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President Zelenskyy discussed war and peace talks with Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican confirmed its readiness to host representatives of Ukraine and Russia for possible negotiations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Italy and held an audience with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo. The meeting was confirmed by Sky TG24 and journalist Jacopo Jacoboni.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome for a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella. A meeting with Pope Leo XIV is also possible, and on July 10-11, a conference on Ukraine's recovery will take place.

President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.

18-year-old Ukrainian student Maria Bugayova was found dead in Apulia, Italy, near a tourist complex where she was interning. The girl disappeared on July 4, and her body was found hanged.

Mass strikes at Italian airports on July 10, including easyJet pilots and baggage handlers, could disrupt tourists' plans. Some flights are protected, but others may be canceled, causing delays and long queues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Rome this week, together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The event aims to mobilize investments, particularly from the private sector, for Ukraine.

In 2024, the gender gap in employment in the EU cultural sector narrowed to 0. 8 percentage points, reaching its lowest level in a decade. However, women in the cultural sector are more likely to receive low wages than men.

President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov to prepare for the next "Ramstein" meetings in various formats. Ukraine expects new steps for stability from the format in August-September.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace on July 9. This meeting will take place ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose warned that a massive increase in military spending in the EU could pose a serious risk to the bloc's financial stability. This applies to countries that do not control the reduction of budget deficits and public debt.

A powerful storm hit northern Italy after a heatwave, causing the death of a 63-year-old woman in Robecchetto con Induno due to a falling tree. Firefighters responded to about 50 weather-related emergencies.

BlackRock Inc. stopped seeking investors for a multi-billion dollar Ukraine reconstruction fund earlier this year after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The fund was supposed to raise at least $500 million from countries and $2 billion from private investors.

The United States of America is considering imposing 17% tariffs on agricultural exports from the European Union. European officials are trying to negotiate exemptions for certain goods, including aircraft parts and alcohol.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.

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.

In the first quarter of 2025, housing prices in the European Union increased by 5. 7%, and rental prices by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Since 2010, housing prices in the EU have risen by 57.9%, and rental prices by 27.8%.

A powerful explosion of a liquefied petroleum gas tank occurred at a gas station in Rome, causing a column of fire and smoke. As a result of the incident, 21 people were injured, including eight police officers and medical workers.

European NATO allies are preparing for a possible withdrawal of some American troops from Europe, which will affect bases in Italy and Germany. The alliance is reviewing defense plans that largely rely on American military capabilities.

The filming of the second season of the series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" will be moved from New York to Los Angeles. This decision is related to the expansion of the tax incentive program in California, which is intended to stimulate the return of large projects to the state.

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Europe, particularly France, has been gripped by an anomalous heatwave, which has led to the declaration of a red alert level and the closure of the Eiffel Tower. Air temperatures could reach 41°C in Paris, 43°C in Spain, and 34°C in London. In France, schools are closed, there are power outages and train disruptions, and in Italy, outdoor work is prohibited.

From July 3, an anticyclone from the West will bring a temperature increase, reaching +35-37 degrees in the south and Transcarpathia on July 4. However, the heat will be short-lived, as a temperature drop is expected already on July 5.

San Vito di Cadore in the Dolomites of northern Italy was covered by a thick cloud of dust after a new landslide on the Crod-Marcora slope. Officially, there were no casualties, but local residents are concerned about the growing instability of the mountain slopes.

The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.

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.

Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many countries. Spain recorded a June high of 46°C, leading to fires and evacuations, while the UK and Germany are also expecting historical highs.

This July, five anticipated film premieres are hitting the big screens: "Jurassic World: Rebirth", "The Life of Chuck", "I Know What You Did Last Summer", "Rules of Flirting" and "The Watcher". The list covers adventures, fantasy, horror, comedies and thrillers.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with advisors from partner countries the results of the NATO summit and the prospects for Ukraine's European integration. The discussion focused on increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump.

President Zelenskyy stated that last year, deliveries of machine tools for Russia's military-industrial complex were recorded from at least 12 countries, including China, the US, and Germany.