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President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new agreements with Denmark and other partners regarding the joint production of weapons and drones. News regarding interceptor drones is also being prepared.

An electronic petition for the decriminalization of pornography, created by OnlyFans model Svitlana Dvornikova, has gathered over 25,000 signatures. The author calls on the President to support Bill No. 12191, which aims to legalize adult content through amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Prices for dairy products in the consumer basket mostly increased by 2. 9%, with butter becoming the most expensive. The abolition of EU trade preferences may lead to lower domestic prices in Ukraine.

The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.

From July 1, 2025, Germany will require tankers in its territorial waters to have oil pollution insurance. This will strengthen the fight against Russia's "shadow fleet" and protect the Baltic Sea, minimizing the risks of environmental disasters.

The European Commission supports Ukraine and Moldova in the reform process, stating that both countries are making steady progress. Ukraine has met the criteria for opening the first cluster, including a positive assessment of the plan for minorities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of pressure on Russia during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council, and also thanked Poland for its support. Ukraine is ready to open all clusters in the negotiation process for accession to the European Union this year.

Deputy Interior Minister Oleksiy Sergeyev has announced an update to the Criminal Procedure Code. The Ministry plans to strengthen security services and intensify cooperation with the EU.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy activated the NSDC decision on sanctions against 403 individuals and 188 legal entities. This synchronizes Ukrainian restrictions with the 9-14 EU sanctions packages.

The number of schoolchildren in Ukraine has reached its lowest level in 30 years, due to the mass departure of high school students abroad. It is estimated that up to 720,000 Ukrainian schoolchildren are currently outside the country.

Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, plans to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing common interests and unresolved issues. He spoke out against Ukraine's unconditional entry into the EU and NATO, citing the war and European standards.

The European Union is ready to accept a trade agreement with the US with a 10% universal tariff, but wants lower rates in key sectors such as cars, steel, and aluminum. The agreement must be concluded by July 9 to avoid a rise in duties to 50% on almost all European exports to the US.

From July 1, Ukraine introduces mandatory full photo and video recording of the vehicle technical inspection process; this is aimed at combating fictitious technical inspections and approaching EU standards.

Denmark will chair the EU Council from July 1 to December 31, 2025, focusing on supporting Ukraine, strengthening the EU's defense industry and security, and maintaining sanctions against Russia.

Cuts to USAID funding initiated by the Trump administration could cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030. According to The Lancet, USAID programs have averted 91 million deaths in the past two decades.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased cooperation with partners regarding new sanctions against Russia. The goal is synchronized international pressure to counter the protraction of the war.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to terminate the Syria sanctions program to support stability, but restrictions against Bashar al-Assad and other violators have been preserved. Earlier, Switzerland and the EU also lifted some economic sanctions against Syria.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three decrees, synchronizing EU sanctions against Russia and implementing packages of restrictions against Iran. The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities from various countries, including the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Iran.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine called on FATF member countries to consider including the Russian Federation in the list of high-risk jurisdictions. He emphasized the significant impact of Russian aggression on global food security.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with the military countermeasures against the increasing number of Russian drones. Ukraine is strengthening its own production of interceptor drones and long-range drones.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to discuss with European Union leaders additional funding for drone production and joint ventures. A meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense was dedicated to Ukrainian drones and increasing the pace of their production.

The European Commission and Ukraine have reached a principal agreement on the revision of the free trade area, which will facilitate Ukraine's integration into the EU single market. The modernized agreement includes a level playing field, safeguard clauses, and increased trade flows, taking into account the sensitivity of agricultural sectors.

Ukraine received 1. 7 billion dollars from Canada, originating from the income generated by frozen Russian assets. Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received 17.6 billion dollars from immovable Russian assets.

Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.

Ukraine has completed all preparatory steps for opening the negotiation cluster regarding EU accession. Working groups are determining the date of its holding.

The government registered a bill in the Rada on amendments to the State Budget-2025, which provides for an increase in expenditures on security and defense by UAH 412. 4 billion. Additional expenditures will be covered by increasing budget revenues and domestic borrowings.

The European Union will soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also expects strong sanctioning steps from the USA, in particular the Lindsey Graham bill.

The European Union has officially agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia. This decision underlines continued pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

The European Commission wants to allow EU countries, starting from 2036, to transfer part of their climate efforts to poorer countries by using international carbon credits. This would allow counting greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved in other countries towards the EU's own 2040 target, which stipulates a 90% emission reduction from 1990 levels.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved initiatives regarding the application of personal and economic sanctions against Iranian entities. This decision is based on EU Council resolutions from 2011 and 2023.