Ukraine

This year, Kyiv region will receive UAH 700 million in subventions from the state budget to purchase housing for veterans and their families.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called China a key power in creating conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine during his visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at UAH 40. 5420/USD and UAH 43.86/€, with the dollar remaining unchanged and the euro appreciating.

President Zelenskyy met with UK Defense Secretary Healey in Odesa to discuss, among other things, the signing of a 100-year cooperation agreement and Ukraine's urgent needs for weapons and ammunition.

In war conditions, it is important to consider additional risks when obtaining a loan, such as counting on the worst-case scenario, choosing stable banks, creating a reserve fund, considering loan insurance, assessing the stability of income in the long term, and discussing with the lender possible options for restructuring the loan.

No precipitation is expected in most of Ukraine on July 8, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in the western, afternoon and eastern regions; temperatures at night are 14-19°C, during the day 28-38°C, with the highest temperatures in the southern and eastern regions.

NATO allies are expected to announce additional military aid packages to Ukraine, including enhanced air defense, more ammunition, and more training and assistance, before the upcoming NATO summit on July 9.

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down three Russian cruise missiles in Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions overnight.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 552,190 personnel and 8,171 tanks.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Odesa region to discuss security, preparations for the heating season, protection of energy facilities, floating power plants, fortifications, compensation for destroyed housing, port infrastructure, the grain corridor, and the situation on the border.

Since August 2023, Ukraine has exported 56 million tons of cargo, including more than 37. 4 million tons of agricultural products, through the Black Sea Humanitarian Corridor, despite Russia's ongoing attacks, according to the US Ambassador to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy met with Dutch ministers in Odesa to discuss military aid, including F-16s and air defense support, amid Russian attacks on the city.

New British Defense Secretary John Healey, visiting Odesa, promised to increase military support for Ukraine, including a quarter of a million rounds of ammunition, 90 Brimstone anti-tank missiles, artillery pieces, demining vehicles, boats, bulldozers, and help to produce more shells.

Ukraine is experiencing nighttime power outages due to insufficient generating capacity after Russian attacks destroyed part of its infrastructure, leading to a shortfall in meeting consumer demand at night when solar and hydropower sources are unavailable.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's plane flew over Russia toward China, indicating that he is headed to China after recent visits to Kyiv, Moscow, and Azerbaijan.

On the Day of the Ukrainian Navy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for Ukraine in Odesa.

On a sunny weekend, reduced consumption and production of solar energy helped reduce power outages across Ukraine.

The Netherlands, together with partners, will provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, allocate 2 million euros for forensic research and identification of bodies, transfer a forensic laboratory to Ukraine and help return children abducted by Russia.

Newly appointed Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans made his first working visit to Ukraine, reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and discussing cooperation in military technology, procurement reform, digital solutions and air defense.

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Maguchikh has set a new world record in the women's high jump, clearing 2. 10 meters at the Diamond League in Paris, becoming the first to surpass the 37-year-old record of 2.09 meters.

A 24-year-old Ukrainian woman traveling to Budapest was detained with a grenade and ammunition in her luggage, which she said was "ordered by her friends," and faces up to 7 years in prison for illegal weapons handling.

On Monday, July 8, stabilization blackouts will be carried out throughout the day in all regions of Ukraine, with the possibility of additional blackouts.

SBU drones attacked and caused a large-scale fire at an oil depot near Pavlovska village in Krasnodar region of Russia, damaging several fuel tanks.

A new, more transmissible strain of monkeypox, mpox, has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about its further spread.

Schedules of power outages in Ukraine for July 7 have been canceled until 17:00, according to updated data from Ukrenergo and DTEK.

On Monday, July 8, Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy weather, short-term rains and thunderstorms in the western, afternoon and eastern parts of the country, with hot weather in the range of 28-38°C in the rest of the country.

According to Ukrenergo, no power outages are expected until 16:00. In case of changes, DTEK promises to inform consumers promptly.

Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy promises to reconnect the country with the global community by revising climate change policy, strengthening ties with Europe and the global South, and putting the Brexit years behind him.

SBU drones struck a large ammunition depot where missiles, shells and ammunition were stored near the village of serhiivka in the voronezh region of russia, causing powerful explosions and detonations.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to moscow and calls for peace talks are intended to distract the West and undermine support for Ukraine, the Institute for War Studies believes.