Sweden
The Swedish Security Service detected and stopped a Russian intelligence operation that, through an agent at a foreign diplomatic mission, was gathering information to influence decision-making. The aim was to discredit Sweden, the EU and NATO.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Swedish and Norwegian counterparts. They discussed support for financing drones, countering ballistic threats, and long-term projects.
Russia produces and uses ballistic missiles faster than the world can produce modern interceptor missiles. This imbalance forces a review of approaches to building the global security system.
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.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
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.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to PAOK with a score of 2:0 in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The team will continue its performances in the third round of the Conference League.
The men's Ukrainian national épée fencing team won silver medals at the World Championships in Hong Kong. This is the first team award for Ukraine at world championships since 2019.
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.
26 NATO countries and 3 partners have joined the PURL initiative. Through this mechanism, Ukraine receives 95% of interceptor missiles for Patriot.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.
Ukraine should start searching for a replacement for Saab 340 AEW aircraft, which can serve until 2030. Poland is already negotiating the purchase of successors.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced funding of 300 million euros jointly with Sweden for the supply of 16 Gripen E aircraft. The funds will go towards the aircraft, pilot training and infrastructure, with the first aircraft expected in 2029.
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.
On July 14 in Dallas, the 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain will take place. Bookmakers give a slight edge to the French with odds of 2.46.
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.
Sweden will sell three A26-class submarines to Poland worth €4. 66 billion. The contract will be signed in Gdynia, and the boats will be delivered by 2030.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
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.
Sweden is allocating $108 million to the PURL initiative for the procurement of air defense systems and shells. The country's total contribution to the project has reached $543 million.
Swedish Gripen fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea twice in a single day. The country's airspace was not violated during the incidents.
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.