Sweden has announced a substantial military aid package of 16 billion kronor, equivalent to approximately €1.4 billion, to Ukraine, marking its largest support since the onset of the invasion in 2022.

In a related development, US President Donald Trump has threatened sanctions against buyers of Russian oil if a ceasefire is not reached soon, as Russia has rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire.

European foreign ministers have criticized Moscow for its delay in agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicating that the process would be prolonged.

During the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Madrid, Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested setting a deadline for Russia to accept a ceasefire.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed skepticism about Russia's genuine intentions for peace and proposed increasing pressure on Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for accountability for Russia over more than 183,000 alleged war crimes, commemorating the victims of the Bucha occupation.

Ukrainian authorities have documented over 9,000 crimes in Bucha, including 1,800 killings, and are working with the International Criminal Court on ongoing investigations.

Military leaders from Britain, France, and Ukraine are set to meet to bolster Ukraine's security and discuss the potential deployment of troops as peacekeepers or monitors.

Ukraine is currently negotiating a draft agreement with the US for access to critical minerals, with warnings from Trump about potential consequences if Kyiv rejects the proposal.

In a show of military readiness, Vladimir Putin has ordered the drafting of 160,000 servicemen by mid-July 2025, surpassing previous conscription numbers amid the ongoing conflict.

Recent violence has escalated, with Russian shelling in the Zaporizhzhia region resulting in civilian casualties, and drone attacks in Kharkiv injuring three individuals.

French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized the need for Russia to clarify its intentions regarding a peace agreement with the US.