Yevhen Ustimenko

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine's post-war reconstruction would cost about $1 trillion over 14 years. The funds will come from two funds: the "Ukraine Fund" ($540 billion) and the European Structural Fund ($460 billion).

The Palm Beach County Commission will vote on naming 4 miles of Southern Boulevard "President Donald Trump Boulevard. " This decision has already been approved by the Florida legislature and signed by the governor.

The Foreign Minister urged foreign partners not to delay new sanctions against Russia after the massive attack on Kyiv on July 10. He emphasized the need for quick action on the US Senate bill and the 18th EU sanctions package.

The mobile application "Reserve+" faced a massive failure on July 10. Users report long loading times and errors in the application's operation.

Football club "Real Madrid" lost to "PSG" in a match in East Rutherford. "Paris Saint-Germain" won with a score of 4-0.

Ukraine's defense industry is transforming traditional models of military procurement, creating innovations in drone production. This allows the country to replace artillery with drones for conducting deep-strike warfare.

Russian Telegram channels are spreading a fake announcement about children assembling drones in Sumy for money. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted this information, pointing out the invalid phone number and the absence of such announcements.

In Mykolaiv Oblast, power supply has been restored in all 256 settlements that were de-energized due to an emergency outage. Previously, 88 settlements, including Mykolaiv, had already been reconnected.

As of early 2025, the most popular specialties among Ukrainian students are law (75,240), management (62,722), and psychology (59,217). People's Deputy Serhiy Babak notes a disparity between the popularity of these specialties and the needs of the economy, especially in technical and natural sciences.

Beijing denied Berlin's accusations of using laser weapons against a German plane during the EU mission "Eunavfor Aspides" in the Red Sea.

EU ambassadors approved sanctions against 7 individuals and 3 organizations accused of destabilizing the situation in Moldova. The sanctions will officially come into force next week.

A survey by the sociological group "Rating" showed that, besides President Zelenskyy, Zaluzhnyi and Budanov enjoy the greatest trust among Ukrainians. Trust in Zaluzhnyi is 73%, in Zelenskyy – 67%, and in Budanov – 56%.

On July 9, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv Oblast, hitting a farm and causing a fire.

This is 11% more than in May 2024. The share of new vehicles was 48%, and 1185 buses have been registered since the beginning of the year.

Lithuania and Finland plan to start domestic production of anti-personnel mines in 2025 for their own needs and for Ukraine. This decision is driven by the threat from Russia, and Finland considers mines to be a highly effective and cost-efficient weapon.

The Russians have begun construction of a bridge across the Mius Estuary in the Rostov region, which will become part of the road from Rostov to Mariupol and Crimea. According to local residents, the bridge looks more like a railway bridge, which will significantly improve logistics and throughput.

Girona midfielder Viktor Tsygankov may leave the club. His agent has signed a mandate with an Israeli agent regarding a possible transfer; there is interest from the Premier League.

Pentagon chief Pete Haggett authorized the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine last week without informing the White House. This is the second time in a year that Haggett has halted the flow of American weapons to Ukraine.

Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine is in the interests of the US, reducing the likelihood of Russian aggression. It also stimulates American industry and strengthens the US position in negotiations.

Russia is involving North Korean military personnel in the war in Ukraine, which creates prerequisites for obtaining cheaper volunteers. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak emphasizes the risk of war between NATO and Russia due to the use of DPRK troops.

Police reported suspicion to 22 employees of the Kalininska correctional colony in Donetsk region, who since 2014 tortured Ukrainians, holding them as prisoners of war and civilian hostages. They used brutal torture, beatings, and psychological violence, forcing them to sing the Russian anthem.

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the National Police of Ukraine has uncovered 447 cases of human trafficking. 365 victims have been identified, including women, men, and children.

The US President promised Zelenskyy to send 10 Patriot systems.

The SBU detained a former reserve lieutenant colonel of the Defense Forces, who was recruited by the FSB after being discharged from service in 2023. He collected information about Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the Sumy region and was supposed to create an enemy network.

The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection warns about a new fraud scheme where attackers, on behalf of a bank, offer a "cash reward" for a survey. They use phishing pages to steal data and gain access to bank accounts.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to Volodymyr Zelenskyy about 188 combat engagements per day and enemy losses of over a thousand servicemen. The discussion focused on preventing enemy advance and increasing the drone component.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.

Chinese suppliers play a key role in providing Russia with components for the production of attack drones used against Ukraine. 92% of foreign components in Russian drones are of Chinese origin, with supplies made directly and through intermediaries.

Great Britain has imposed sanctions on two Russians and one legal entity for the development of chemical weapons. Among them are the deputy commander of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops and an institute that supplies grenades with chemical substances.

In Kyiv, police detained two foreigners, aged 25 and 27, for publicly displaying Nazi symbols. Clothing, a flag, and a chevron with prohibited images were seized from them.