Russia's war against Ukraine - The Kyiv Independent (June 13)


Ukrainian servicemen carry the coffin of Colombian fighter Jhan Sebastian Restrepo Mazo, who served in Ukraine's 413th Unmanned Systems Regiment "Raid", during a funeral ceremony, in Lviv on June 12, 2026, (Yuriy Dyachyshyn / AFP via Getty Images)

Pay raises, fixed terms, and more foreigners: Ukraine announces landmark military service reforms. According to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's new monthly rate is the highest salary rate for infantry in the world.


EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, Zelensky welcomes move. "We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions."


'High probability' of Russian missile launch from Oreshnik site over next day, Ukraine's Air Force warns. The launch is expected to come from the Kapustin Yar launch site in southern Russia, the Air Force said on Telegram.


US Senate committee backs $750 million in Ukraine aid in 2027 defense budget. The bill also bars the use of funds for actions recognizing Russia's sovereignty over Ukrainian territory and mandates the provision of intelligence to Ukraine in support of its military operations.


IMF staff reaches agreement with Ukraine on $690 million disbursement under aid program. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ukraine have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Kyiv's four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, potentially unlocking approximately $690 million in additional funding, the IMF announced on June 12.

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