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French authorities have uncovered the Storm-1516 network, linked to the GRU, which created a fake website to discredit Raphaël Glucksmann. The network is accused of 205 disinformation operations in Europe.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused NATO of deceiving Ukraine and Georgia with promises about membership. Deputy Committee Chairman Tornike Pagava suggested a shift to a multi-vector policy in case the Alliance refuses.
In the village of Le Porge in southern France, a forest fire revealed a cache of 400 old shells and ammunition from World War II. Local authorities closed some areas to visitors.
In July, Belgium imported 0. 4 million tons of LNG from Russia, becoming completely dependent on it. This complicates the EU's energy policy, which plans a full ban on Russian gas next year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Victoria Lialina-Boiko as the permanent representative of Ukraine to UNESCO. Vadym Omelchenko was dismissed from this position concurrently.
French rivers are experiencing the most critical drought in the entire observation period. 1,373 watercourses have been affected due to cessation of flow or complete drying up.
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.
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
A combined unit of the State Emergency Service arrived in the Gironde department to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. Ukrainian specialists will work in the most difficult areas, representing the largest international team.
In Greece, two helicopters collided while extinguishing fires, killing two people. One deceased had Greek citizenship, the other — Romanian.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
The Château Miraval winery in southeastern France has been threatened by massive forest fires. The estate was owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are in litigation over its sale.
Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month due to the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta. France is also tightening control on the border with Spain, mobilizing police and drones.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
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.
French President Macron promised Spain support, including through Frontex, amid the migration crisis in Ceuta. He noted cooperation with Morocco, which allowed the return of over 40,000 people.
Italy became the largest importer of liquefied gas in Europe in July thanks to government incentives. Neighboring countries reduced purchases due to rising prices, leading to a lag in storage levels.
70 rescuers and 15 units of equipment have departed for France. This is Ukraine's first mission to assist an EU country under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
On the instructions of President Zelenskyy, 70 rescuers and 15 special vehicles have been sent to France. Ukraine is also ready to provide State Emergency Service aviation if additional need arises.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
Scientists have found that climate change has made weather conditions for forest fires in France and Spain significantly more likely. Heat, drought and wind now combine more often due to global warming.
Rosfinmonitoring added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to the list of terrorists and extremists after the FSB accused him of facilitating terrorist activities. The reason was the failure to delete channels and bots used to coordinate sabotage in Russia.
European leaders condemned the Russian attack that violated Poland's airspace. They stated it poses a threat to Europe's security and promised to increase support for Ukraine.
Greek firefighters continue to fight forest fires on Crete. Due to strong winds, three rescuers have died, and two others have been injured.
The US is considering delaying or blocking the candidacy of France's ambassador after Paris criticized the state of human rights in the US. The step could deepen the rift between allies.
The French Ministry of the Interior has made a decision to deport Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The authorities believe that her activities threaten the interests of the state and public order.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
In France and Spain, temperatures will rise to 40-42°C during the fourth heatwave. Wildfires have forced the evacuation of 220,000 people, devastating thousands of hectares of forests.