After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
In Pavlohrad, an unemployed man was detained who was collecting data on air defense and the movement of military echelons. He installed a hidden camera near the railway track, disguising it as a household item.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
Russian troops attacked a training base of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kropyvnytskyi, hitting the dining hall. At least ten foreign volunteers were killed, and over a hundred servicemen were wounded.
On July 15, the airspace over Anchorage, Alaska, will be closed. This is due to the planned negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
In Zakarpattia, near the village of Pallo, 19 citizens of Ukraine who were attempting to illegally cross the border into Slovakia were detained. The violators were detected by cameras, and operational groups arrived at the scene.
Former heads of the regional branch of "Ukrzaliznytsia" and the director of the contracting company have been notified of suspicion. They organized a scheme to falsify documents and make payments for unperformed forest management works totaling over UAH 6.7 million.
Vladimir Putin will visit the USA for the first time in 18 years for a summit with Donald Trump in Alaska. The Kremlin seeks to avoid new sanctions and is looking for diplomatic ways to resolve the war in Ukraine.
In July 2025, the number of T1 transit declarations in Ukraine reached 8,000, which is an absolute record since the introduction of the NCTS system. In total, over 208,000 declarations have been processed, indicating growing business confidence and the effectiveness of process digitalization.
Russia systematically violates the rights of Ukrainian children, particularly through illegal adoption and the creation of an online resource for their selection. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to law enforcement agencies, emphasizing signs of human trafficking and genocide.
Southern Europe is suffering from record heat and large-scale forest fires, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The fire has reached UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientists warn of uncontrolled conditions.
Great Britain supports diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. London emphasizes Kyiv's mandatory participation in any agreements.
Since the beginning of the year, 4,000 Ukrainians have used the state program "eOselia", receiving UAH 7. 3 billion in financing. Over the past week, 146 loans worth UAH 277 million were issued, 91 of which were on the primary market.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, enemy FPV drones attacked Nikopol district, injuring five people, including elderly women and men. Two men in Marhanets community were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
In the village of Rovzhi, a 59-year-old man shot his neighbor's Alabai dog with a hunting weapon. The police informed him of suspicion of animal cruelty.
A 14-year-old girl was liberated from occupation, where Russian guardianship authorities tried to forcibly send her to an orphanage in the Russian Federation. She is now safe with her grandmother, who had been waiting for her for several years.
British Gemfields Group Limited sold the jewelry brand Fabergé to American SMG Capital LLC for $50 million. Gemfields will focus on precious stone mining, while Fabergé will begin a new stage of development.
In Ukraine, there are 559 foster families providing temporary care for 1065 children, which exceeds the initial plan. The need for such families remains high, with approximately 7,000 children annually requiring alternative care.
A norovirus outbreak in a children's camp in the Lviv region affected 53 people, including children and staff. Laboratory tests detected the virus in stool samples of the sick and in drinking water from the cooler.
Strong fires in Castile and León, Spain, have forced the evacuation of 1,650 residents, including from the UNESCO site of Las Médulas. The fire is spreading due to strong winds, and rescuers are working on five fronts.
Lithium prices and battery manufacturers' shares surged after the shutdown of CATL's key mine in Jiangxi province. This closure, which will last at least three months, affects up to 6% of global lithium production.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský arrived in Ukraine for his sixth visit. He assured of unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Russian occupiers are again actively using the Mariupol port to export fuel. This indicates a change in logistics priorities and preparation for offensive actions.
Occupiers are using the Mariupol Iron and Steel Works named after Illich as a military base, setting up ammunition depots and barracks. The enterprise also serves as a source of scrap metal, which is exported to the Russian Federation.
In occupied Mariupol, water is supplied once every two days for a few hours with minimal pressure. Residents complain about yellow water with sediment and an unpleasant smell, unsuitable for use.
British research has found a link between prosocial behavior in children and healthy eating in adolescence. Children who showed kindness were more likely to choose healthy foods at 14-17 years old.
Donald Trump ordered the official portrait of Barack Obama and several other former US presidents to be moved from the main foyer of the White House to a remote area inaccessible to visitors. This decision, which contradicts modern protocol, is another signal of a long-standing political animosity.
Bitcoin's price rose to $122,000, approaching its all-time high of $123,205. The growth is driven by the interest of large investors and corporate treasuries.
In Germany, a Porsche Panamera was recorded at 321 km/h, exceeding the limit by 201 km/h. The driver faces a fine of 900 euros, a 3-month license suspension, and 2 penalty points in the "Flensburg" system.
A potential end to the war in Ukraine could solidify the Kremlin's control over part of the occupied territories. This sets the stage for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, while Ukraine's European allies express concern.
