German Defense Minister supported excluding potential AfD ministers from access to classified data. The reason cited was the party's close ties with Moscow and Putin.
Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a five-month suspension. Shipping has been renewed between the ports of Dayyer and Al-Ruwais.
President Zelenskyy reported that intelligence has data on Russia's preparation of a new massive strike. He called on partners to accelerate the supply of air defense systems for Patriot.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the Russians can achieve almost nothing in offensive operations. He believes that Ukraine's defensive strategy is creating conditions for ending the war.
Poland's Defense Minister ordered the declassification of all donations to Ukraine for 2022-2026. He also ordered the Military Counterintelligence Service to find out who deliberately disclosed state secrets.
The President of Ukraine held a phone conversation with the leader of France. The sides coordinated actions to strengthen air defense and diplomatic pressure on Russia.
The referendum on canceling lifelong payments to the prime minister after resignation was declared invalid due to a turnout of 16. 1% against the required 50%. The provision on payments appeared in 2024 after the assassination attempt on Robert Fico.
The dictator may announce mass mobilization to avoid losing the war in Ukraine. But such a move carries enormous risks due to discontent among Russians and previous negative experience.
The MP and Olympic medalist offered his colleague to hold a duel in the ring. The reason was Tyshchenko's attempt to fight with a former Azov fighter near the High Anti-Corruption Court.
The country's government agreed to host the full operational phase of the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine. The tribunal moves from preparation to full-fledged work on the territory of the Netherlands.
Ukrainian military has intensified attacks on occupied Crimea, focusing on air defense systems, transport infrastructure, and power grids. This has significantly impacted logistics and daily life on the peninsula.
The statement was made on July 4, US Independence Day, while Trump did not specify what exactly he meant.
Head of the CPD Andriy Kovalenko stated that Kostiantynivka is not under Russian control, calling the chief of the Russian General Staff a liar, who prepares separate maps for Putin. The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to defend the city.
ISW stated that Putin and Russian commanders are exaggerating troop advances to spread the narrative of Russia's inevitable victory. Analysts refuted claims about the capture of settlements and the approach to Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Sloviansk.
Hundreds of masked members of Patriot Front marched through the streets of Washington during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence. They carried American, Confederate flags, and inverted banners.
In Kyiv, the "Motherland Monument" was illuminated in blue, white, and red to honor the 250th anniversary of US independence. The initiative was carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, strict security measures have been introduced, paralyzing the city. Local residents and the opposition criticize the authorities for turning the capital into an open-air prison.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation is introducing the subject "Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia" from 2027, which will promote the values of participants in the war against Ukraine. The CPD states that the discipline will also be imposed in the occupied territories to destroy Ukrainian identity.
Putin and Trump discussed the Ukrainian issue and prospects for cooperation after the end of the "conflict. " The Russian dictator "reminded of the Russian Federation's contribution to the formation of American statehood."
In Tehran, the farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for 37 years, continues. Hundreds of thousands of mourners call for revenge against Israel and the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with U. S. President Donald Trump the situation on the front line and diplomatic efforts. Zelenskyy noted that U.S. determination is key to ending the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. The leaders agreed to continue negotiations in person during the NATO summit in Ankara.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He congratulated Trump on US Independence Day.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need to create a defense line at sea using interceptor drones to protect Odesa and the region. He also spoke about the construction of corvettes in Turkey and the modernization of naval drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with wounded soldiers at an Odesa hospital and awarded them. He also recognized medics for successful operations and evacuation.
The President of Ukraine called on Europe to create legal instruments for confiscating and selling oil from Russia's shadow fleet. He stressed that this would cut off Russia's funding for the war.
Russia proposed that Ukraine cease fire in Kostiantynivka on July 6 for a humanitarian operation. President Zelenskyy refuted Putin's statement about the capture of the city.
President Zelenskyy stated at the OSCE PA session that Ukraine critically needs interceptor missiles for Patriot. He appealed to partners, particularly the United States, to provide them.
Andriy Sybiha reacted to the airstrike on Sumy, which resulted in the deaths of civilians, including a child. He called on partners to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems and strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation.
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński stated that Ukraine should not join the EU if it does not renounce the cult of Bandera and the glorification of the UPA. He criticized Kyiv's historical policy and called it a brazen step towards Poland.
