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.
After mass expulsion from Europe, Russian intelligence officers relocated their espionage activities to Japan. They steal high-tech components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to two primary oil refining units at the "Syzran" plant in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. Also, seven tankers and other vessels in the Sea of Azov were struck.
EU has imposed sanctions against members of the Russian hacker group "Turla," which has been attacking targets in the EU and Ukraine since 2010. France will also summon the Russian ambassador over the cyberattacks.
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.
The President of Ukraine stated the need to increase pressure on Russia through new sanctions and projects, in particular the European anti-ballistic shield FREYJA. Meetings and negotiations are expected in the near future to strengthen the protection of Ukraine.
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.
American Senator Lindsey Graham was actively working on normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel and on new sanctions against Russia before his death.
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.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi stated that the NATO summit in Ankara became one of the most successful for Ukraine, despite concerns about Trump's position. He noted the constructive rhetoric of the US president and practical decisions, in particular regarding the license for Patriot.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of July 9 struck 12 tankers, a tugboat, and a dry cargo ship of the Russian Federation in the Sea of Azov. Also attacked the oil terminal in Bataysk and an ammunition depot in the Luhansk region.
UEFA is ready to block the return of Russian teams to international football. Key Western European associations oppose lifting the ban.
President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on two Russian oil refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan. He stated that Ukraine is fairly responding to attacks and the prolongation of the war.
On the night of July 7, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 8 tankers of Russia's shadow fleet that were carrying fuel to Crimea. The strike was carried out by attack drones of the Ukrainian company FirePoint.
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions against seven individuals and two institutions involved in the development of "Novichok" and "Epibatidine". These substances were used to poison Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and agreed to work together on this.
The Serbian oil company NIS, whose controlling stake belongs to Russian owners, received a postponement of US sanctions until July 31. This will allow the company to continue importing oil until the completion of the sale of its stake to Hungarian MOL.
After the Moscow refinery was taken offline, the Russian authorities are redirecting fuel from regions to the capital to avoid a shortage. In Bashkortostan, gas stations have closed and strategic assets are being sold as a result.
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.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US for the first time recorded in the G7 text support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, military and energy assistance, as well as sanctions against Russia.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, together with her British, French, German and Polish counterparts, will meet in Berlin on June 24. The "E5" group will discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense and sanctions against Russia.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting draft law No. 15262, which provides for a corporate income tax rate for banks of 50% for 2026-2027. This will be the fourth tax increase for banks.
In Zakarpattia, six officials have been notified of suspicion for the illegal use of over 220 hectares of state forest for the residence of former MP Medvedchuk. The value of the land is estimated at 2.5 billion hryvnias.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
Europe has begun to realize that it needs effective and cheap weapons, which cannot be produced under conditions of high bureaucratic pressure.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin does not seek peace because he fears the return of the army without victory. He emphasized that Ukraine needs air defense and funding to deter aggression.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will continue to insist on creating an air defense system to protect Europe from Russian ballistic missiles. The project will be implemented together with partners.
Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale scheme to legalize illegally cut oaks. Through fictitious documents, timber products worth over UAH 147 million were sold.
Temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian oil exports brought Moscow over $2 billion in additional revenues. The Trump administration decided not to extend the exception after the end of the war between Iran and the US.
