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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed doubt about Ukraine's accession to the European Union by 2034. He noted that Ukraine's reconstruction after the war would be linked to its EU accession process, but this would take several years.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the Kremlin's nervous reaction to the bans on Russian state media in Europe. The restrictions, imposed by a number of European countries, have dealt a blow to Russia's foreign propaganda system.
Russian troops shelled four districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing two people and wounding 12. A transport enterprise, private homes, power lines, and a gas pipeline were damaged.
In Donetsk region, the list of settlements where the curfew will be in effect from 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM has been expanded. This applies to territories located less than 10 kilometers from the front, according to the order of the head of the Donetsk OMA.
Denys Shmyhal held the first meeting with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and the Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov. The situation at the front, defense self-sufficiency, and new arms supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were discussed.
An explosion occurred in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district due to the controlled disposal of an enemy munition. It was found in the elevator shaft of a building damaged on June 17.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced the return of a group of teenagers from the occupied territories. The children were subjected to persecution and pressure from Russian special services; the youngest child is three years old.
Czech President Petr Pavel has signed an amendment to the criminal code that criminalizes the propaganda of communist ideology. The legislation provides for up to five years in prison for supporting movements that suppress human rights or incite hatred.
The number of Russia's hybrid attacks in Europe has sharply increased since 2022, with over 200 incidents recorded between 2014 and 2024. The main targets are energy, transport, and communications, and the attacks are aimed at weakening European unity.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with attack UAVs, hitting the Kamianske district. As a result of the shelling, two people died, 11 were wounded, buildings and transport were damaged.
On July 17, the HUR Cyber Corps attacked the network infrastructure of PJSC "Gazprom", destroying a large volume of databases and installing special software.
The acting director of "UkrNDIproektrestavratsiya" has been notified of suspicion of embezzling 260,000 hryvnias. The funds were allocated for the development of an emergency prevention project for Tower No. 4 of the "Kyiv Fortress" museum, but a number of works were not completed.
Law enforcement officers detained "Naum", an "overseer" who coordinated criminal structures and controlled prisons in southern Ukraine. He is accused of creating criminal influence and extorting millions, including an attempt to seize an agricultural enterprise.
Chicago corn and soybean futures fell to a virtual 19-year low due to expectations of a bumper harvest in the US. This creates difficulties for American farmers due to high production costs and growing competition from Brazil.
Ukraine has received 70,000 doses of the combined PENTA-Hib vaccine for free vaccination of children against five dangerous diseases. Vaccination is carried out according to the national Calendar of preventive vaccinations within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Health and Gavi and UNICEF.
Hungary has banned the entry of three Ukrainian military officials due to the death of an ethnic Hungarian in Zakarpattia. The Ukrainian side states that the cause of death was pulmonary embolism, not beating.
In Lviv, doctors successfully performed a unique ALPPS operation on 10-month-old Demyan, growing a new part of the liver for him. This allowed for the removal of a large malignant tumor that affected almost the entire organ.
Prosecutors and the SBU identified a Russian colonel who, on April 29, 2024, ordered an attack on Odesa with an "Iskander-M" missile with a cluster warhead. As a result of the strike on the "Health Track," 8 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were killed, and 23 were injured.
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal satisfied the demands of the Ministry of Justice, canceling the registration of rights to four real estate objects of the CPU in Kyiv, transferred in 2014 to a controlled charitable organization. This property, with a total area of 1163.6 sq. m, will be transferred to state ownership, as the CPU is banned.
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation refutes CNN's information about Russia's preparation for a new summer offensive. It is noted that the intensity of hostilities has changed, but the offensive has not stopped.
The US Senate has approved a $9 billion cut in federal spending, including funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. The bill, which now moves to the House of Representatives, has a minor impact on the national debt but could have serious consequences for the programs being cut.
The Polish Foreign Ministry summoned a representative of the Russian embassy over a Shahed drone attack on a Barlinek Group factory in Vinnytsia. The enterprise is engaged in civilian production and is part of Polish business.
Ukrzaliznytsia showed the current state of the station in Pokrovsk, which served as a starting point for thousands of evacuees. The building is damaged by shelling, but remains intact.
A Russian aerial bomb hit the center of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, near the "Avrora" store during rush hour. People were killed and injured; the local hospital cannot cope with the influx of wounded.
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov reported on the results of his two years of work, highlighting six key areas and achievements in stabilizing the front, developing the defense industry, and digitalization. He also emphasized the increase in international aid and successes in returning prisoners of war.
The death toll in Chernivtsi has increased after the Russian missile strike on July 12. 74-year-old Vasyl Klypych, a resident of Sniatyn, died in the hospital from multiple shrapnel wounds.
Hungary has initiated the inclusion of three Ukrainian military commanders in the EU sanctions list. This is related to the alleged violent death of a Hungarian in Zakarpattia due to the actions of the TCC.
As of July 1, 2025, Ukrainian youth aged 18 purchased books worth over 91. 5 million hryvnias under the state program "eBook". Most of the funds were spent in online bookstores, and women predominate among the recipients of assistance.
