The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development signed an agreement with the trade union, which increases the minimum wage for builders to 12,142 hryvnias. The agreement will be valid from 2025 to 2027 and is mandatory for enterprises in the industry.
In Portugal, the funeral of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died in a car accident, took place. The ceremony was attended by Liverpool players, the Portuguese national team, and coach Arne Slot.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov died on July 2, 2025, in Kursk Oblast. He became the 16th Russian general eliminated since the start of the full-scale invasion, which likely undermined Russia's command system.
Russian troops are trying to break through in the Pokrovsk direction towards Kostiantynivka and west towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Pressure has increased in the Lyman, Kupyansk directions, Vovchansk, and Chasiv Yar.
Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for OSGT "Khortytsia", stated that fighting with Russian occupiers is taking place in Donetsk Oblast, not Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russia attempted to spread disinformation about fighting in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
The Russian army uses the tactic of small assault groups in Sumy region, but does not achieve the desired results. The enemy suffers significant losses, with dozens killed and wounded daily.
The restoration of the National Children's Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt" after the Russian strike began immediately with conservation and technical inspection of networks. This summer, full-fledged repair work began, with the third floor for the bone marrow transplantation department being a priority.
On July 5, two drones attacked Chuvashia, damaging the JSC "VNIIIR" plant and a warehouse. According to the head of the republic, the drones were shot down by air defense.
Donald Trump said he discussed sanctions against Russia with Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin "is not thrilled" about them. Trump also had a conversation with Zelenskyy, which he called "very good" and "strategic."
In Germany, a Flixbus tourist bus traveling from Copenhagen to Vienna overturned on the A19 highway. As a result of the accident, 23 people were injured, including four Ukrainian citizens.
President Zelenskyy reported the downing of dozens of Russian "Shaheds" by interceptor drones. This happened after a massive attack that included over 500 Russian attack drones and missiles.
On July 4, around 2:00 PM, the Russian army shelled a residential area of Kupyansk. A 55-year-old woman was killed, and three people were injured.
Since 2020, 145 deputies of city councils in regional centers of Ukraine (12. 5%) have prematurely terminated their powers. Kropyvnytskyi region is the only one operating with its initial composition, while in Kherson, the number of deputies who resigned their mandates is 37%.
Ukraine conducted the eighth stage of prisoner exchange under the Istanbul agreements, returning military personnel, civilians, critically ill, and wounded, including medics. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, many of whom had been in captivity for over three years.
On July 4, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing back military personnel, including those from Mariupol, and civilians, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022. Among those released are seriously wounded, seriously ill, and those under 25 years old.
Prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against Oleg Poberezhniuk, former commander of the 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade. He is accused of inaction by military authorities, as he did not react to facts of inhumane treatment and torture of subordinate servicemen.
A Chinese component was found in a Russian drone in Kyiv after a night attack. The same night, the building of the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa suffered minor damage from Russian strikes.
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the obligations for ex-head of the SFS Roman Nasirov until September 4, 2025. He is suspected of receiving a bribe and causing damages to the state exceeding UAH 2 billion.
A study by Info Sapiens found that 63% of Ukrainians are knowledgeable about currency, but less than 50% understand banking services, taxes, and loans. Only 31% can convert a monthly loan rate into an annual one.
On July 4, the USA celebrates the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In Ukraine, this day marks Forensic Expert Day and National Police Day, as well as Country Music Day.
Football club "Liverpool" will forever retire the number 20 for Portuguese winger Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident. Jota, who joined the club in 2020, played 182 matches, scored 65 goals, and provided 26 assists.
Explosions were heard over occupied Donetsk, Makiivka, and Khartsyzk, with eyewitnesses reporting air defense activity. After the shelling, smoke is visible in Khartsyzk.
The US House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump's domestic policy bill, sending it for his signature. The document provides for tax cuts, increased funding for the Pentagon and border security, and a reduction in the federal social security system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European countries to increase pressure on Russia, calling it a deliberate anti-European project. He emphasized the need for tough sanctions, a cap on oil prices, and an end to dual-use goods supplies.
The IMF warned that Trump's tax bill would make it harder to reduce the US budget deficit and debt burden. The bill increases the deficit by $3.3 trillion, which contradicts the reduction of federal debt in the medium term.
Russian dictator's aide Yuriy Ushakov stated that the next round of talks in Istanbul will be bilateral between Russia and Ukraine. Washington's participation in this process is not expected.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a meeting at the level of leaders of Ukraine and Russia is necessary to achieve peace, as only Vladimir Putin makes decisions in the Russian Federation. He also confirmed a conversation with Donald Trump in the coming days.
In total, since 2022, 1754 apartment buildings and 214 educational institutions have been damaged in the capital.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that the audit revealed over 20,000 criminal proceedings against businesses, which significantly exceeds official data. All these cases will be reviewed, leading to their closure, additional expert examinations, or referral to court.
Football club "Liverpool" confirmed the death of its winger Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva as a result of a car accident in Spain. The accident occurred due to a punctured tire on a Lamborghini, which led to a fire.
