Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional 6. 5 billion euros in military spending over the next two years. This is due to new threats, including Russia, terrorism, and cyberattacks, with the goal of reaching 64 billion euros annually for defense by 2027.

On July 13, 152 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy launched 46 air strikes, used 1054 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4239 shellings.

On July 14, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present updated payments after the birth of a baby and additional support for mothers in the first years of a child's life. The government also plans to allocate funds to support Ukrainian schoolchildren.

The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant reduction in state apparatus expenditures and deregulation. This will allow more resources to be directed to the country's defense and scale up weapons production.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, refuted Bild's publication about the Kremlin's plans for a broad offensive in Ukraine by the end of summer. He noted that the Russians have not stopped their offensive since last year, and their actions are a continuation of pressure, not a new offensive.

From August 1, the full amount of fines for violations of RRO/PRRO use will be reinstated in Ukraine. The transitional period with reduced fines, established in 2023, is coming to an end.

Russia plans a new offensive in Ukraine by the end of summer, ignoring calls for peace. The occupiers intend to expand hostilities beyond the occupied territories.

On July 13, Russian occupiers attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 97 times, most actively in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Kursk directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled most of the attacks, including 35 out of 42 in the Pokrovsk direction.

Commander of the Latvian Armed Forces Kaspars Pudāns made a working visit to Ukraine, familiarizing himself with the situation on the eastern front. He met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussing the operational situation and Latvia's accession to the "Coalition of the Willing."

Hot weather with temperatures up to +34 degrees Celsius is expected in Ukraine on July 14, and a jump to +40 degrees is possible in a week. Forecaster Natalka Didenko warns of possible short-term rains and thunderstorms in the west.

North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million 152-mm shells since the start of the full-scale invasion, South Korean intelligence claims. Kim Jong Un has promised Russia further support in the war in Ukraine.

The number of enemy assaults on the islands in the Dnipro direction has almost tripled, reaching up to 10 breakthrough attempts daily. The occupiers have intensified their activity near the Antonivka bridges and on the islands of Kizomys and Zabyche.

In a week, Russia launched over 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 83 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense is working effectively, particularly thanks to interceptor drones, shooting down hundreds of "Shaheds."

The SBU destroyed an FSB agent-combat group that killed SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv on July 11. During a special operation in the Kyiv region, the perpetrators offered armed resistance and were eliminated.

Over 2. 2 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have received "vital" cash assistance from UNHCR to restore damaged housing. This has allowed some families to return to their homes and repair them.

On the night of July 13, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 strike UAVs, including Shahed and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 20 Shahed-type UAVs and lost/suppressed 20 decoy drones with electronic warfare systems.

Over the past day, 200 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 100 air strikes and dropped 179 guided bombs, using 3956 kamikaze drones.

A dangerous astrological period has begun in Ukraine, indicating possible crises in state governance.

On July 12, Russian troops lost 1240 soldiers and 32 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.07.25 are estimated at 1,033,930 personnel.

On Sunday, July 13, most of Ukraine will experience variable cloudiness. Short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the east, while Kyiv and the region will be sunny.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov of unconditional support for all of Moscow's actions regarding the "conflict" in Ukraine. Lavrov is on a three-day visit to the DPRK, which has provided troops and weapons for Russia's war against Ukraine.

Foreign ministers of Southeast European countries supported Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. Participants of the meeting in Dubrovnik reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.

Donald Trump is considering approving new funding for Ukraine, which could include $3. 85 billion from presidential powers and the confiscation of $5 billion in Russian assets. This would be the first funding from Trump since he took office.

On July 12, 151 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops launched a massive missile and air strike, using 32 missiles, 70 airstrikes, and 104 guided aerial bombs.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of effective parliamentary work, calling for the adoption of a law on multiple citizenship. He also expects the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a multi-level agreement on new Patriot systems and missiles for them. Ukraine will also continue active drone operations on Russian territory in response to attacks.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov, discussing the contracting of drones and increasing their production. The head of state announced new steps in defense management and improving relations with the United States.

Okhmatdyt doctors performed the first organ transplantation from a 4-year-old girl, saving three children. The operations took place despite night explosions and air raid alerts.

The SBI announced suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin regarding evasion of service and illegal receipt of combat payments. The case caused a stir, but part of the public and MPs call not to politicize it, emphasizing legal impeccability.