Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights, has called for an appeal against an Italian court’s decision to allow a foreign family to adopt a Ukrainian child and is demanding the child’s return to Ukraine.

During a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed expanding joint defense production, specifically in the priority area of drones.

Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

The justice department’s inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.

During their meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed in detail opportunities for further cooperation in defense manufacturing, particularly through the Drone Deal initiative.

Ukraine has already managed to restore 1 GW of thermal power plant capacity out of the planned 3.8 GW.

Officials in both states cite dry conditions, high winds and drought as key factors making the fires difficult to control.

The upcoming 21st package of EU sanctions will include increased pressure on Russia’s financial system, additional restrictions on energy exports, and new mechanisms to control the supply of dual-use goods.

The first funds from the defense component of the loan to Ukraine, expected by the end of June 2026, will be allocated to the purchase of a batch of Ukrainian-made drones.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that he currently sees no reason to distinguish between Ukraine and Moldova on the path to European Union membership.