On July 29, Polissia will play against Copenhagen in the Conference League, and on July 30, Dynamo will face PAOK in the Europa League, and LNZ will face Gent.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
Fire Point company produces 100 long-range Flamingo missiles and thousands of drones every month. Its products are used in daily attacks on targets in the Russian rear.
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council David Aloyan stated that the FREYJA prototype is planned for the first half of 2027. The system is intended to become a cheaper alternative to the American Patriot.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian ballistic missiles will soon be able to reach 5,000 km. He emphasized the need for a European missile defense system and the creation of the FREYJA anti-ballistic shield.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
President Zelenskyy stated that the existing anti-ballistic missile capabilities are insufficient, and the number of ballistic missiles will increase. Ukraine proposed to European leaders the creation of a joint air defense system FREYJA, offering its own interceptor missile.
The President of Ukraine hopes to see FREYJA in operation within 12 months. Nine European countries have joined the project, and Ukraine provides the interceptor missile.
President Zelenskyy announced that the FREYJA project will involve the Ukrainian company Fire Point and European companies, including Thales, HENSOLDT, Saab.
President Zelenskyy stated that the joint FREYJA system will strengthen the defense of Ukraine and Europe. He believes that this, together with strikes on the Russian economy, will force Putin to sit down for negotiations.
In Paris, Ukraine and nine European countries signed a declaration on the creation of a defense coalition for a joint air defense system. The coalition will combine the defense-industrial base and experience, including Ukraine's unique experience in defending against Russian aggression.
Ukraine initiated the creation of the Integrated Coalition for Missile Defense, which nine European countries have officially joined. The coalition will work on building the pan-European anti-ballistic shield Freyja.
MEPs from Finland and Denmark have been accused of racist remarks after a vote on deportation centers. A complaint was filed with the President of the European Parliament over online harassment of a colleague of Iraqi origin.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
European partners may finance the purchase of ten L-39NG Skyfox training and combat aircraft. The aircraft have been equipped with the capability to use underwing machine guns and missiles for intercepting drones.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the aid announced at "Ramstein" will arrive soon, while other packages will arrive over the coming months. He emphasized the need for anti-ballistic systems and Gripen aircraft to protect against Russian attacks.
In the autumn, Denmark will send 850 troops to Latvia to replace the Swedish contingent. Minister Jeppe Bruus called this a step toward deterring Russia.
Dynamo will play against PAOK in case of success, while LNZ and Polissya will face Gent and Copenhagen. The qualifying matches will take place on July 23 and 30.
Trust in news globally has fallen to 37%, the lowest level since 2015. Audiences are shifting en masse to online video and social media.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
Mette Frederiksen called the support for Ukraine Europe's self-defense. Russia uses disinformation and threats to pressure NATO and Baltic countries.
Mette Frederiksen called on Europe to accelerate rearmament based on Ukrainian innovations. It is impossible to create an effective security system without Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to create an anti-ballistic shield together with European countries, whose leaders are increasingly realizing the need to build a new security architecture.
The footballer announced the start of his recovery at home after his defibrillator was triggered. The Denmark vs. Ukraine match was terminated early due to his loss of consciousness.
Christian Eriksen's condition has stabilized after he lost consciousness in the match against Ukraine. The footballer is expected to be discharged from the hospital in the near future.
The Denmark vs. Ukraine match was stopped in the 67th minute after Christian Eriksen lost consciousness. The footballer regained consciousness and has been sent for medical examination.
