Ukraine
At the upcoming NATO summit, Ukraine will be told that in order to join the Alliance, it needs to take additional measures to fight corruption.
Today, on July 3, servicemen of the anti-aircraft missile troops of the Air Force of Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. In the first hours of the war, the units of anti-aircraft missile troops skillfully shot down enemy targets and prevented the aggressor from establishing control over the Ukrainian sky.
Russia has been actively recruiting 17-year-olds, including from patriotic movements, to replenish the losses during the invasion of Ukraine, hoping to recruit tens of thousands through propaganda that exploits youthful maximalism.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov, Presidential Chief of Staff Yermak, and Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna met with U. S. Secretary of Defense Austin to discuss security cooperation, express gratitude for the $2.3 billion aid package, including air defense systems, and brief him on the situation at the front and military needs.
Serhiy Zhadan, Ukrainian writer and frontman of the band Zhadan and the Dogs, received an honorary doctorate from the Ukrainian Free University in Munich for his contribution to Ukrainian culture, literature, humanitarian work, testimony about the war in Ukraine, and his willingness to fight for freedom and peace.
The US continues its policy of not allowing Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike targets in Russia, but this restriction does not apply to Russian military facilities in Crimea, which the US considers part of Ukraine.
In the Zakarpattia region, a man named Pylyp Lunin injured his arms trying to avoid mobilization while visiting a territorial recruitment center.
The Dutch national team reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 after defeating Romania 3-0, goals scored by Cody Gakpo, Daniel Malen (2).
As a result of the Russian shelling of Kharkiv with a FAB-500 bomb, a 26-year-old woman, a 12-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy were injured, and a 51-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction.
Ukraine's Energy Minister discussed with the U. S. side strengthening the resilience of Ukraine's energy system to Russian attacks, increasing electricity generation capacity, and protecting energy facilities.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during his visit to the United States to discuss preparations for the NATO Summit, Ukraine's progress on the path to Euro-Atlantic integration, and the need for additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities.
Czech President Petr Pavel officially received new ambassadors from Spain, India, Zambia, and Ukraine, and Vasyl Zvarych was appointed as Ukraine's new ambassador to the Czech Republic.
The International Court of Arbitration has awarded the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine nearly UAH 180 million for the late and poor quality of military equipment supplied by a foreign supplier to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets called on UN General Assembly President Denis Francis to join forces to find solutions to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and hold Russia accountable for the forced deportation of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children, including a 10-month-old baby.
President Zelenskyy instructed officials to analyze the ability of telecom operators to provide communications during power outages and to provide daily information on the energy sector's efforts to overcome the shortage.
The average daily content of nitrogen dioxide in Kyiv is close to the maximum permissible concentrations and even exceeds them, as confirmed by data from stationary observation posts and NASA satellites, while the level of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde also exceeds the maximum permissible concentrations.
President Zelenskyy receives a report from the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service that indicates good prospects, although details are not disclosed.
The Diia app has already generated more than 200,000 veteran certificates, allowing Ukrainian soldiers and their families to have important documents at their fingertips in their smartphones.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, military support for Ukraine and further implementation of the Peace Formula with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
The Ministry of Energy warns of increased hostile propaganda, refuting claims that Ukrainians are being deliberately cut off from electricity to profit from it and send all energy abroad.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed on further steps to finalize a bilateral security agreement to be signed by the two leaders in the near future.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Minister of Defense of Ukraine to find out when additional Patriot air defense systems agreed with partners will be delivered.
65% of Ukrainians have increased their income over the current year, but 38% still consider it insufficient, according to the European Business Association's "Quality of Life Barometer" survey.
Ukrposhta has opened a powerful automated sorting terminal in Odesa capable of handling up to 270,000 parcels a day for fast delivery across southern Ukraine.
The Russian occupation forces are actively strengthening the defense of the Crimean bridge, using floating barriers and barges, as well as building concrete fortifications on the shore near the arched span of the bridge.
The United States will announce a new arms package worth more than $2. 3 billion to Ukraine, the US Secretary of Defense announces during a meeting with Ukraine's Defense Minister.
The Russian FSB forces deported Ukrainian citizens in Russia to record videos during interrogations in support of the so-called special military operation to avoid "problems," using them as hostages in an information campaign against Ukraine.
In the first six months of 2024, Naftogaz Group companies produced 7. 3 bcm of commercial gas, up 8% year-on-year, thanks to the launch of 41 new wells, including 14 high-rate wells.
To meet the growing passenger demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has increased the number of seats and trains for travel to Odesa and between Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The United States sees the bilateral security agreement signed with Ukraine as part of a bridge to Ukraine's eventual NATO membership, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine's security, democratic, economic, and military development.