Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara could help end Russia's war against Ukraine, but Putin's spokesman said Erdogan could not play the role of mediator.
MHP told why they are not afraid to invest in the country.
A group of foreign policy experts warns that pushing for Ukraine's membership in NATO at the upcoming summit could jeopardize the United States and its allies, leading to a protracted confrontation between the nuclear powers.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 14 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not been provided with the promised weapons due to slow deliveries from partners, which prevents counteroffensive actions.
Ukrzaliznytsia has changed the hours of operation of its online ticketing service for international trains to different hours to reduce the load on the application and make it more convenient for users.
The Ukrainian MP said that all those who cooperate with the Russian occupants, including those who do business with them, are enemies of Ukraine and the authorities should take appropriate measures against them.
Ukraine expects to receive the first tranche of the approved $7. 8 billion budget support package from the United States in the near future.
The National Bank of Ukraine reports a steady downward trend in lending rates: since June last year, lending rates have fallen by 4%, indicating a gradual recovery in lending activity across various sectors, including corporates, small and medium-sized businesses, and retail lending.
Ukraine plans to hold a second peace summit with a detailed plan to end the war, which will require the participation of Russian representatives.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has no absolute proof that Chinese weapons are reaching Russia, although some dual-use drones or parts for them come from China and Europe, and if China is developing weapons together with Russia for use in Ukraine, sanctions will need to be imposed.
Despite the war, Ukraine managed to reverse the downward trend in household time deposits: in 2023, they grew by 37%, and the share of such deposits increased from 30% to 35%.
Serhiy Nikiforov, the press secretary of the President of Ukraine, denied Tucker Carlson's statement that he had secured an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying that the President has a different schedule and Carlson is not on it.
Zelenskyy rejected Orban's ceasefire proposal, citing a lack of trust in Putin and Russia's history of violating agreements, and warned that Russia could use the temporary ceasefire to regroup and launch a new invasion.
An administrative report was drawn up against the man for foul language against a veteran with prostheses in a clinic in Odesa.
The blackout schedules are in effect throughout the day amid a shortage of electricity, with emergency aid from the EU the day before and significant imports planned for today. Due to the weather, there are blackouts in two regions. In Donetsk region, 280 workers were trapped underground in a mine due to a power outage, and they have been brought out.
Russian troops are trying to advance towards the village of Sotnytsia Kozachok, Kharkiv region, but their attempts are repelled by Ukrainian troops and border guards.
MHP's logistics has become more diversified and stronger, and new directions have emerged. Transshipment volumes through the Danube ports have increased several times. The same applies to the western border with Ukraine. New dry ports have emerged and are being actively used.
In Odesa region, two FSB agents posing as newlyweds were detained for spying on the locations of the maritime guard for air strikes on the locations of Ukrainian defenders.
At the three checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border, where there were previously malfunctions in the database on the Polish side, after solving technical problems, traffic is now moving quickly and there are no delays in processing.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated on the fact that relatives of officials illegally traveled abroad under the pretext of accompanying orphans during the evacuation.
Several European countries are negotiating to continue receiving Russian gas through Ukraine after the current transit contract expires in 2024, despite the ongoing war.
Ukrainian air defense successfully shoots down 21 of 22 Russian Shahed attack drones launched at night from the Kursk region of Russia.
Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Ukraine today, while in some other regions, heat up to 38°C is possible on July 4.
According to economic expert Oleh Hetman, over the past 3-4 years, the government has not been able to maintain the exchange rate budgeted for, and the actual rate is lower than the forecasted one.
Today, on July 4, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Forensic Expert. Today, one of the key tasks of Ukrainian experts is to thoroughly document the war crimes of Russian aggressors.
The occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories are actively promoting ethnic russians and considering Ukrainians as potential traitors, subjecting them to thorough checks and assigning them "loyalty ratings" to determine their future prospects, as part of a strategy aimed at russifying the territories and minimizing their ties to Ukraine.
A court hearing was held in Prague in the case of 27-year-old Filip Siman, who is accused of illegal service in the Ukrainian army and looting, with the prosecutor claiming that he seized property without permission, and Siman denying motives for enrichment.
According to the information, 135 combat engagements took place in the frontline since the beginning of the day. Tense situation was recorded in the Toretsk sector.
The Ukrainian cheerleading team won five gold medals at the European Championships in Norway, becoming the best in the medal standings.
Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front and new aid packages for Ukraine with the military leadership.