Yevhen Ustimenko

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.

Law enforcement officers eliminated a drug smuggling channel, seizing cocaine worth almost 7 million hryvnias. The organizer, a resident of Lviv, involved international drivers to transport drugs, which were then sold in Ukraine.

Law enforcement officers reported suspicion to three individuals after explosions in the Zhytomyr region on July 2. The director of one of the enterprises organized the production of explosives without permits, involving unqualified persons.

Dutch F-35 fighter jets will guard NATO airspace over Eastern Europe from September 1 to December 1. This will ensure the security of military equipment supplies to Ukraine and a rapid response to intruders.

Extreme heat has caused a critical drop in water levels in rivers across Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, the water level in the Tisza has decreased by 60%, and in the Danube by 40%, leading to the suspension of ferry services between Bulgaria and Romania.

In Afghanistan, a 45-year-old man married a 6-year-old child, which caused outrage and the intervention of the Taliban. The man was detained and then released on condition that he wait until the girl turns nine.

On July 7, Russian occupiers shelled Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. The head of the city military administration, Oleksandr Honcharenko, reported casualties.

In the Sumy region, Russian occupiers are deliberately targeting energy and gas facilities. Almost 20,000 consumers remain without electricity, and over 13,000 without gas.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has published an order from the commander of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces regarding the urgent reinforcement of the military base in Armenia. Personnel selection is being carried out from four combined arms armies, and individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking are prohibited from being selected.

People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on a scheme of fictitious employment in the National Circus Company, under which 78 men of conscription age went abroad and did not return. Similar cases have been recorded in philharmonic societies and other cultural institutions.

On July 7, Russian occupiers shelled Zaporizhzhia. Hits were recorded on residential buildings, a university building, and an enterprise.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have disagreements regarding aid to Ukraine within the framework of the "coalition of the willing" and approaches to communicating with Donald Trump. France is irritated by Britain's decision to engage with Trump, while London is annoyed by Paris's approach to negotiations.

The Dnipro City Council spent almost half of its funds, UAH 56. 8 million, on debt repayment. Other city councils have different spending priorities, for example, Kryvyi Rih on court fees, and Kharkiv on scholarships.

The Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant near Moscow, which produces explosives and components for ammunition, has been attacked. The enterprise is part of Russia's defense-industrial complex and supplies ammunition to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

European countries plan to double military investments to develop their own defense industry. They face the problem of lacking quality alternatives to American weaponry, such as the F-35 and Patriot systems.

In Kyiv on July 7, a Russian attack damaged a 1-meter diameter heating network, leaving about 500 buildings without hot water supply. These include residential buildings, schools, and medical facilities.

Due to the threat of drone attacks, Russian airports, including Pulkovo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo, have suspended operations. Dozens of flights have been delayed, and a "Carpet" regime has been introduced in some cities.

Germany received a large request for military aid from Ukraine, which includes air defense, protected equipment, and electronic warfare systems. The total cost of the request is one billion euros, but the German government does not confirm its existence.

Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that the explosion near CHP-6 occurred due to a short circuit in the wiring of the security guard's trailer, which led to the ignition of a tank with oil. The fire is not related to the operation of the CHP.

Ilan Shor's pro-Russian political bloc "Victory" announced its participation in Moldova's parliamentary elections. The list will be headed by Evghenia Guțul, head of Gagauzia, with the aim of "overthrowing the fascist regime" and holding early elections.

In Kyiv, on July 6, the movement of freight transport, which was restricted due to high temperatures, was resumed. The restrictions were in effect from July 4 for trucks over 24 tons at temperatures of +28°C and above.

Consumer Reports analyzed over 300,000 vehicles for its 2025 reliability ratings. Rivian, Cadillac, GMC, Jeep, and Tesla were identified as the least reliable models.

As a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region on July 6, 5 people were killed and one was injured. Kostiantynivka was subjected to airstrikes and missile shelling, Druzhkivka – to an FPV drone attack.

A man has been detained in Dnipro on suspicion of murdering his own 72-year-old father. The crime occurred on July 4 on Prystan Street in the Samarskyi district of the city.

A rockfall occurred at a mining and processing plant in Poland, killing a 37-year-old miner. Two other workers were rescued with minor injuries.

An explosion occurred on the tanker "Eco Wizard" in the port of Ust-Luga during ammonia loading, causing punctures and an ammonia leak. The crew was evacuated, and there were no casualties.

In Kyiv, a tank with fuel and lubricants exploded in a hangar of a commercial enterprise near CHP-6. There are no casualties, emergency services are working at the scene.