Candidate of Medical Sciences Valentyna Korneyeva explained that drinking ice water in the heat can cause serious diseases of the throat and nervous system. She recommends drinking room temperature water or warm tea to effectively quench thirst.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for the opening of the negotiation cluster regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU during Denmark's presidency of the European Council. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining the EU's strength.
On Thursday, Zimbabwe experienced a massive nationwide power outage due to a system failure that led to a loss of production at two power plants. Electricity imports from South Africa, Zambia, and Mozambique were also interrupted.
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin discussed the implementation of the Istanbul agreements. Putin stated about seeking a negotiated resolution to the conflict, while Trump raised the issue of cessation of hostilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the "Future of Ukraine" award to 11-year-old Danish volunteer Jens Fogh Thomsen for raising funds to help Ukrainian children. The boy collected over 34,000 Danish kroner by selling blue and yellow beaded chickens, which he used to purchase school backpacks and supplies.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the transfer of two million shells and 1. 5 billion euros to Ukraine. The aid is financed by Russian funds, which underscores the importance of the Save Safe program for investments in Ukraine's defense.
Russian TG channels are spreading a fake "document" about the mobilization of persons with dual citizenship, including Moldovan, in Odesa and the region. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted this information, pointing out grammatical errors and a forged decree.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the damage from Russian shelling is estimated at 10 billion euros, but the real amount could be higher. Kharkiv is the most destroyed among the large cities of Ukraine, with 8.5 thousand damaged residential buildings and significant destruction in the educational sector.
A Russian ballistic missile strike was recorded in Odesa, causing the death of two people. Three more people were injured as a result of the attack.
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will take place on July 19 in London at Wembley Stadium. Bookmakers predict the Ukrainian boxer to win with odds of 1.20.
Former world champion Tyson Fury challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a third fight, scheduling it for April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London. Usyk confirmed his readiness for the "trilogy."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on amendments to the Budget Code, which will allow transferring funds from the extraction of minerals to the Ukrainian-American investment fund for reconstruction. This is part of the agreement with the USA dated April 30, 2025, on the creation of a fund with a 50/50 participation split.
On July 3, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 2025. The world celebrates World Meerkat Day, founded in 2018 in Australia.
Republican congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Michael McCaul called on President Trump to resume military aid to Ukraine and hold an emergency briefing for Congress. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen also expressed concern about the suspension of supplies, which the White House explains by the low level of its own military reserves.
Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a law establishing July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for Poles who died from the actions of the OUN and UPA in Volyn. The law was adopted by the Polish Sejm, which asserts a "crime of genocide" against the Polish population.
In Zhytomyr region, two people died and 15 more were injured as a result of two explosions, Vitaliy Buniechko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, reported.
In June 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with over 330 missiles, including almost 80 ballistic ones, and over 5,000 drones. This underscores the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, according to Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
US President Donald Trump, effective July 1, lifted sanctions against Syria, as well as a number of Russian banks, institutions, and individuals, including former FIDE head Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Among the companies from which restrictions have been lifted is "Rosoboronexport," the sole state intermediary for arms exports in Russia.
The United States has halted the supply of several important types of weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptors and high-precision shells. The decision, made in early June, is due to concerns about Washington's own military readiness.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets nominated Professor Olena Ivanovska of Kyiv National University for the position of language ombudsman. He noted that the current ombudsman, Taras Kremin, must leave office in accordance with the law.
Dmytro Lubinets outlined the duties of the military ombudsman, who will deal with violations of military rights during service. This includes failure to respond to reports and service violations, while mobilization issues remain with the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that it is most difficult for Ukraine to return civilian hostages due to the lack of clear mechanisms and an international partner. Unlike prisoners of war and children, there is no exchange procedure for civilians.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets reported cases of mobilization of seriously ill individuals, who are subsequently successfully demobilized. The procedure may be delayed if the serviceman is in a combat zone.
Over three years, the Ombudsman's Office conducted more than 1. 5 thousand visits to places of detention, uncovering cases of beatings and torture of prisoners, which led to the opening of about three dozen criminal proceedings. In the Kyiv pre-trial detention center, abuses amounting to 10 million hryvnias were recorded, including combat payments to employees who were not at the front, and improper conditions of detention.
Over three years, the Ombudsman's Office has received more than 71,000 appeals from families of prisoners of war and missing persons. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported over 300 meetings and efforts to engage international partners.
Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA fund, 1378 Ukrainian children deported by Russians have been returned home. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that up to 1.5 million children in the temporarily occupied territories remain at risk of deportation.
The aggressor country Russia has launched a large-scale information campaign aimed at discrediting Ukrainian authorities before partners and families of prisoners of war. Representatives of the Russian Federation call relatives of prisoners, claiming that Ukraine does not want to take them back, and offer to write appeals.
The Ombudsman's Office received 3,500 complaints regarding human rights violations during mobilization in 2024. In 2025, more than 2,000 such complaints have already been registered.
The High Anti-Corruption Court did not suspend Oleksiy Chernyshov from the post of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity. This decision was made based on the results of the court hearing.
In June, the Russian authorities disconnected mobile internet a record 655 times, exceeding the global figure for 2024. The Center for Countering Disinformation noted that this is part of a policy of information control, not security measures.
