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US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO on arming Ukraine. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Canada, and Great Britain supported the initiative, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia refused.
Yulia Navalnaya called on the Italian authorities to cancel the concert of conductor Valery Gergiev, scheduled for July 2025 in Reggia di Caserta, due to his support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gergiev, who supported the annexation of Crimea and the full-scale war, is under sanctions from Ukraine, Canada, and some EU countries.
European NATO allies and Canada will take on the main role in financing American weapons for Ukraine. This will include air defense systems, ammunition, and other equipment.
Global sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids increased by 24% in June, reaching 1. 8 million units. Sales in China and Europe showed significant growth, while the US recorded a 1% decline.
The United States will prioritize the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine through Europe. Europe and Canada will pay for weapons manufactured in the US.
The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Canada discussed strengthening economic and strategic cooperation. The leaders focused on competitiveness, defense procurement, and clean technologies.
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its expectations for wheat production in Ukraine for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Wheat exports from Ukraine have been reduced to 15.5 million tons, and global wheat trade will also decrease.
Excavations have begun in Ireland at the site of a former mother and baby home, where the remains of hundreds of infants are believed to be located. This investigation will last two years, having uncovered evidence of a mass grave in a disused underground septic tank.
Starting August 1, the United States is imposing 30% tariffs on goods imported from the European Union and Mexico. President Donald Trump announced this on social media, expanding tariff restrictions to a number of countries.
Hungarian volunteer Ásér Benjámin, born in 2004, died during a combat mission in Ukraine. His father, Ásér Natan, who lives in Canada, wishes to bury his son in Kyiv or Toronto, as he himself cannot return to Hungary.
On July 12, the International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms, established by the UN in 2023, and World Rum Day, which is celebrated on the second Saturday of July, are observed. Also on this day, International Nude Bathing Day, World Flight Attendant Day, Different Colored Eyes Day, and Paper Bag Day are celebrated.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 35% tariff on imported goods from Canada starting August 1, 2025. This decision is part of the trade war, despite Canada's cancellation of the digital services tax.
The second attempt by ARMA to find a manager for the Gulliver shopping mall has been ongoing for three months. In the final, PP "Limex Express Kyiv" and LLC "Alakor City" remained, the owner of which has Russian citizenship.
President Zelenskyy announced expectations of a decision regarding the 18th package of sanctions against Russia and the US's proximity to implementing them. Ukraine is also working on joint drone production with several countries, including Denmark and Germany.
The new HWO space telescope, to be unveiled in 2025, is designed to search for and characterize potentially habitable exoplanets. Its main goal is to detect liquid water on the surface of at least 25 planets.
Czech President Petr Pavel presented a plan for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome. It envisages attracting private capital, institutional reforms, and shared responsibility of allies.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 20. 49°C. This is 2.81°C above the 1991-2020 average, indicating increased heat stress in the region.
US President Donald Trump has postponed the increase of trade tariffs on imports from the EU until August 1. Experts believe that this may be another postponement, as the customs war is not beneficial to either side, and its impact on Ukraine will be insignificant.
The Port of Rotterdam is reserving berths for vessels with military cargo and planning cargo diversions in case of conflict. This is being done in coordination with Antwerp and at NATO's request.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to London, the first since 2008. He is expected to meet with King Charles III and discuss the migration agreement.
A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.
The company "Alakor City" with a Russian owner is for the second time claiming to manage the "Gulliver" shopping mall. Experts warn about corruption risks and the responsibility of ARMA head Olena Duma in case the company wins.
The ARMA has left two contenders for the management of the Gulliver shopping mall: "LIMEX EXPRESS KYIV" and "Alakor City" LLC. If the first company is rejected, the agency will face a choice: announce a new tender or transfer the asset to a company with a Russian owner.
Actress Mackenzie Davis will join Josh Hartnett in a six-episode limited series set in Newfoundland. The project tells the story of a fisherman who fights for his family and way of life amidst the appearance of a mysterious sea creature.
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.
The company "Alakor City", which is for the second time claiming to manage the capital's shopping mall "Gulliver", uses the beneficiary's Canadian passport as proof of the absence of Russian citizenship, but this requires an official termination procedure. The presence of Dmytro Adamovsky's Canadian passport does not cancel his Russian citizenship without the appropriate procedure.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fifth victory in the 2025 Nations League, defeating Bulgaria 3:1. This victory moved the team to fifth place in the standings, and they continue to compete for the playoffs.
Canada has canceled a 3% digital services tax on tech giants, which was due to come into effect on June 30, to resume trade talks with the United States. The move restores dialogue after US President Donald Trump called the levy a “direct attack.”
Donald Trump announced a suspension of trade talks with Canada, demanding the abolition of up to 400% taxes on American products. He also expressed the opinion that Canada should become the 51st US state.