuals and 39 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

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