Pavlo Zinchenko
President Zelenskyy called on partners to accelerate sanctions against Russia after the night attack of 26 missiles and 597 drones. The attack covered regions from Kharkiv Oblast to Bukovyna, causing the death of two and injuring about 20 people in Chernivtsi.
Russian troops struck Chernivtsi and the region, damaging administrative buildings, residential buildings, and cars. As a result of the attack, two people died and 14 were injured.
The United States announced unprecedented sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on July 11, four years after anti-government protests. The sanctions include visa restrictions for Díaz-Canel and other high-ranking officials for human rights violations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Budapest's statements regarding the death of a conscript of Hungarian origin in Zakarpattia manipulative. The Ground Forces are ready for a transparent investigation of the circumstances of the case, emphasizing that mobilization is taking place due to Russia's aggression.
Ukraine is negotiating the supply of Italian-French SAMP/T systems, which are capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that Ukraine is actively working with partners to obtain these air defense systems.
New contacts between the Ukrainian and American sides will take place today and next week. Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi does not announce who exactly will arrive in Ukraine for security reasons, although US President's special representative Keith Kellogg previously stated his visit to Kyiv.
US defense support for Ukraine continues, despite media discussions about possible delays. Ukrainian and American teams are working to clarify the details of the allocated aid packages.
July 11 marks International Kebab Day. UNN has prepared a collection of five kebab recipes, including pork, chicken, lamb, vegetable, and fish, for a delicious weekend.
South Korea, the US, and Japan conducted joint air exercises over international waters near Jeju Island, involving a B-52H bomber. This is part of efforts to strengthen the response to nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting searches at the home of former minister Oleksandr Kubrakov. Details and reasons for the searches are currently not being disclosed.
In Kyiv on July 10, 2025, SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych was killed by five gunshots. Kyiv police and the SBU continue the investigation and search for the killer.
In June 2025, solar energy accounted for 22. 1% of the EU's total electricity, surpassing nuclear energy and fossil fuels. The Netherlands and Greece became record-breakers, while dependence on coal sharply decreased.
In Kyiv, repairs were carried out on street lighting networks on central streets, which caused short-term daytime activation of lights. This was necessary to identify faulty luminaires and check the network's operation after repairs.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 82/USD, which means a devaluation of 0.05 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.97/EUR.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov announced the swift agreement of a new round of negotiations with the USA. The dialogue on prisoner exchange continues, specialized structures are interacting, there is only a technical pause.
In Ukraine, automatic military registration is in effect, which saves time. However, in case of inaccuracies, it is necessary to contact the TCC to correct the data.
The President of Ukraine in Rome called on partners to help return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He emphasized the importance of fighting for children whom Russians are hiding in occupied territories or in Russia, teaching them hatred.
The President stated that Ukraine will be ready to open other clusters of negotiations on accession to the European Union this year.
President Zelenskyy announced the signing of about 200 agreements totaling 10 billion euros at the Ukraine Recovery Conference. This demonstrates partners' trust in Ukraine and serves as a signal for Italian and other businesses.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported on the construction of over 110 new factories and enterprises during the war. Ukraine's economy shows stable growth thanks to loans from international partners and offers investors a full package of opportunities.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska reported that over 80% of Ukrainians are in chronic stress due to fatigue, tension, and despair. She noted that the country's economy is sustained by the efforts of people who work after nights spent in basements.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated her country's readiness to help Ukraine in developing logistics communication lines with Moldova and Romania. This concerns corridors for Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, as well as ensuring infrastructure.
In Ukraine, 6,000 school cooks have been trained according to modernized standards. Every day, 1.5 million Ukrainian children receive free hot lunches.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to use frozen Russian assets, not just profits, for Ukraine's reconstruction. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation of the European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.
11,000 rehabilitation specialists are working in Ukraine, who have helped 600,000 people. The country has also launched an international medical partnership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partners to create a clear plan for the country's reconstruction, emphasizing a "Marshall Plan" style approach. He noted that Ukraine's reconstruction would modernize European infrastructure and industry.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, called on partners to increase investments in Ukrainian air defense and the production of missiles and drones. He emphasized the need to stop Russian air attacks and offered to share Ukrainian experience and technologies.
The President stated that Russia launches hundreds of drones, including modified "Shaheds", to sow fear and force Ukrainians to flee the country. This happens constantly, destroying homes, schools, and lives across Ukraine.
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the murder of an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported that a Russian drone hit a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. As a result of the attack, two women were killed and 16 people were injured, with dozens of objects damaged.