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In the occupied territories of Ukraine, personnel changes among the clergy have begun. Local collaborators are being replaced by priests from Russia to strengthen control.
Head of the OP Kyrylo Budanov stated that the main tasks of diplomacy are to attract weapons and air defense systems. He also emphasized the transition to joint defense production.
President Zelenskyy, at a meeting of diplomats on July 3, emphasized the need to strengthen international support through media. He also called on diplomats to better know the languages and culture of the host countries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia will do everything to prevent the unification of defense companies to create the FREYJA anti-ballistic shield. Nine European countries and 12 defense companies have already joined the project.
IAEA experts inspected 13 substations, assessing the consequences of Russian attacks. The mission found unprecedented risks to the nuclear safety of Ukraine and Europe.
The volume of cash in circulation in Russia increased by 2. 543 trillion rubles over six months. The CPD explains this by the loss of public trust in the state due to the war.
In July 2026, the business activity expectations index stood at 50. 1 points. Optimism is supported by international aid and consumer demand.
The Center for Strategic Communications called reports about restrictions on diesel refueling a manipulation. One of the networks stated that the limit of 100 liters applies only to canisters, not to cars.
The Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation recommends installing state certificates to access Russian websites through foreign browsers. This will allow the authorities to control the verification of online resources and strengthen propaganda.
The Russian Orthodox Church has officially approved prayers about war, including a mandatory prayer "for Holy Rus'" asking for victory for the Russian Federation. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has become a propaganda institution of the Kremlin.
Propaganda materials about the war have been officially included in the unified Russian language textbooks for grades 10-11 and college students. The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that this is another proof of the transformation of Russian education into a conveyor belt for the ideological indoctrination of youth.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
25-year-old Maria Chaiko, daughter of General Alexander Chaiko, could be among the wounded after the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow. The list of victims includes 25-year-old Maria with an open craniocerebral injury.
In children's camps in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, children are being forced to accept the Russian version of history. The occupation authorities distort Kyiv's role in the formation of Kyivan Rus to justify the invasion.
Minister of Education Andriy Butenko reported on the russian attack on the educational literature warehouse. Students will gain access to electronic versions of textbooks.
One of the largest film universities in Russia promises applicants enrollment on a budget without exams after signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The CPD states that universities are turning into recruitment centers to replenish the army.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
The Russian Federation is increasingly using new "Banderol" cruise missiles to attack Odesa ports due to their low cost. About 80% of strikes on Odesa ports this year were carried out by these missiles.
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Ţoiu announced plans to import electricity from Ukraine due to record drought. Bucharest declared a state of emergency on the energy market and shut down one nuclear reactor.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
The Czech government condemned the incident of the fall of a Russian Kh-101 missile on the territory of Poland. The opposition demands summoning the Russian ambassador to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and increasing defense spending.
The SBU detained a 69-year-old Kharkiv resident recruited by Russian special services to eliminate Ihor Obolensky. The hitman received the weapon through a courier, whose identity is being established.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that there is a large-scale Russian propaganda campaign in Europe using photos from Ceuta. He called on European countries to completely block all Russian propaganda resources.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz criticized the opposition for accusations over the incident with a Russian missile. He stated that for the opposition, Ukraine has become the enemy, not Russia.
From August 1, 2026, the 423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" is scaling up to the level of a separate regiment. The commander of the unit remains Lieutenant Colonel Vitalii Hersak.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the video, in which unidentified individuals in military uniform threaten Iran, a staged production. He stated that this is an attempt to escalate tensions and an information manipulation.
Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.
Prosecutors have sent to court the case against the heads of organizations that prepared Ukrainian children in Crimea for service in the Russian army. They received almost 4.5 million rubles in grants for this activity.
After the fall of a Russian Kh-101 missile in Poland, two disinformation campaigns have been recorded: against Ukraine and the Polish government. Experts warn of the risk of increased social polarization.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, has published a book in which he claims that the earthly purpose of Russians is "to be warriors of the Lord. " The CPD stated that this is a psychological manipulation of society to justify aggression against Ukraine.