The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate: the dollar remained at UAH 41. 81, the euro lost 27 kopecks, settling at UAH 49.13. Different exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and zloty are observed in banks, exchange offices, and on the interbank market.
Ukraine is negotiating with potential mediator countries for the return of civilian hostages, including Crimean political prisoners.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets refuted information about Ukraine not returning Ukrainian prisoners deported by Russia, stating that all Ukrainian citizens are on the list for return. 45 Ukrainian citizens of this category are blocked at the Russian-Georgian border, regarding whom a letter has been sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expedite verification.
UAH 120 million bail was posted for Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov in a case concerning abuse of office and bribery. The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose bail as a preventive measure for him, but did not remove him from office.
In May, Ukraine returned to the Russian Federation citizens evacuated from the Kursk region. This happened as part of the return of civilians, without an exchange, as reported by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada reported on the investigation of 268 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian soldiers. The number of such cases has significantly increased over the past year, and the conditions of detention for prisoners remain extremely unsatisfactory.
Ukraine has not received information about the return of 339 children abducted by the occupiers from the list handed over to the Russian Federation in Istanbul. Ombudsman Lubynets stated that communication with the Russian Federation takes place through intermediaries, but the return of children from Russian territory is an extremely difficult process.
The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8191/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 4 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.40/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.64/PLN.
Deputy Minister of Justice Yevhen Pikalov reported that 8. 5 thousand convicts have been mobilized into the army, and the process continues without a downturn. The law on the mobilization of convicts was adopted in May 2024, the actual process began in August, and the president signed it on May 17, 2024.
The Appeals Chamber of the HACC upheld the ruling regarding Maksym Horbatyuk, an advisor to the former Minister of Community Development. He is suspected of abuse of power.
Ukraine is developing a specialized correctional program for veterans and combatants who are probation clients or serving sentences. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Justice Yevhen Pikalov, noting the increase in the number of such individuals.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a new bill on the penitentiary system, shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation of convicted persons. Deputy Minister of Justice Yevhen Pikalov announced an increase in employees' salaries and the creation of a center for monitoring electronic bracelets.
SBU drones hit the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant "Kupol" in Udmurtia on the morning of July 1. At least two hits were recorded, after which a fire broke out.
In Dorsten, Germany, the bodies of two Ukrainian citizens were found: a mother born in 1992 and her daughter born in 2023. A Ukrainian citizen born in 2009 has been detained and confessed to the crime; the case is under special control of Ukrainian diplomats.
Kyiv and Berlin agreed to intensify cooperation in the defense industry; Germany aims to create joint ventures to increase production in Ukraine. For 2025, Germany will allocate an additional 2 billion euros for Ukraine's defense, totaling 9 billion euros.
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan urged Sergey Lavrov not to interfere in the country's internal affairs. Mirzoyan stated that Lavrov's information about the "government's struggle against the church" is incomplete and incorrect, and that the actions are related to the legal process concerning an attempted coup.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv found Serhiy Kostenko, Oleh Haban, and Hennadiy Pogrebnyi guilty of unlawfully obstructing protest actions, but acquitted them of murder and inflicting bodily harm. The Office of the Prosecutor General is preparing an appeal, as it considers the decision contradictory.
The VR Education Committee supported bill No. 13107-d "On Vocational Education" and recommended its adoption in the second reading. The document provides for the modernization of the vocational education system, partnership with business, and new approaches to financing.
Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed Germany's continued participation in strengthening Ukraine's air defense. Germany will also provide 9 billion euros and finance long-range weapons.
The draft law on amendments to the state budget for 2025 envisages an additional UAH 412 billion, mainly for the provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (almost UAH 311 billion). Funding is planned to be covered by increasing revenues and domestic borrowings without raising taxes.
The commander of the UAV company "Krylonata Vataga" reported dynamic battles in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where the front is constantly changing. Russian troops daily carry out assault operations with infantry and equipment.
Passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border reached a high of 141,000 crossings per day, a significant increase compared to May. This is due to the summer period and increased departures from Ukraine.
Russian occupiers do not have sufficient forces to create a buffer zone along the border with Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions; their true goal is to seize the entire territory of Ukraine. The enemy is suffering significant losses, using only infantry groups, without armored vehicles, in this area.
From July, Ukraine is changing the voltage standard in the power grid to the European one, and salary indexation is returning. New rules for issuing IDP certificates and fines for tobacco traders are also being introduced.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 6409/USD, which is a depreciation of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.78/euro, and the zloty is UAH 11.50/zloty.
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