The US State Department stated that arms supplies to Ukraine have not ceased, but only been reviewed. President Trump remains committed to the obligations regarding the transfer of Patriot missiles.
The Pentagon's decision to suspend some arms supplies to Ukraine came as a surprise to many, including members of Congress and European allies. The move caused concern and disappointment, especially among Republicans, due to the influence of official Elbridge Colby.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Evdokimov, expressing protest regarding the death of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. Baku demands an objective investigation and punishment of those responsible, denying accusations of interference in Russia's internal affairs.
Ukraine has returned a group of teenagers from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children were under pressure, without access to Ukrainian education, and under threat of mobilization.
A major and a female sergeant from the military unit "Desna" are accused of misappropriating food products worth almost half a million hryvnias. A preparatory meeting in the case of the rear services chief is scheduled for July 3.
In June, the Ministry of Defense codified over 120 new types of weapons, most of which are domestically produced. Since the beginning of 2025, over 600 types of weapons and military equipment have been approved for use, including 270 new UAVs.
The government dismissed Taras Kremen from the post of Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language.
Mykhailo Podolyak denied the cessation of US arms supplies to Ukraine. Deliveries of anti-missiles, especially for the Patriot systems that protect civilians, are ongoing.
For the first five months of 2025, 2032 decisions were made in corruption cases, which is 37% more than last year. 97% of cases end in fines, with only 44 people receiving real prison sentences.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko denied information about the capture of the village of Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The US has imposed sanctions on the Russian company Aeza Group and its international network for supporting cybercriminal activity. The company provided services to online extortionists who targeted the US defense industry.
Sweden is reallocating international aid, providing about 150 million euros to Ukraine and for humanitarian needs. These changes are due to the evolving international situation.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has annulled 445 decisions of medical-social expert commissions (MSEK) on establishing disability for officials, most of which concern the State Customs Service. As part of the inspection, 2630 cases of officials from more than 70 state bodies are continuing.
Starting July 1, Germany is abolishing the visa denial appeal procedure worldwide. Applicants can now submit a new application or challenge the decision in the Berlin Administrative Court.
From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.
Europe, particularly France, has been gripped by an anomalous heatwave, which has led to the declaration of a red alert level and the closure of the Eiffel Tower. Air temperatures could reach 41°C in Paris, 43°C in Spain, and 34°C in London. In France, schools are closed, there are power outages and train disruptions, and in Italy, outdoor work is prohibited.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to increase the subsistence minimum for disabled citizens to UAH 2,564 in 2026. The government's plans also include annual pension indexation and the introduction of a second-tier pension system.
This July, five anticipated film premieres are hitting the big screens: "Jurassic World: Rebirth", "The Life of Chuck", "I Know What You Did Last Summer", "Rules of Flirting" and "The Watcher". The list covers adventures, fantasy, horror, comedies and thrillers.
On June 27, 153 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 56 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks. The total losses of the Russians amounted to a thousand people, as well as a significant amount of equipment and weapons.
The Government of Canada has introduced tariff quotas for steel product imports from countries without free trade agreements, effective June 27, 2025. Exceeding the defined limits will be subject to an additional 50% tariff.
Denmark will become the first European state to legally enshrine citizens' copyrights to their biometric data. This step is aimed at combating deepfakes and will allow demanding the blocking of content without consent.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on enemy losses over the past day. Russia lost at least 1000 servicemen, as well as hundreds of pieces of equipment, including 1 tank and 4 aircraft.
On June 28, forecasters in Ukraine predict variable cloudiness, short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls. The air temperature will be 19-24°, in the south and east up to 28°.
The "Atesh" resistance movement successfully carried out sabotage in the Donetsk region, burning a relay cabinet on the railway near Yasynuvata. As a result, military cargo for the occupiers arrived with a significant delay, disrupting their plans.
Donald Trump said that a truce in Gaza is close and could be reached as early as next week. He noted that the US is intervening due to the death toll and is providing significant aid to the region.
A Tesla Model Y electric car independently drove from the factory to a customer's home in Austin, Texas, without a driver or remote control. The trip, which covered city roads and highways, demonstrates the company's progress in autonomous driving.
Former head of Venezuelan military intelligence, Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons in the United States. According to the investigation, he organized cocaine supplies, acting within the framework of the Venezuelan state structure.
The US Senate did not support a bill that would have required congressional approval for the use of the military against Iran. 53 out of 100 senators voted against limiting powers, including one Democrat and one Republican.
On the night of June 28, Russian troops attacked a 21-story residential building in Odesa, causing a fire on the 7th-9th floors. As a result of the attack, 2 people are known to have died, and 4 were injured; 5 people were rescued, including a child.
Germany will increase the minimum wage to 13. 90 euros per hour in 2026 and to 14.60 euros in 2027. This will make it the second highest in the EU after Luxembourg.
