Andrii Tymoshchenkov
Such actions may deprive these ships of civilian status and make them legitimate military targets. At the same time, this policy of the Russian leadership causes dissatisfaction among the captains and sailors of the vessels.
Spain and France expect a new wave of abnormal heat. In June, more than 2,000 people died in these countries due to high temperatures.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the Lviv TCC over the death of a serviceman who died the day after mobilization. The family found numerous hematomas and injuries on the body, and the cause of death was listed as cardiomyopathy.
Russia is capable of launching massive combined attacks on Ukraine every 10-14 days. The Kremlin uses strikes as a political tool to strengthen its positions ahead of negotiations.
The ruling party of the Russian Federation approved candidates, betting on loyalty to Putin and the war. The party's rating fell to 33.8%, so the Kremlin plans to simulate a victory.
The UK Ministry of Defence intelligence believes that Russia has again canceled the main naval parade due to security issues. The reason cited is possible Ukrainian strikes, particularly after the attack on the frigate "Boykiy" in Kronstadt.
Military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko believes that Russia may mobilize 500-600 thousand people for defense, not offense. At the same time, Ukraine should use the window of opportunity in August-October to improve its positions on the front.
Russian resources have intensified a campaign with fakes about the EU preparing to deport Ukrainians of mobilization age. On July 1, about 170 publications on this topic were recorded.
Poland criticized the draft law on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon. Warsaw stated that the heroes of the UPA should not be honored in this pantheon.
The ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland without the permission of Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican called this a schismatic act, and all participants automatically incur excommunication.
Military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko believes that Russia could use the Finnish direction to divert NATO's attention, while actually striking Estonia.
Information about Zaluzhnyi's possible participation in the elections and the autumn vote has not yet been confirmed. The emergence of rumors may indicate preparation for various scenarios or a test of public reaction.
Polish special services are preparing for possible Russian sabotage that could escalate relations between Poles and Ukrainians. Minister Tomasz Siemoniak stated that Russia is intensifying its information warfare.
The URC-2026 conference concluded with the attraction of over 1. 5 billion euros and the signing of more than 30 agreements. Key areas include housing, transport, and municipal infrastructure.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has recorded a Russian IPSO aimed at destabilizing Sumy. Propagandists are spreading fakes about the alleged "surrender of the city" by the authorities and complaints about water pressure, although the disruptions are caused by Russian shelling.
Russian troops have constructed an embankment dam and a pontoon bridge on the Arabat Spit. Construction began after the AFU strike on the main bridge on June 8.
After the Moscow refinery was taken offline, the Russian authorities are redirecting fuel from regions to the capital to avoid a shortage. In Bashkortostan, gas stations have closed and strategic assets are being sold as a result.
On June 30, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with seven guided aerial bombs. As a result of the shelling, two people were killed and 15 were injured.
Ukrainians will be able to use the accumulated funds under the "National Cashback" program until July 31, 2026. Cashback for April will start being credited from July 3.
Brent and WTI crude futures lost about 20% and 19% in June. The reason was expectations of US-Iran talks and the resumption of shipping.
The Seimas of Lithuania approved the candidacy of Mindaugas Sinkevičius for the post of Prime Minister. A new coalition was formed after the exclusion of the party "Dawn of Nemunas" from the ruling coalition.
The United States plans to spend $4. 2 billion on modernizing bases in the UK, including the construction of new storage facilities for nuclear weapons. Part of the funds will go to upgrading an airbase from which bombers have carried out strikes on Iran.
The European Commission stated that a return to importing Russian gas is impossible under EU law. Brussels thus responded to a statement by the leader of the German far-right party AfD.
The SBU detained in Kyiv the former minister of fuel and energy of occupied Crimea. He faces up to 15 years in prison for high treason.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the bill on the transformation of SE "SkhidGZK" into a JSC. It is planned to join the plant to NNEGC "Energoatom".
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented a plan that envisages increasing military spending to nearly £80 billion per year by 2029. A significant portion of the funds will be directed toward the development of drones and artificial intelligence.
The head of the occupation administration of Crimea reported that there will be no large volumes of gasoline in the near future. He also acknowledged the unfair distribution of electricity on the peninsula.
Peskov stated that Moscow is ready to purchase fuel abroad at acceptable prices. The supplier countries are not specified, and Kazakhstan denies the negotiations.
The Russians have almost finished building an embankment dam across the Chongar Strait after the bridge was damaged by strikes from the Defense Forces. Ukraine continues to strike at the logistics of the occupiers.
The law provides for fees of up to 20 euros per item and a ban on advertising for Asian platforms like Shein. The document is criticized for not applying to European brands.