President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. They discussed the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal, unblocking the law on multiple citizenship, and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.
In Merefa, Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman fainted while trying to stop a military enlistment office service vehicle after a man was forcibly dragged into a minivan. Police launched an investigation into the hooliganism.
Senator Lindsey Graham initiated a bill to increase pressure on Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine. The document will be presented on July 9, as announced by Newt Gingrich.
The European Union is considering creating a 100 billion euro fund for long-term support to Ukraine, which will start flowing from 2028. This will strengthen Europe's role in financing Ukraine amid uncertainty regarding aid from the United States.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated in the British Parliament that Russia illegally attacked Ukraine. He emphasized that the Coalition of the Willing, created by France and Great Britain, sends a clear signal of support for Ukraine.
Ukraine called on the IOC and international federations to reconsider the admission of Russians to the Universiade. Athletes participated in a propaganda tournament and are associated with military clubs.
President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi to intensify contacts with the USA, primarily regarding air defense. This concerns all elements of supplies from America for the protection of Ukrainian positions and people.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi, a soldier of the 3rd Assault Brigade, who died on June 11. He also signed decrees on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Nazariy Hryntsevych and Dmytro Fisher.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine withstood the war thanks to American weaponry and the bravery of Ukrainians. He also noted that the US invested over $300 million, while Europe invested over $100 million.
The Center of National Resistance published a report on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in the first half of 2025. Russia is militarizing the TOT, creating new military bases and depleting Ukrainian resources, which leads to a humanitarian catastrophe.
President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin says “a lot of crap” about Ukraine. The US President hinted at a possible “small surprise” for Moscow.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin over the death of a large number of soldiers, up to 7,000 per week. He also discussed new sanctions against the Russian Federation with Putin, which did not evoke enthusiasm from him.
The National Bank of Ukraine approved the acquisition of the insurance company "Krayina" by Vyacheslav Suprunenko, the majority shareholder of ASVIO Investment Holding. This acquisition is part of the holding's strategy for developing digital financial services.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi stated that 70% of NABU cases against MPs are related to errors in declarations, not corruption. This raises questions about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies and their funding.
Nariman Dzhelyal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. This event officially granted him the authority to perform the duties of an ambassador.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to a petition regarding the decriminalization of adult content production, which garnered over 25,000 signatures. The proposals have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration within the framework of draft law No. 12191.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine rejected Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi's candidacy for the position of BEB director, appointing a repeat competition. Ukrainian business complains about pressure and over-regulation, expecting transparent rules of the game and equal conditions.
Defense forces are retreating from destroyed positions in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia, due to massive enemy strikes. Fierce battles are ongoing for the settlement, where the enemy cannot gain a foothold.
Political expert Oleh Posternak proposes to disband NABU due to low economic efficiency, low productivity of detectives, and corruption scandals. Over 10 years of the Bureau's existence, its expenses amounted to over UAH 10 billion, while the amount of recoveries based on court decisions is about UAH 800 million.
Russian occupiers discussed the use of poisonous substances against Ukrainian defenders. Intelligence services of the Netherlands and Germany confirm Russia's widespread use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine.
In Britain, three men have been found guilty of arson at a warehouse that supplied goods, including Starlink satellite equipment, to Ukraine. British officials stated that the culprits were acting on orders from the Russian mercenary group "Wagner."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Rome this week, together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The event aims to mobilize investments, particularly from the private sector, for Ukraine.
Ukraine and the EU have started the final review under Cluster 4 "Green Course and Sustainable Development of Transport Infrastructure", considering chapters 15 and 21. Ukraine is a strong player in the EU energy market and is ready for further implementation of the acquis.
Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine is in the interests of the US, reducing the likelihood of Russian aggression. It also stimulates American industry and strengthens the US position in negotiations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Roman Marchuk as Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The corresponding decree was published on the website of the head of state.
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov reported that over 1000 Ukrainians used the service of replacing their vehicle registration certificate in "Diia" within a week. The service allows for quick and convenient document replacement without queues, with the option of delivery by "Ukrposhta".
The Prosecutor General's Office closed 3,756 criminal proceedings out of more than 20,000 identified by the audit. In over 4,700 proceedings, expert examinations were ordered, and 120 were sent to court.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 469/2025 dated July 8, appointed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General on June 21, 2025.
The total number of combat engagements on the front has reached 86. The most active enemy actions were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where there were 37 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers.
