– Ukraine marks 33 years of post-Soviet independence
– President Zelensky introduces new drone missile named Palianytsia to combat Russia
– Zelensky mocks Putin as a “sick old man from Red Square”
– Ukraine uses drones to successfully strike a target in Russia
– Zelensky promotes top commander after cross-border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region
– Independence Day gains importance during the invasion, heightened risk of Russian attacks
– Ukraine ratifies Rome Statute to join the International Criminal Court
– Legislation signed to ban activities of religious groups linked to Russia
– Both Ukraine and Russia secure release of 115 prisoners of war in an exchange