Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that Vladimir Putin is not interested in a serious discussion of peace in Ukraine. The US Senate may vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia by the end of the month.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. They discussed Ukraine's integration into the EU, unblocking negotiation clusters, and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia.
On July 9, around 10:30 PM, the Russian military shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with artillery. As a result of the shelling, three people sustained injuries of varying severity.
On the night of July 9-10, 2025, Bitcoin reached a new historical maximum of $111,999, increasing by 3. 3% per day. The cryptocurrency's market capitalization is $2.02 trillion, and the growth is attributed to the weakening dollar and demand from institutional investors.
US President Donald Trump is ready to sign the bill on tough sanctions against Russia if he gains more control over their implementation. The administration will not accept Congress's micromanagement of foreign policy.
In Odesa, patrol police officers rescued a dog with gunshot wounds on Lvivska Street. The animal was transported to a veterinary clinic, its condition is stable, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
On July 9, a fatal road accident occurred in Ternopil region on the R-43 Ternopil–Zbarazh–Lanivtsi highway, near the village of Syniava. As a result of the collision between a car and a truck, four people died – the driver and passengers of the car.
The occupation administration in Luhansk region increased bus fares, explaining it by improved service quality and driver shortage. Since the beginning of the year, the cost of travel has increased by 60%.
On July 7, Russian troops lost 1070 soldiers and 41 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.07.25 are estimated at 1,028,610 personnel.
On July 7, Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered 503 strikes on 13 settlements, resulting in 64 reports of destruction. These included 5 airstrikes, 337 UAV attacks, 8 MLRS shellings, and 153 artillery strikes.
On July 8, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +39° in most of the territory. In the western regions, short-term rains, thunderstorms, sometimes hail and squalls are forecast, and significant rains in Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia.
The Pentagon confirmed the shipment of additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at the direction of US President Donald Trump. This decision was made to ensure Ukrainians can defend themselves.
As of 06:00 on 08. 07.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of 4 Kalibr missiles.
Suspended deliveries of some American military aid to Ukraine may resume after a series of meetings in Italy and Ukraine. The US has already informed Kyiv of its intention to resume supplies of engineering equipment and some types of armored vehicles.
In Mexico, a truck carrying 33 tons of gold and silver concentrate belonging to Grupo Minero Bacis was robbed. The criminals blocked the vehicle, took the driver and security personnel hostage, and stole the trailer with the valuable cargo.
According to Barrot, the European Union is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia, which will be the toughest in the last three years. The restrictions will be aimed at the financial and energy resources of the Kremlin, and may also affect foreign companies that help circumvent previous sanctions.
On the night of July 8, Mykolaiv was subjected to an enemy attack, as a result of which a 51-year-old man was injured and hospitalized. The shelling also caused a fire in the suburbs.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made despite the previous suspension of supplies of some types of weapons due to low US military stockpiles.
Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary are causing changes in passenger train schedules. Flights from Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava are delayed, and the contact network near Barkasovo and Skole has also been damaged.
During the second stage of the Tour de France 2025 cycling race, spectators watched the competition from a cemetery. This behavior caused outrage among cycling fans.
The death toll from the devastating flood in Texas has reached 104, with dozens still missing. Rescue operations continue along the Guadalupe River, which has risen to the height of a two-story building.
Israel is considering military action against Iran if Tehran resumes its nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss this issue with US President Donald Trump.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin dismissed Roman Starovoit from the post of Russian Transport Minister when he was already dead. According to Russian media, Starovoit's body was found on July 5.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are forcing schoolchildren to subscribe to propaganda publications, including "Journal of the Firsts". This publication, a product of the Kremlin youth movement, has become mandatory for high school students in Kherson region.
US President Donald Trump informed the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, and South Africa about the introduction of new import duties. The size of the duties ranges from 25% to 40%, and companies can avoid them by moving production to the US.
On July 7, 137 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops launched 2 missile and 48 air strikes, using 5 missiles and 69 guided bombs, as well as 1213 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 209 occupiers and a significant amount of equipment were neutralized.
Due to Russian strikes on TCCs and SPs, their work will be reformatted to ensure the safety of personnel and visitors. Possible options include dispersing military commissars, remote services, and expanding digitalization.
Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, will officially assume office on August 6 after taking the oath at a Sejm session. Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia signed a resolution to convene parliament for this event.
Ukrainian scientists from the "Akademik Vernadsky" station showed a winter excursion into the Southern Ocean, where they recorded ice pancakes and encountered humpback whales. Researchers are studying the behavior of cetaceans in the context of climate change.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office showed the consequences of the shelling of the Shevchenkivskyi and Novobavarskyi districts, where the enemy carried out 6 strikes with Geran-type UAVs on public buildings. As a result of the attack, a 46-year-old woman was injured.