The European Union is considering creating a 100 billion euro fund for long-term support to Ukraine, which will start flowing from 2028. This will strengthen Europe's role in financing Ukraine amid uncertainty regarding aid from the United States.
Ukraine called on the IOC and international federations to reconsider the admission of Russians to the Universiade. Athletes participated in a propaganda tournament and are associated with military clubs.
The Center of National Resistance published a report on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in the first half of 2025. Russia is militarizing the TOT, creating new military bases and depleting Ukrainian resources, which leads to a humanitarian catastrophe.
Nariman Dzhelyal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. This event officially granted him the authority to perform the duties of an ambassador.
Trump announced that new "reciprocal" tariffs will take effect from August 1, 2025, without delay. This announcement is part of his trade strategy aimed at reshaping global trade flows.
In Zaporizhzhia, a man was detained who demanded 50% of the one-time financial assistance from the family of a fallen serviceman. He illegally received over UAH 1.3 million, using family ties with a TCC official.
The State Food and Consumer Service provided recommendations for preparing animals for travel abroad, emphasizing the importance of timely vaccination and document processing. Entry to the EU requires a rabies antibody titer, which necessitates chipping, vaccination, and a 3-month waiting period after blood collection.
The SBI has completed its investigation into two former railway workers who voluntarily cooperated with the enemy during the occupation of Kherson. They headed the cargo security department and organized a logistics hub for supplying weapons and ammunition to Russian units.
Ukraine is introducing free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 12–13 for the first time starting next year. Medical Procurements of Ukraine has signed a contract for the purchase of a 9-valent vaccine, with the first deliveries expected in late 2025.
In 2024, the gender gap in employment in the EU cultural sector narrowed to 0. 8 percentage points, reaching its lowest level in a decade. However, women in the cultural sector are more likely to receive low wages than men.
The Board of the President of Ukraine's Foundation supported a program to attract lecturers from leading foreign universities. Foreign lecturers will teach students in Ukraine for three to nine months or remotely.
In the first half of 2025, over UAH 7. 6 billion in alimony was collected, which is 30% more than last year. Almost 150,000 debtors faced restrictions, including a ban on traveling abroad and driving.
In Chernivtsi region, the elimination of the consequences of the bad weather on July 7 continues, which left more than 30 thousand consumers without electricity. Two substations and several high-voltage poles were damaged, work is ongoing in 5 settlements.
Putin did not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil due to the ICC warrant, and Xi Jinping did not visit the event. Andriy Kovalenko stated that BRICS did not become an anti-Western axis, and Russia is a ballast in this coalition.
The National Bank of Ukraine issued a commemorative coin "Ukrainian Cotton. UAV Vampire" with a face value of 5 hryvnias, dedicated to the multi-purpose Vampire drone. The coin joined the series "Armed Forces of Ukraine" and will be available from July 8, 2025.
Donald Trump criticized the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a "witch hunt. " He called for the politician to be left alone so that the people could judge him.
Andriy Yermak held a meeting with diplomatic advisors to leaders of Northern Europe and the Baltic states. Issues of Ukraine's recovery, strengthening defense, and progress in Kyiv-Washington relations were discussed.
The Patrol Police of Kyiv provided advice on safe riding on two-wheeled vehicles. Recommendations include checking the technical condition, using motorcycle helmets, and observing traffic rules.
Actress Park Gyu-young, who starred in the second season of "Squid Game", apologized for accidentally revealing a plot detail. She posted a photo hinting at Lee Jin-wook's character transforming into a guard, six months before the third season's release.
Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose warned that a massive increase in military spending in the EU could pose a serious risk to the bloc's financial stability. This applies to countries that do not control the reduction of budget deficits and public debt.
OPEC+ countries plan to approve a significant increase in oil production in September, completing the phased unwinding of voluntary cuts. The United Arab Emirates will also receive a larger production quota.
A new study of the skull of a 5-year-old girl found in Skhul Cave suggests her hybrid origin from Neanderthal and Homo sapiens. This discovery could change the understanding of interspecies contacts of ancient humans and the first organized burials.
Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new regional train No. 826/825 Lviv - Ternopil - Khmelnytskyi from July 11. The renovated train EPL9T No. 007 received 2nd class comfort, individual seats, USB sockets, and beverage vending machines.
Since the beginning of the year, 46 cases of botulism have been recorded in Ukraine, resulting in 57 affected individuals, three of whom died. The greatest danger is posed by dried fish and homemade canned goods purchased in unofficial places.
In Brovary, three cars collided at night, resulting in seven injured, including three minor children. Two children are in serious condition, one has undergone surgery.
Apple has appealed the European Commission's decision to fine it 500 million euros for violating competition rules. Apple believes that the Commission's demands exceed the limits of the law and impose confusing conditions for developers.
The SBI has completed its investigation into Serhiy Kolbin, commander of the Sevastopol "Berkut", and his subordinates. They are accused of killing Maidan activists and facilitating the occupation of Crimea, specifically of using prohibited ammunition on February 18, 2014, which led to the death of three people.
The Slovenian parliament approved a referendum on increasing defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, which could hinder government plans. The opposition and two coalition parties supported the initiative, which is consultative in nature.
From October 1, Ukrainians who work and live in municipal housing in the Netherlands will pay more than twice as much. This decision by Minister Mona Keijzer is aimed at reducing inequality and partially covering utility costs.
On July 4, a 12-year-old girl drowned in a body of water in the Nemyshlianskyi district of Kharkiv. The child stumbled and went into deep water; she could not be saved.
