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The German government is considering changes to legislation to prevent the potential sale of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline amid fears of a resumption of Russian gas supplies.

Bloomberg reports this.

EU and Germany step up measures against Nord Stream 2: changes in laws possible

The German Ministry of Economy has confirmed that it is looking into options to change the investment screening law, as the current regulations do not allow the sale of Nord Stream 2 AG to be blocked. The operator is registered in Switzerland, which is part of the European Free Trade Association, so it is not subject to restrictions for companies from outside the EU or EFTA.

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Berlin believes that this legal gap needs to be corrected due to the strategic risks and financial problems of Nord Stream 2 AG.

Discussions about the possible sale of assets have intensified following statements by US President Donald Trump about the need to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as due to support for cheap Russian gas from some industrialists in eastern Germany. Interest in Nord Stream 2 assets from American investors has also been reported.

At the same time, the German government rejected any proposals to resume the pipeline. Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for EU initiatives to include damaged sections of the pipeline in the sanctions regime against Russia.

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine conducted a joint special operation, as a result of which two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers were destroyed at the Marinovka airfield and two more were damaged.

Sources in the SBU told Fakty ICTV about this. Soon the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed this information.

Destruction and damage of Su-34 at Marinovka airfield

The enemy actively uses these multi-role fighters on the front line for bombing, in particular for dropping KABs.

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The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) targeted Russian fighters using long-range drones, the sources noted.

The attack also resulted in a fire in the technical and operational part of the enemy airfield, which is a critical infrastructure of the military facility, SBU sources said.

According to them, it is there that the enemy prepares aircraft for flights, carries out their routine maintenance and repair work.

— Together with our brothers, we continue to work on weakening the aviation component of the Russian army. Military airfields and aircraft deep behind enemy lines are an absolutely legitimate target for Ukraine, — noted sources in the SBU.

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In the war against Ukraine, Russia uses Su-34 fighters to strike Ukrainian military personnel and carry out terrorist attacks on civilian targets. ICTV Facts tells about the main characteristics of the Su-34 bomber.

Su-34: What is known about the fighter-bomber

The Su-34 is a Russian fighter-bomber designed to replace the aging Su-27 military aircraft. It was developed to more accurately engage air targets and to provide the air force with precision air strikes against ground targets.

The difference between the Su-34 and previous Soviet aircraft was the change in the entrance to the crew cabin, which now takes place in the niche of the supporting front part of the chassis. The ability to refuel the aircraft in the air was also added, which made it possible to fly a distance of about 4 thousand km.

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In order to increase the stability of the aircraft and the protection of the crew, the outer body of the cabin was made of an armored shell made of titanium alloy. The thickness of the armor of the Su-34 is 17 mm. The cabin also has armored glazing.

The first flight of the Su-34-T10V-1 took place on April 13, 1990. At that time, it was primarily intended to destroy ground and surface targets, including small, mobile ones, both during the day and at night, in any climatic and weather conditions. Serial production of the aircraft was carried out at the Chkalov Novosibirsk Aviation Production Association.

Yuri Ignat, a representative of the Air Force, noted that one such aircraft could cost up to $50 million.

Features and purpose of the Su-34

The capabilities of the Su-34 include striking air targets and small-area ground targets.

The aircraft is armed with a 30 mm cannon and has 12 points for carrying a combat load, the weight of which should not exceed 8 tons. For the use of airborne weapons, the aircraft is equipped with a sighting system that allows searching for and hitting targets using a radar system.

That is:

• Cannon armament: GSh-301 cannon (1×30 mm)
• Suspension points: 12
• Combat load: various weapons on external suspension (8 thousand kg)

The Platan optical system is used to guide Kh-29L air-to-ground missiles and KAB-500-L and KAB-1500-L guided bombs with laser homing heads that require target illumination.

The aircraft's capabilities allow the use of NATO-class bombs and missiles. The module, made in the form of a suspended container, allows the use of BGL-series guided bombs, optical detection of armored vehicles at a range of up to 27 km, and control of the laser channel of guided bombs and missiles at a range of up to 16 km.

In addition to using NATO ammunition nomenclature, Damocles technologies are adapted to the use of Russian ammunition.

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Technical specifications

The Su-34 fighter is equipped with two AL-31F-M1 engines. The weight of one engine is 1,520 kg. In case of failure of one of the engines, the pilot has the opportunity to make an emergency landing of the aircraft, however, two engines increase the weight of the aircraft and it loses the lightness that is necessary for fighters in air combat.

The Su-34 fighter-bomber has the following characteristics:

• Crew: 2 persons
• Engine: 2 × AL-31F-M1 turbofan
• Wingspan: 14.7 m
• Wing area: 62 m²
• Sweep angle: 42°
• Wing aspect ratio: 3.5
• Length: 23.3 m
• Height: 6.0 m
• Chassis base: 6.63 m
• Chassis track: 4.4 m
• Empty weight: 22,500 kg
• Normal takeoff weight: 38,240 kg
• Maximum takeoff weight: 45 thousand kg

Thrust:

• Maximum: 2 x 7,670 kgf (74.6 kN)
• Afterburner: 2×13,500 kgf (132.4 kN)
• Bypass ratio: 0.571
• Engine weight: 1,520 kg

Flight characteristics:

• Flight range: 4 thousand km
• Service ceiling: 17 thousand m
• Combat radius: 1,100 km
• Maximum ground speed: 1,400 km/h
• Maximum speed at high altitude: 1,900 km/h (Mach 1.8)

Wing loading:

• At normal takeoff weight: 616 kg/m²
• At maximum takeoff weight: 725 kg/m²

Towing capacity:

• Maximum operational overload: +7 (or +9) G
• At normal takeoff weight: 0.71
• At maximum takeoff weight: 0.6

On Friday, June 27, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Chuguev in the Kharkiv region. Three civilians were injured in the attack.

This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration Oleg Sinegubov.

Russians launched a missile strike on Chuguev: what is known

— The Russian army launched a missile strike on the city of Chuguev. At the moment, three people are known to have been injured: one in serious condition, two in average condition. The number of injured may increase, — the report says.

Currently, all the wounded are receiving the necessary medical care. All relevant services are working at the site of the impact, dealing with the consequences of the shelling and determining the extent of the destruction.

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Let us recall that on June 21, the Chuguevsky district of the Kharkiv region was also subjected to an enemy attack. Then, as a result of a Russian drone strike, a 60-year-old man died.

On the night of June 11, enemy aircraft dropped several bombs on the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region. The attack resulted in extensive destruction, no one was hurt.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 1,220 days.

The interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and the map of air raids in Ukraine allow you to monitor the situation in cities.

Salaries in France are among the highest in Europe, which directly affects the general level of well-being of the population. This is one of the reasons for the constant growth of the number of migrants seeking to live and work in this country. A strong economy and an active consumer market create favorable conditions for both the development of entrepreneurship and for building a stable career.

ICTV Facts tells what the average salary in France is in 2025 – read more in the article.

What is the principle of calculating salaries in France?

In France, the wage system is based on two key approaches: automatic salary adjustment (indexation) and a personalized approach to employee remuneration.

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Salary indexation occurs in accordance with the inflation rate. This is provided for by collective labor agreements, which have legal force and are under strict supervision of trade unions. This mechanism allows workers to maintain purchasing power.

Individualization of payment, in turn, takes into account the level of education, professional skills, quality of work performed and the employee's readiness for changes and transfers. Payments in this case can be made according to different models, in particular:

• a fixed rate that takes into account the number of working hours, participation in the life of the company and personal productivity, without reference to the results of the team;
• base salary and bonuses, the amount of which depends on the effectiveness of completed tasks;
  alternative incentives, such as bonuses for high sales or the opportunity to purchase company shares.

The advantage of this model is the transparency of accrual. Employees have access to information about the financial performance of the enterprise and understand what share of income they can receive for effective work.

What is the average salary in France in 2025

In France, the average wage level is not fixed by law and is not regulated by the state.

The amount of earnings is determined individually by agreement between the employee and the employer and is fixed in the employment contract. In this case, national minimum rates, overtime work, additional payments, bonuses and various types of allowances are taken into account.

A specialist's salary is formed taking into account his qualifications, education, experience, as well as the industry in which he works, and the economic capabilities of the company. The region also plays a big role. In particular, in Paris, salaries are higher than in the provinces. According to Eurostat, the net average income of an employee can be approximately €2,500 (122,100.50 UAH).

In 2025, the average salary in France is estimated at €3,085 (UAH 150,672.02) gross per month, leaving approximately €2,400 (UAH 117,216.48) net after taxes.

The profession of a secretary-administrator is quite competitive, especially if the employee speaks several languages. For example, a specialist who speaks three languages (including French) fluently can earn up to €40 thousand per year, i.e. 1953608 UAH.

Accountants earn an average of around €3,500 (UAH 170,940.70) per month, but newcomers to the field start at around €1,800 (UAH 87,912.36).

The average salary of a school teacher is about €2000 (UAH 97,680.40).

The highest incomes in France are in the field of corporate management. In particular, members of the boards of directors of large companies can receive up to €20,000 (UAH 976,804) per month. For comparison, workers in the tourism and service sectors usually earn up to €2,000 (UAH 97,680.40).

It is also worth noting that French police officers have one of the highest salaries among security forces in Europe – on average, they receive more than €6,000 (293,041.20 UAH) per month.

What professions are the most popular and highly paid in France

In France, there are a number of professions that are traditionally considered highly paid and are in stable demand on the labor market.

The greatest demand is for specialists:

• medical industry (especially doctors);
• legal sphere (lawyers, attorneys);
• financial sector (consultants, analysts);
• sales (commercial managers).

The average salary in France in these areas can be quite high. Representatives of some specialties receive from €5,000 to €6,000 (244,201.00-293,041.20 UAH) per month. For example, the minimum salary for doctors starts at €3,000 (146,520.60 UAH), and experienced specialists can earn more than €9,800 (478,633.96 UAH) per month.

Financial consultants generally earn around €6,250 (UAH 305,251.25). There is also a high demand for engineers with a narrow specialization. Their income varies between €3,000–€4,000 (UAH 146,520.60–195,360.80) per month. In the legal field, experienced lawyers can earn up to €6,100 (UAH 297,925.22) per month.

Representatives of blue-collar jobs are no less competitive – skilled workers can earn up to €3,500 (UAH 170,940.70). And French realtors, especially those with a rich client base, can earn up to €9,500 (UAH 463,981.90) per month, making this industry one of the most profitable.

As we can see, the average salary in France in 2025 significantly exceeds the average salary in Ukraine.

Partners acknowledge that Ukraine has fulfilled the necessary conditions on the path to joining the EU.

About this Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported.

— A report on the results of foreign policy work for the week. There are tangible decisions by our partners in support of Ukraine, primarily at the level of the European Union.

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The Government and Office teams today summed up our interaction with Europe at the level of the European Council, the European Commission and the Member States, he wrote.

Ukraine's Path to EU Accession

As the President of Ukraine noted, partners recognize our state’s fulfillment of the necessary conditions on the path to accession – our progress in preparing for accession, necessary reforms and the implementation of European rules in Ukraine.

— We are fulfilling what we promised. Our goal is to be ready this year to open all negotiation clusters and the first cluster in July. It is important that our partners in Europe are also ready to fully implement what is promised in relations with Ukraine, — he added.

In addition, the head of state informed about the reports on negotiations in the field of trade relations with the EU. Work is currently underway for Ukrainian national interests and the interest of strengthening the whole of Europe, Zelensky emphasized.

In addition, there was a report on the implementation of agreements following visits to Great Britain and the Netherlands.

“We separately discussed the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the creation of a tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine,” he added.

Zelensky instructed the Office team and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to formulate a clear schedule of practical steps to create the tribunal – finalizing the necessary agreements with partners, launching the institution and ensuring its actual work.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure for Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshev: UAH 120 million in bail, a ban on traveling abroad without permission, and an obligation to appear when summoned by investigators.

VAKS has chosen a preventive measure for Chernyshev: what is known

As Radio Liberty reports, the prosecutor's office insisted on such a bail amount because it believes that Chernyshov can influence the investigation due to his high position and connections.

The lawyers reject these risks and note that their client’s accounts have been frozen and the suspicion is unfounded.

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The court hearing on the case of the current Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Oleksiy Chernyshev, began on the morning of June 27.

NABU and SAP have applied to the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) with a petition to remove him, set bail and select a preventive measure, HACC reported on Telegram.

Court hearing on the case of Alexey Chernyshov

Alexey Chernyshov arrived at the VAKS meeting, which was previously postponed from June 25 to June 27.

“I am absolutely confident about this case. I think we need to be patient,” Chernyshov told reporters before the court hearing.

In addition to the suspension, NABU and SAP sent a petition to the HACC to apply a preventive measure in the form of bail in the amount of UAH 120 million to Chernyshov.

SAP also requires that a number of duties be assigned to the official:

• to attend every request to the detective, prosecutor and court;
• report changes in place of residence and work;
• do not leave the populated area without permission;
• surrender foreign passports;
• refrain from communicating with other suspects and witnesses;
• wear an electronic monitoring device.

The anti-corruption authorities noted that the application of such a preventive measure was agreed upon based on the risks in the case, as well as taking into account the judicial practice of the High Anti-Corruption Court in similar cases.

In particular, they took into account Chernyshov’s return to Ukraine and his arrival at NABU upon summons.

If the court determines a preventive measure, the suspect is required to post bail within five days.

If Chernyshov fails to fulfill his obligation or violates the conditions, the prosecutor may apply to change the measure to a more severe one.

Let us recall that Alexey Chernyshov is suspected of abuse of office and bribery.

According to NABU, he received illegal benefits totaling more than UAH 14.5 million through corruption schemes in the construction sector.

In Ukraine, taking into account the “tactics of the enemy,” the approach to the construction of fortifications has changed.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced this during a conversation with journalists on June 27.

He noted that previously fortifications were built on the principle of battalion defense areas and company strongholds with significant length of communication passages (two to five kilometers).

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“But the enemy’s tactics have changed: now they do not operate in classic battalions and companies, but mainly use small infantry formations with the support of unmanned systems during assault operations,” the Defense Ministry says.

In response to the change in the enemy's offensive tactics, a new model was introduced – spatially smaller strongholds with a length of 60-70 meters of joint passages, with mandatory anti-drone coverage, which are more difficult to detect and which effectively perform the tasks of defense, deterrence and fire damage, including against FPV drones.

Construction of fortifications in Ukraine

In 2024, in areas where construction was carried out by military units, 96% to 99.9% of the assigned tasks were completed.

As of mid-2025, more than 50% of the work volumes planned for this year have been completed, and fortification structures are being adapted to priorities in specific areas.

In particular, in the Sumy direction, defensive lines are being strengthened in the most threatening directions. There is an additional build-up of engineering equipment for defensive lines in accordance with the needs of the command.

“Fortification is not only concrete and trenches, but also an adaptive engineering system that takes into account the enemy's tactics and always works for one thing: the protection of our soldiers. We monitor the process daily and strengthen those areas where it is most needed,” says Umerov.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said Moscow was ready to hold the next round of talks with the Ukrainian side in Istanbul.

Putin on Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey

According to Russian publications, Putin thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

According to the Russian dictator, the subject of negotiations with Kyiv in Istanbul will be the discussion of memoranda between the two countries.

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According to Putin, the Russian and Ukrainian memoranda on a peaceful settlement are directly opposed.

But he stated that the negotiations were supposedly being conducted to find ways to bring positions closer together.

At the same time, the Kremlin dictator stated that the Russian side is ready to give Ukraine another 3,000 bodies of dead servicemen in addition to the 6,000 already transferred.

In addition, Putin claims that Russia plans to reduce defense spending. According to the dictator, Russia's spending is calculated for the successful completion of a full-scale war against Ukraine, but he did not specify what exactly he meant.

Four people have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of vandalism and damage to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.

Airplane vandalized at RAF base in Britain

Police said arrests were made in Newbury, Berkshire and London in connection with an incident that recently damaged two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, Sky News reports.

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of committing a terrorist crime, police said.

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“A 29-year-old woman of no fixed abode and two men, aged 36 and 24, both from London, were arrested on suspicion of committing, preparing or inciting terrorist acts, contrary to section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000,” police said in a statement.

A second 41-year-old woman with no fixed abode was also arrested on suspicion of aiding the crime.

Four people are currently in custody as the investigation continues, police added.

Recently, the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action published a message in which it reported that its activists had infiltrated the largest British Air Force base.

A video released shows a man approaching one of the British planes on a scooter while music plays. Red paint is then sprayed on two of the planes, causing damage.