Kyiv

The Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv established the fact of cohabitation as one family for two men, one of whom is a diplomat in Israel. This decision will allow him to obtain permission to reunite with his partner abroad.

Most surveyed Kyiv residents support the legalization of pornography, but emphasize the need for clear legislative regulation. This initiative received a new wave of attention after the petition of OnlyFans model Svitlana Dvornikova.

On Friday, July 4, most of Ukraine is expected to experience heat up to +28. ..+33 degrees, in places up to +35 degrees. In the west, the temperature will drop to +20...+25 degrees, with short-term thunderstorms.

In Kyiv, thunderstorms, sometimes hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s are expected on July 4 during the day and on July 5 at night; a Level I danger has been declared. The city authorities recommend avoiding dangerous places and have provided contacts for eliminating the consequences of bad weather.

A 63-year-old taxi driver, who twice hit the Honored Artist of Ukraine, has been notified of suspicion for intentional minor bodily harm. The conflict arose because the driver refused to close the window, after which he beat the passenger.

Law enforcement eliminated the criminal group "Krasnobalivski", which grew and sold cannabis, as well as psychotropics via Telegram. The gang's monthly income exceeded UAH 20 million, and its members have been arrested without bail.

Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the National Bank, is under investigation by the SBI for abuse of office, but still holds his position. He is accused of withdrawing lawsuits against the NBU, which deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of the right to a fair trial.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a phone conversation on Friday. The discussion is expected to cover the sudden halt of US arms supplies to Kyiv and potential future sales.

Starting July 3, temporary restrictions for freight transport are in effect in Kyiv. The ban applies to trucks weighing over 24 tons when the air temperature is +28°C or higher, to preserve the road surface.

Peak hours on the roads are from 07:00-10:00 and 17:00-19:00, and the highest intensity is observed in September.

The Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC-MP filed a lawsuit against the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, challenging the resolution on the procedure for checking churches for ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. The UOC-MP claims that it was not involved in the investigation process, which deprived it of the opportunity to defend its rights.

The US State Department stated that arms supplies to Ukraine have not ceased, but only been reviewed. President Trump remains committed to the obligations regarding the transfer of Patriot missiles.

The Pentagon's decision to suspend some arms supplies to Ukraine came as a surprise to many, including members of Congress and European allies. The move caused concern and disappointment, especially among Republicans, due to the influence of official Elbridge Colby.

Traffic on the Kyiv-Chop highway has been fully restored after the explosions that occurred on July 2 near the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region. As a result of the incident at the enterprise, 2 people died and 24 were injured, including 4 children.

On July 3, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +33°C in the west and south. Short-term rains are possible in the east, no precipitation in Kyiv.

Law enforcement officers have notified former officials of the Kyiv branch of the Pension Fund of Ukraine and representatives of private companies of suspicion. They are accused of embezzling over UAH 3.6 million in budget funds during the renovation of PFU buildings and the procurement of fire-fighting equipment.

The Ukrnafta PJSC gas station in Berezyna, Hlybochytsia community, sustained minor damage from explosions but continues to operate. Emergency services are working at the scene where there are casualties, and traffic is difficult.

An explosion near the village of Berezyna on July 2 damaged three power lines, leaving 735 subscribers without electricity. Nine brigades are working on site to restore power supply.

On the evening of July 2, during an air raid alert in Kyiv, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying from the eastern direction. Residents were asked to remain in shelters.

Hromadske journalist Maksym Kotsiubynskyi was detained in Kyiv after a passerby reported him to the police for photographing a building and parked cars. He was taken to the police station, where he was released after the circumstances were clarified and a lawyer arrived.

The incident with the explosion on the M-06 "Kyiv—Chop" highway in the Zhytomyr region is under the personal control of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A relief headquarters has been deployed at the scene, with rescuers and other specialists working.

In Zhytomyr region, traffic has been opened on one lane in both directions on the M-06 highway after the explosion. Work is ongoing to clear the roadway.

In the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, explosions damaged buildings and windows. Zhytomyr RVA provides contacts for victims who need housing assistance.

After two explosions in the village of Berezyna in the Zhytomyr region, medics recommend residents close windows and limit time outdoors due to possible toxins in the air. CPCH experts also advise drinking more water and using an air purifier.

At 126 km of the M-06 Kyiv — Chop highway near the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, traffic is blocked in both directions due to an emergency. The bypass is carried out through the villages of Tesnivka, Holovyne, and the settlement of Cherniakhiv.

A 46-year-old Kyiv resident has been notified of suspicion for hooliganism with a weapon. The man shot at a volunteer's car, mistakenly taking it for a car that had splashed him with water.

The United States has halted the supply of several important types of weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptors and high-precision shells. The decision, made in early June, is due to concerns about Washington's own military readiness.

Over three years, the Ombudsman's Office conducted more than 1. 5 thousand visits to places of detention, uncovering cases of beatings and torture of prisoners, which led to the opening of about three dozen criminal proceedings. In the Kyiv pre-trial detention center, abuses amounting to 10 million hryvnias were recorded, including combat payments to employees who were not at the front, and improper conditions of detention.

The grant program "Varto Robyty Svoe 2. 0" for veterans and their families, offering up to UAH 1.6 million for business, has started in Kyiv. Applications are accepted until July 20, results will be announced on September 17.

The prosecutor's office has sent an indictment to court against former top officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: Zakharchenko, his deputy, and the heads of law enforcement agencies in Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Sumy. They are accused of organizing violence and illegal detentions of 117 participants in protests in 2013-2014.