Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained about alleged “threats” to Russia from the West, while US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Russia sees a threat in the fact that democracy is functioning on its borders, denying any military threat to Russia before its invasion of Ukraine.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
As a result of Russian shelling of 13 settlements in Donetsk region, one civilian was killed, seven were wounded, and 73 civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, educational institutions and infrastructure.
The United States continues to develop a number of hypersonic technology programs and seeks to accelerate their development and testing.
At night and in the morning, Russians shelled 5 settlements in Sumy region, 68 explosions from mortars, grenade launchers, artillery and drones were recorded.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Szijjarto discussed the situation around Ukraine and bilateral cooperation during a meeting in New York.
Over the last day, 112 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with most enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the occupants tried to break through the Ukrainian defense.
Two people were killed and three injured as a result of the Russian shelling of the village of Pryozerne in Kherson region.
The Russian "Shahed" flew more than 350 kilometers over Belarus, entering from Ukraine and reaching the Vitebsk region.
Russians dropped bombs on a bus stop in Myrnohrad, killing 4 people, including a child, and injuring 9 others, destroying buildings and vehicles.
A 72-year-old woman was killed and two others injured in a Russian attack on Pryozerne in Kherson region.
A 61-year-old man sustained a mine-blast injury and a concussion as a result of a nighttime Russian shelling of Kherson.
Kyiv RMA and the State of Utah signed a memorandum of understanding. The document states the intention to develop cooperation in the areas of economy, agriculture, energy, health and environment, science, technology, art, culture, and humanitarianism.
The ashes of Yevhen Shtender, one of the last commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army who died in Canada two years ago, and his daughter Sofia were buried at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.
Air Defense Forces shot down a reconnaissance drone over Dnipropetrovs'k region, the head of the regional military administration said.
Currently, more than 90 educational institutions in Kyiv region are being equipped with shelters. They are being built in 22 schools and a kindergarten, 67 shelters are being repaired, and modular shelters are planned to be installed in 4 more educational institutions.
Billionaire Elon Musk has made a significant but undisclosed donation to America PAC, a fund supporting Donald Trump's campaign in key states.
The explosions occurred in Dnipro after the Air Force warned of possible air defense operations against a reconnaissance UAV in the region.
In the Donetsk region, a power brigade came under enemy fire, injuring the driver, and the building of the control center was destroyed by Russian shelling, injuring two people.
Ukraine cannot wait another 75 years to join NATO and should become a member as soon as possible, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
An air alert is declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery, resulting in 21 explosions.
An explosion was reportedly heard in Kharkiv, probably outside the city, while the Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching the KAB in Kharkiv region.
Due to the abnormal heat wave and higher-than-forecast electricity consumption, three rounds of blackouts will be applied in the regions from 2 p. m. until the end of the day on July 13.
The Russian army dropped explosives on the Bilopil community and launched a drone strike on the Esman community in Sumy region.
Six civilians were killed and 22 others injured, including a child, as a result of massive shelling by Russian troops of 17 settlements in Donetsk region.
The driver of a Toyota Hilux hit and killed a soldier walking on the side of the road in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, and fled the scene, and law enforcement is currently searching for the culprit.
Russian troops shelled Marhanets community and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovs'k region with heavy artillery, damaging infrastructure, a private house and an outbuilding.
In most regions of Ukraine today, the heat will be 35-41°C, sometimes up to 40-41°C in the south, while in the far west there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have fired 32 MRLS at populated areas in Kharkiv region, wounded a 68-year-old woman in Vovchansk, and damaged several residential buildings and infrastructure across the region.
