Donald Trump said he has found a group of "very wealthy people" who are ready to buy TikTok. He awaits approval from China and President Xi Jinping, and will reveal names in about two weeks.
The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan canceled all Russian cultural events due to attacks on Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan demands an investigation into this case, which led to the death and detention of compatriots.
Russian invaders have not pulled barrel artillery to Sumy region, where active battles with Ukrainian forces are ongoing. The enemy's advance in Sumy region has been stopped, and its activity in the border communities has significantly decreased.
In the middle of the day, a "fireball" exploded over Georgia, and a part of the meteor the size of a golf ball pierced the roof of a house. The object was traveling at 30,000 miles per hour and weighed over a ton.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov was rude to a serviceman who asked him about the monument to Alexander Pushkin. Trukhanov replied: "Why aren't you in the trenches?" to a question about an adherent of the Russian world.
Information is spreading online that a UAV allegedly fell in the center of Lviv. Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, emphasized that this information does not correspond to reality.
Assistant to dictator Putin, Yuri Ushakov, stated that the issue of a possible meeting between Putin and Trump is being discussed, but has not yet moved into a practical dimension. The time and place are difficult to name yet, but such a meeting is possible at any moment.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, despite previous American strikes. The country's existing industrial and technological capabilities allow them to quickly resume this process.
President Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council's decision on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. This step allows the use, accumulation, and production of anti-personnel mines.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against underestimating the threat Russia poses to Germany, calling the aggression against Ukraine the biggest security threat to Europe. He emphasized the need to increase defense spending and continue supporting Kyiv.
Russian occupiers use infantry groups in the Sumy region within the Khotyn and Yunakivka communities. Their activity has significantly decreased, which hinders advancement deep into Ukrainian territory.
The spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces denied the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kamyanske in Zaporizhzhia, stating that Ukrainian military personnel are holding their positions and repelling enemy attacks. Russians are trying to seize Kamyanske to control the Simferopol-Kharkiv highway and fire on Stepnohirsk and Zaporizhzhia.
Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, an F-16 pilot born in 1993, died while repelling a massive Russian air attack, having destroyed seven aerial targets. He was a classmate of pilot Andriy "Juice" Pilshchykov, who died in 2023.
President Zelenskyy ordered to clarify the details of the death of F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko, who destroyed seven aerial targets during the attack. The President also discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense after massive enemy strikes.
The US Senate backed Donald Trump's bill to cut taxes and spending by $4. 5 trillion, overcoming the first hurdle. Elon Musk called Trump's tax bill insane and destructive.
Russian drones and missiles attacked Drohobych district, hitting an industrial infrastructure facility. Electricity supply was lost in part of Drohobych, no casualties.
Poltava region suffered a massive combined attack: a hit occurred in the Kremenchuk district, and a building caught fire in the Poltava district. 1614 household and 58 commercial consumers in 18 settlements were left without electricity.
Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, born in 1993, on an F-16, died while repelling a massive Russian air attack on June 29, 2025. The pilot shot down seven aerial targets, but his F-16 aircraft was damaged and began losing altitude; the pilot did not manage to eject, steering the machine away from a populated area.
Physiotherapist Olha Filkina provided detailed information about scoliosis, including its types, degrees, causes, symptoms, possible consequences, and treatment methods. She emphasized the importance of consulting a specialist for basic exercises.
Fragments of downed Russian drones were displayed at an exhibition in Kyiv, including the "Oreshnik" ballistic missile and an updated "Shahed" with artificial intelligence and a camera. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted the presence of foreign components in Russian missiles and drones.
A representative of the GUR stated that the negotiation process with Russia regarding the exchange of prisoners of war continues and does not stop. Ukraine is ready to conduct as many stages as necessary to bring back all seriously ill, wounded, and young defenders.
Ukraine has returned home a group of Defenders under the age of 25, defenders with injuries and health problems. The vast majority of those released were held in captivity for more than three years, including those captured during the defense of Mariupol.
HACC applied a preventive measure in the form of a bail of UAH 30 million to the former acting director of the National Cancer Institute, who is suspected of misappropriating over UAH 231 million on medical equipment. The court also imposed a number of procedural obligations on him, including a ban on communicating with witnesses and wearing an electronic monitoring device.
Ukraine is aware of the detention of citizens deported from the Russian Federation on the Russian-Georgian border in improper conditions, and Ukrainian diplomats are working to resolve the issue. 12 Ukrainians have already been evacuated, and 14 more are waiting for the next flight.
The Ukrainian defense industry is receiving investments, but Kyiv has confirmed that it is ready to buy weapons from the United States. The President's Office also noted that the time will come when the aggression of autocracies will be broken, and international law will become stronger.
A bus with 55 Ukrainians overturned near Constanta on the Odesa-Bucharest route, four injured refused hospitalization. The Embassy of Ukraine in Romania is monitoring the situation and establishing the causes of the accident.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that he is in constant dialogue with Ukraine and Russia to organize a third round of negotiations. Turkey strives for a just and lasting peace, prioritizing diplomacy.
The Mejlis is trying to involve countries that maintain relations with Russia, particularly Turkey, in the return of Crimean political prisoners, including Crimean Tatars.
Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.
US President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran regarding its abandonment of nuclear ambitions following a successful operation to destroy the nuclear program. This comes after successful bombings that he says have set back Iran's nuclear program by decades, despite differing assessments from US intelligence.
