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Alexey Chernyshov, Deputy Prime Minister for National Unity, announced that he had returned to Ukraine.

Chernyshov returned to Ukraine

He announced the completion of his foreign assignment and his intention to return to work in the government on June 23.

He wrote about this on his Facebook page, posting a photo with the caption “Finally home.”

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“A difficult but very important mission (which, thanks to some media, became unexpectedly popular) is completed,” Chernyshov noted.

According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers will work on the practical implementation of the agreements reached, in particular on maintaining support for Ukrainian citizens in the countries of the European Union.

The official separately noted that he intends to look into the facts of the “discrediting campaign” that, according to him, has unfolded in the information space.

Although Chernyshov published a photo from the territory of Ukraine, it is not yet clear when exactly the photo was taken.

American evangelical pastor Mark Burns, who is the personal spiritual adviser to US President Donald Trump, linked the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities with support for Ukraine in the confrontation with Russia.

Mark Burns reported this on social media.

Iran Strikes: Trump's Confessor Statement

Burns wrote on the social network X about continuing American actions until Russian aggression against Ukraine ends, without directly mentioning the Iranian nuclear program.

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“We won't stop until the Russian bombs stop. Glory to Ukraine,” Burns wrote Sunday morning after the operation against Iranian targets was completed.

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, thanked Burns for his statement.

“Thank you,” he wrote in Telegram under a screenshot of the pastor’s post, adding pictograms symbolizing cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.

Let us recall that on Sunday night the US launched strikes on three key nuclear facilities in Iran.

As is known, the Natanz nuclear complex for uranium enrichment, 250 kilometers south of Tehran, the secret Fordow facility near the city of Qom in the mountains, and the nuclear research complex in Isfahan were attacked.

Lviv resident with SMA Nazariy Gusakov, who is suspected of fraud with funds for treatment, left Ukraine more than a week ago.

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported this, adding that the man’s whereabouts are currently unknown.

Nazariy Gusakov left Ukraine on June 13

The head of state described the situation with the collections in favor of Nazariy Gusakov and possible cases of fraud as scandalous and extremely unpleasant. This situation was one of the topics of the report to the president from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Igor Klimenko.

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— According to preliminary data, at least four financial institutions and many digital services were used. The circle of people who could have suffered from the allegedly illegal actions is being established. Gusakov left the territory of Ukraine on June 13, his whereabouts and other significant circumstances are currently being established, — he wrote.

Zelensky noted that checks are ongoing on all information about collections in favor of Gusakov and possible cases of fraud that are in the public domain.

Following such an incident, the President is convinced that it is now very important to restore justice and avoid any discrediting of the collections and volunteering as such.

“There must be a legal response to individual cases of fraud,” Zelensky added.

In addition, Klimenko reported to the president on the actions of the National Guard units at the front and specifically the use of drones in battles on the front lines, as well as on countering criminal groups associated with Russian mafia cells and so-called “thieves in law.”

Nazariy Gusakov: what is known about the scandal

At the beginning of the week, messages began to appear on social networks that Nazariy Gusakov was not providing reports on the use of funds collected for treatment, in particular for drugs for the prevention of SMA.

In response, he posted a message on his Telegram channel: If everything works out, then at least this year there will be no more collection at Evrisda. Only rehabilitation procedures and medications will remain.

Subsequently, in a comment to the media, Gusakov denied all accusations of fraud.

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that since June 2024, Nazariy Gusakov has been receiving the drug Evrisdi free of charge — as the first adult Lviv resident under the City Council memorandum with Roche Ukraine. We are talking about three bottles monthly according to medical indications.

The fundraising for Gusakov's treatment was actively supported by the media, in particular by public figures and opinion leaders. After the resonance around the possible fraud, some of them approached him with a demand for an explanation – Gusakov promised to provide a report from an accountant.

Gusakov later admitted that he was supposed to keep track of expenses and collect receipts, but he did not have the relevant experience.

According to him, he needed 250-300 thousand UAH for monthly expenses on treatment and related needs. Although the city provides 20 vials of the drug free of charge, this is not enough. Gusakov also noted that he made most of the expenses without official documents and did not expect to have to report.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has released the key findings of the report by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov, on the situation in Russia and its defense industry.

GUR records evidence of preparation of new military operations on EU territory

According to Zelensky, Ukraine clearly identifies the sore points of the aggressor state and will continue to deliver precise strikes to protect the country and reduce the potential for Russian aggression.

The report notes further intellectual regression of the Russian leadership, as well as evidence of preparations for new military operations in Europe.

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“We are also recording very tangible losses that sanctions are causing to the Russian economic system, which confirms the correctness of our course to force Russia to end the war by increasing sanctions and other pressure,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel.

In addition, the significant damage caused to the Russian economy by sanctions confirms the effectiveness of Ukraine’s policy of increasing sanctions and other pressure aimed at accelerating the end of the war.

The President assured that Ukrainian intelligence will actively inform international partners about the data received, as well as prepare joint solutions to strengthen protection, in particular in close cooperation with Great Britain and the European Union.

“Thank you to everyone in the world who helps us protect life,” Zelensky emphasized.

This report shows that Ukraine is not only holding its ground, but is also actively working to weaken the aggressor at the strategic level, attracting international allies to increase pressure on Russia.

Let us recall that on June 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the application of new sanctions by Ukraine against those collaborating with the occupier on our land.

The sanctions list includes individuals and legal entities that conduct business in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, in particular in Crimea, and also help justify aggression, consider it normal to earn money under occupation, and pay taxes to the occupier.

The village of Andreevka in the Sumy region was liberated by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, which managed to stabilize their left flank.

About this This is stated in the Telegram channel of the OSINT project DeepState.

“These actions succeeded, firstly, in diverting forces from other villages, since the enemy had dug into Andreevka,” the report says.

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In addition, the efforts of the Ukrainian military stopped further advancement towards the important settlements of Khotyn and Pisarevka.

— The 225th separate regiment remains one of the few units capable of carrying out successful offensive actions. At the same time, those who understand the reality know that the losses of the 225th are significantly lower, — DeepState adds.

Photo: DeepState

Andreevka of Sumy district on the map

On maps from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) for June 21, the settlement is still marked as occupied.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine still does not confirm Russia's stable control over Ukrainian territories in the north of the Sumy region, only informing about two directions of cross-border attacks from the territory of the Russian Federation in the direction of the villages of Kondratovka and Andreyevka.

Let us recall that on June 4, DeepState reported that Russia had occupied the villages of Andreyevka and Vodolaghi, and had also advanced near Yablonovka in the north of the Sumy region.

During a joint press conference at the Pentagon following Operation Midnight Hammer, US Defense Secretary Pete Gegset and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kaine made their first official statements on the strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

US military remains on high alert

General Kaine stressed that American forces remain on high alert.

“Our forces remain on high alert and fully prepared to respond to any Iranian retaliation or proxy attack, which would be an incredibly bad choice. We will defend ourselves. The safety of our troops and civilians remains our top priority,” he said.

According to Kane, the air attack was the largest strike in history using B2 strategic bombers.

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The strike met with no resistance from Iran, with no surface-to-air missile launches or fighter interceptions recorded.

He also specified that at the early stage of the operation, the US used deception maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean, and reconnaissance aircraft flying ahead of the main group helped ensure the passage of the main strike echelon to the targets.

The US used 14 30,000-pound Massive Opportunity Penetration (MOP) bombs on two nuclear sites, marking their first combat use. The bulk of the operation was carried out by seven B2 Spirit strategic bombers flying east from the continental US.

In addition, the launch of more than 24 Tomahawk cruise missiles from a US submarine at targets in Isfahan was confirmed. In total, more than 125 US aircraft were involved in the special operation.

“This was a challenging and risky mission that our combined forces accomplished with exceptional skill and discipline,” Kane said.

US strike on Iran

US Air Force bombers struck nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday morning.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern that this could lead to a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

US warplanes and submarines have attacked three key Iranian nuclear sites, marking a direct US intervention in the war between Israel and Iran.

The strikes targeted two major uranium enrichment centers – a fortified facility in the mountainous region of Fordow and a plant in Natanga that Israel had previously attacked with less powerful weapons.

The third site is located near the ancient city of Isfahan, where Iran is believed to store uranium.

Iran's parliament has approved the idea of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important routes for transporting oil and gas.

Al Arabiya reported this, citing Iranian media.

Iran's parliament agrees to close Strait of Hormuz

The decision to close the Strait of Hormuz is not final, as it still needs to be approved by Iran's National Security Council.

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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important oil and gas routes on the planet. Up to 20% of the world's oil and a significant portion of liquefied gas from Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia pass through it.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Gegset said the air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were an “incredible and stunning success” that had effectively destroyed Iran's nuclear program.

Geghset on strikes on Iran

At a briefing at the Pentagon, the head of the US Defense Department emphasized that we are talking about “focused, powerful and precise” actions carried out with high precision.

“Last night, pursuant to orders from President Trump, U.S. Central Command launched targeted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities with the goal of destroying or significantly impairing the functioning of Iran's nuclear program,” Geghset said.

He stressed that the attack was aimed solely at the infrastructure of nuclear facilities, and not at military forces or civilians.

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– It was an incredible and stunning success. The order from our commander-in-chief was precise, clear and decisive.

The mission involving B-2 strategic bombers was the longest since 2001 and was the first use of the massive penetrating MOP bomb, he said.

Gegset also quoted US President Donald Trump, noting: “The United States does not seek war, but we are prepared to act quickly and decisively if our people, allies, or national interests are threatened. Iran must listen carefully to the US President and understand that every word is an action.”

Recall that US President Donald Trump made a statement regarding the large-scale military strike, which, according to him, completely destroyed critical facilities of the Iranian nuclear program.

Trump also warned Iran against retaliation.

Olympic medalist Lyudmila Luzan won gold at the 2025 European Canoe Sprint Championships in the 500m canoe single.

This happened during the Euro 2025 rowing competition, which is ending in Racice, Czech Republic.

Luzan is the Euro 2025 champion

The final in the canoe single 500m took place on the last competition day, June 22, of the European Championships. The Ukrainian's rivals were titled athletes, in particular the silver medalist of the 2021 World Championships, Reka Opavsky from Ushorshchyna.

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At the start of the race, Luzan took the lead and was able to maintain it.

She reached the finish line in 2:06.807 minutes, beating Opavsky by 1.986 seconds. The top three was completed by the representative of Spain Maria Corbera.

Thus, Lyudmila Luzan brought Ukraine its first gold at the current European Canoe Sprint Championships.

In addition to Luzan's gold, the Ukrainian team won three more silver medals at Euro 2025 in Račice.

Luzan finished second in the 200m singles and also in the 200m and 500m canoe doubles with Iryna Fedoriv.

The last time Luzan won gold at the European Championships in the canoe single discipline was back in 2021. Overall, this is her fourth gold at the European Championships.

The British non-profit project Open Source Centre has published the results of an analysis of the consequences of the strikes on the Fordow underground nuclear facility in Iran.

This is stated in the publication of the Open Source Centre on the social network X.

Attack on Iran nuclear facility

The project's experts created a 3D model of the complex with superimposed satellite images of the impact sites.

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Analysts noted the impact sites of American GBU-57 bunker buster bombs in the photo and suggested that the target of the attack was the nuclear complex's cascade hall.

Israeli analyst Ben Zion Macales compared images of the aftermath of the strikes with a diagram of the Iranian Fordow facility.

He claims that the attack points were chosen specifically to damage the central corridors of the facility.

According to him, the affected areas are located under the thickest layer of rock, where uranium enrichment work is carried out.

These are the zones that are critical to the functioning of Iran's nuclear program.

At the same time, the analyst noted that at the moment it is impossible to determine whether the American bombs reached their target and how seriously the underground infrastructure of the complex was damaged.

What is known about the Open Source Centre

The British Open Source Centre project specialises in the analysis of open data and the creation of detailed models of strategic objects based on satellite images and open information.

Let us recall that on the morning of June 22, the United States struck three nuclear facilities in Iran. As US President Donald Trump later reported, these facilities were completely destroyed as a result of the strike.