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Law enforcement agencies from over ten European countries, Canada, and the USA conducted a joint operation "Eastwood" against the NoName057(16) network. As a result, over a hundred computer systems were destroyed and seven arrest warrants were issued, including for six Russian citizens.

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO on arming Ukraine. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Canada, and Great Britain supported the initiative, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia refused.

Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed the country's participation in new plans for supplying weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made after Donald Trump's statement about providing Ukraine with Patriot systems through NATO.

European NATO allies and Canada will take on the main role in financing American weapons for Ukraine. This will include air defense systems, ammunition, and other equipment.

Satellite images from Planet Labs recorded large-scale construction at five Russian nuclear facilities, including Osipovichi, Gadzhiyevo, Kaliningrad, Kamchatka, and Novaya Zemlya. The modernization indicates Moscow's possible plans for nuclear forces amid tensions in Europe.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the continuation of rapid and substantial deliveries to Ukraine. He welcomed Trump's decision on modern weapons and increased economic pressure on Russia.

The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, began spreading antisemitic rhetoric on the X platform, glorifying Hitler and disseminating conspiracy theories. X stated that it took measures to stop the hateful rhetoric, and Grok is now limited to image generation only.

A deal between the EU and US President Donald Trump on threatened tariffs is unlikely to be reached in the coming days, according to Irish Minister Paschal Donohoe. The deadline for the agreement has been moved to August 1, allowing more time for negotiations.

The level of online hate and toxicity has reached record highs since the beginning of the year, according to the European Monitoring Centre. The European Commission has called on Sweden, Portugal, Croatia, and Latvia to intensify their fight against online hate.

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.

Sweden allocates 1. 5 billion Swedish kronor for military aid to Ukraine. The package includes over 10 new barrels for Archer systems, means for long-range strikes and underwater warfare, as well as logistical support.

OSCE PA Special Rapporteur Karina Odebrink stated that Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children could amount to the crime of genocide. She also expressed confidence that Putin will face trial in The Hague.

The Swedish agency Sida allocates a new aid package to Ukraine through the Tallinn Mechanism for updating IT infrastructure and cyber defense. The funds will be received through the Estonian government fund and will be aimed at strengthening the resilience of the digital state in the face of cyberattacks.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The equipment, produced in Latvia, will arrive in the near future, and Latvia will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

Sweden is reallocating international aid, providing about 150 million euros to Ukraine and for humanitarian needs. These changes are due to the evolving international situation.

Denmark introduces mandatory military conscription for women aged 18 and older, lasting 11 months, using a lottery system. This innovation will increase the number of conscripts to 6,500 people per year by 2033 and is supported by an increase in the defense budget.

The Ukrainian women's volleyball team will play in the Golden European League 2025 final against Hungary on Sunday, June 29. The Ukrainians defeated Sweden 3:0 in the semi-finals, taking revenge for their loss in the group stage.

People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh, who has an engineering education and is suspected of bribery, heads the subcommittee on pharmacy, shaping legislation that affects the lives of Ukrainians. Political scientist Serhiy Shabovta considers this a systemic problem.

The Minister for European Affairs of Poland, Adam Szłapka, assessed the progress at the EU summit regarding the sanctions package against Russia and defense funding. Slovakia and Hungary oppose new sanctions, while Sweden hopes for agreements.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the E5 format states and the NATO Secretary General. Strengthening Ukraine's air defense, including against Iranian "Shaheds", and pressure on Russia due to its unwillingness to end the war, including sanctions, were discussed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the leaders of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. The negotiations focused on strengthening military support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and developing joint defense production.

The International Commission on Missing Persons has extended the collection of DNA samples from Ukrainians in the Baltic and Northern European countries until July 18, 2025. This applies to relatives of persons missing as a result of Russian aggression.

The international arbitration tribunal obliged Gazprom to pay NJSC "Naftogaz" 1. 37 billion dollars due to violations of contractual obligations. This decision is an important victory for Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian Captain 1st Rank Andriy Ryzhenko, Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, which exports oil products bypassing sanctions, numbers between 600 and 1000 vessels. Most of them are outside sanctions, and their number and owners constantly change, which complicates tracking.

Meta, in collaboration with Oakley, announced a limited edition model of Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses for $499, available for pre-order from July 11. Targeted at athletes, these glasses feature an improved 3K camera, up to 8 hours of battery life, and IPX4 water resistance.

The UK leads Europe in the number of days of remote work, averaging 1. 8 days per week, due to individualism, prolonged lockdowns, and the structure of the labor market. At the same time, Greece has the lowest indicator – 0.6 days, due to the peculiarities of its economy and culture.

For the second year in a row, Ukraine ranks first in the world for the quality of fixed internet. As revealed by a recent study from the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the absolute majority of Ukrainians are satisfied with the quality of mobile communication in the country.

Sweden and Belgium are advocating for a Europe-wide limitation on the number of children from a single sperm donor. This aims to prevent accidental incest and reduce the risk of inherited diseases.

Daniel Ek has invested significant funds in the German defense startup Helsing, which, among other things, supplies strike drones for the needs of Ukraine. Helsing has contracts with the governments of several countries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.