Ukraine

Donald Trump, at a closed-door donor event in 2024, stated that he threatened Vladimir Putin to "bomb Moscow" if he invaded Ukraine. He allegedly made a similar warning to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Beijing.

A mother with three children aged 9-13 was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children were subjected to harassment and bullying at school because of their Ukrainian identity.

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's large-scale night attack, the main blow of which fell on Lutsk, is proof of the need for painful sanctions, including against Russian oil. 741 aerial targets were recorded during the day, most of which were shot down.

Over the past day, 183 combat engagements were recorded on the front, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 3 missile and 83 air strikes, carried out 5928 shellings, using 5928 kamikaze drones.

Due to worsening weather conditions (gusts of wind and rain), 681 settlements in six regions in western Ukraine were de-energized. The most affected were Zakarpattia, Ternopil, and Lviv regions.

Yurii Ihnat from the Air Force Command clarified that out of all drones launched over Ukraine, only about 300 were "Shaheds". The vast majority of drones lost to location were found to be imitators.

In Dnipro, investigators served a suspicion notice to a 38-year-old man who, on June 22, wounded an opponent with a shot from a traumatic weapon during a conflict at the intersection of Svyatoslava Khorobroho and Voskresenska streets. He is charged with hooliganism using a weapon, which carries a penalty of up to 7 years in prison.

Pentagon chief Pete Haggett authorized the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine last week without informing the White House. This is the second time in a year that Haggett has halted the flow of American weapons to Ukraine.

Russia launched 728 drones and 13 missiles, including 6 Kinzhals, at Ukraine overnight. Air defense forces neutralized 711 drones and 7 X-101/Iskander-K missiles.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 84/USD, which means a devaluation of 0.05 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 49.05/EUR.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the US Senate will soon consider a bill on tough sanctions against Russia, China, and India. The bill provides for presidential powers to maximize pressure on countries supporting Putin's war machine.

US President Donald Trump has postponed the increase of trade tariffs on imports from the EU until August 1. Experts believe that this may be another postponement, as the customs war is not beneficial to either side, and its impact on Ukraine will be insignificant.

Ukrainian composer, Hero of Ukraine Ihor Poklad died at the age of 84. He was a laureate of the Shevchenko Prize and a People's Artist of Ukraine.

On July 9, the Russian army attacked Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of which a woman was injured and houses were damaged. Emergency services are working at the site of the strike.

The European Court of Human Rights will announce its decision on July 9 in the case "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. the Russian Federation". The case concerns systemic human rights violations in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the downing of flight MH17.

Poland has put its air defense forces and aviation on full combat alert in response to massive Russian strikes on Ukraine. All available assets, including fighter jets and ground-based air defense systems, have been deployed to ensure the security of border territories.

Ihor Brusylo, Deputy Head of the President's Office, held an online meeting with diplomats regarding cooperation with African countries. Issues of agriculture, education, digitalization and countering cyber threats, as well as the humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine", were discussed.

On July 9, almost all of Ukraine will be gripped by heat up to +39 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperatures expected in the east, south, and center. The west will be more comfortable, and rain with thunderstorms is forecast for the western, northern, and Vinnytsia regions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.

On the night of July 9, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to missile danger. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the take-off of two MiG-31K.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. This decision could be the first major weapons system provided to Kyiv without prior White House approval under President Biden.

The Center of National Resistance reports on Russia's preparation for a new wave of hidden mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Putin signed a law allowing the conclusion of contracts with the Russian army for "residents without citizenship," and fines for not informing military commissariats about one's place of residence have been increased.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the US remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue to supply weapons. The brief pause in supplies was part of a planned review of military aid programs.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was spying in the State Space Agency of Ukraine. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.

The State Service of Ukraine for Ethno-politics and Freedom of Conscience has found signs of affiliation of the UOC (MP) with the Russian Orthodox Church. The study showed that the UOC (MP) is not fully independent, and its charter contains signs of being part of the ROC structure.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, discussed defense, the front, and relations with the USA in an interview with The New York Post. He stated that only a leader who understands the language of force can make Russia stop the invasion, and Donald Trump could be such a leader.

On the evening of July 8, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K. Kyiv authorities also warned of the threat of attack drones.

Since the beginning of the day, 148 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1113 kamikaze drones and carried out 4126 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 51 attacks were repelled, 177 occupiers were neutralized.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal proposed to his Romanian counterpart Ilie Bolojan to hold a joint trilateral meeting with the participation of the Prime Minister of Moldova. Security challenges, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the development of border infrastructure were discussed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and announced reform steps in the ministry's system. Clear tasks for Ukrainian diplomats have also been defined.