EU prepares new Russia sanctions as global markets dip and Ukraine receives aid

The European Commission is preparing to present its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, expected on June 9 or "this week," targeting the military-industrial complex and "shadow fleet" (Радіо Свобода). Concurrently, global stock markets saw a downturn on June 8, particularly in Asia, driven by a sell-off in technology and semiconductor shares, with South Korea's Kospi index declining significantly (Forbes Ukraine). Meanwhile, Ukraine received €2.6 billion from the European Union's Ukraine Facility for priority state expenditures (Громадське). EU Commissioner Marta Kos visited Kyiv to support Ukraine's EU accession reforms and post-war recovery efforts (Суспільне Новини). Separately, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported that its interceptor drones can now autonomously down Russian attack drones (Forbes Ukraine).

Sources: Forbes Ukraine, Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Суспільне Новини