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EU countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028. Protection will be granted only to those who fulfill military obligations in Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a resolution on sanctions against all financial institutions of Russia for a period of 50 years. The document also prohibits operations with virtual assets issued by Russian institutions.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the country's withdrawal from the "coalition of the willing" that supports Ukraine. He advocates for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and has halted military aid to Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the new award "Order of Europe" for merits in European integration. 271 deputies voted for Zelenskyy's initiative.
Ukraine officially opened negotiations on cluster 6 "External Relations" on the path to EU accession. Minister Sybiha stated that 99% of Ukraine's foreign policy is aligned with EU policy.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 135 drones and 10 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched. He emphasized the need for the adoption of the 21st EU sanctions package and agreements on European anti-ballistic defense.
The EU officially opened Cluster 6 "External Relations" in the accession negotiations with Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Kachka stated that this confirms progress and Ukraine's integration into the EU.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar launches the second phase of restoring democracy after the removal of the president and judges appointed by Viktor Orbán. The parliament approved constitutional changes that limit terms for legislators and create a body for returning assets.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported the recommendation to ban children under 13 from using social media. Access should be phased in according to age, and screens are not recommended at all for children under three.
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over hacking of video surveillance cameras on military aid routes to Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed a firm protest and continued support for Ukraine.
Users around the world report problems connecting to Steam, as well as outages in the online games Minecraft and Dota 2. 46% of complaints about Steam concern server connection.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the receipt of a resignation letter from Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The parliament will consider the issue in the near future.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas did not answer when the 21st package of sanctions against russia will be adopted, noting that work is ongoing. She emphasized that she wants the package to be strong due to the constant attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
The North Atlantic Council condemned Russia's cyber attacks that threaten the security of the Alliance. NATO called on Russia to cease its actions and is strengthening its own cyber defense.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Ukrainians of conscription age in Poland should return to Ukraine and join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also criticized some Ukrainians for their luxurious lifestyle abroad.
Germany summoned the Russian ambassador over cyberattacks against Germany, the EU, and Ukraine. The EU imposed sanctions against nine individuals and four organizations involved in cyber operations.
The European Commission plans to amend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees in July. New applicants will have to provide a certificate from the Ukrainian authorities stating that they are not subject to mobilization.
The High Anti-Corruption Court on July 13 announced the verdict for Andriy Derkach, finding him guilty of high treason and illicit enrichment. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The SBU carried out a series of long-range strikes on strategic facilities of the Russian Federation, including oil depots and refineries. An airfield in Crimea and drone warehouses in Donbas were also hit.
France and the United Kingdom have agreed to increase the number of border guards due to the new EES system. The UK will allocate over £20 million to reduce queues.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the 21st package of sanctions against Russia has not yet been agreed upon. She hopes to approve 250 sanctions items.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
Andriy Sybiha will take part in a meeting of the EU Council of Foreign Ministers and an event on the release of Ukrainians held by Russia. Key topics are sanctions, air defense, and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
According to Ursula von der Leyen, countries that have signed relevant agreements with the European Union gain broader opportunities for cooperation.
On July 7-8, the 36th NATO summit is taking place in Ankara, where defense, investments, and support for Ukraine will be discussed. A fixation of annual funding for Ukraine at 70 billion euros is expected.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
The depositary Euroclear filed a lawsuit with a Belgian court to block a Russian court's decision to pay 220 billion euros. Euroclear insists that only Belgian courts have jurisdiction over it.
Ukrposhta signed an agreement with the Etsy marketplace, becoming its verified partner. This will allow automating parcel processing and integrating IT systems for sales to any country.