Ukraine

Commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, predicts an increase in Russian drone attacks to 1000 UAVs per day. He emphasized the need to relocate drone production due to the enemy's massive use of "Shaheds."

Russia intensified its offensives and shelling of cities after the US decision to suspend the supply of some weapons to Ukraine. Putin confirmed to Trump the immutability of his goals, and Kyiv suffered a massive drone and missile attack.

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note of protest to the Russian Federation regarding the night shelling of Kyiv, during which the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Poland emphasized that this contradicts international law, in particular the Vienna Convention of 1961.

From July 1, Group 3 individual entrepreneurs (5%, without VAT and hired employees) can submit tax declarations for Q2 via the Diia portal. The system will automatically calculate taxes, including single tax, military levy, and unified social contribution.

Russia attacked the power transmission line connecting the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP with Ukraine's energy system. The nuclear facility was once again left without power, which is necessary for stable operation and radiation safety.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after a conversation with US President Donald Trump, announced support for American proposals to achieve a decent peace deal. The situation at the front, air defense capabilities, joint production, and mutual procurement were discussed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced readiness for direct projects with America in the defense industry, including joint production. Mutual procurement, investments, and cooperation in the drone sector were discussed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine and the supply of air defense systems. The Kremlin commented on Trump's statement about his disappointment with the outcome of his conversation with Putin.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed air defense capabilities with US President Donald Trump. The parties agreed to work on increasing the protection of the Ukrainian sky and to hold a meeting of teams.

The SBU detained a 17-year-old school graduate who was adjusting Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv. The young man photographed energy facilities, headquarters of the Defense Forces, and air defense facilities for Russian handlers.

Since 2020, 145 deputies of city councils in regional centers of Ukraine (12. 5%) have prematurely terminated their powers. Kropyvnytskyi region is the only one operating with its initial composition, while in Kherson, the number of deputies who resigned their mandates is 37%.

A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.

The second competition for the management of Gulliver shopping mall is entering its final stage, with Alakor City LLC as one of the participants, whose owner has Russian citizenship. If the shopping mall is transferred to this company, responsibility will fall on the ARMA leadership, particularly on its head, Olena Duma.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unilaterally suspended military aid to Ukraine for the third time, despite military conclusions that there was no threat to US stockpiles. This decision surprised the State Department, Congress, and European allies, drawing bipartisan criticism.

Donald Trump is planning a multi-year mega-celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, which will include a "Great American States Fair," "Patriot Games," a "Freedom Plane," and a UFC fight on the White House grounds. The events will take place against a backdrop of low levels of patriotic pride among Americans.

The Ukrainian army uses Soviet equipment, which is repaired according to outdated standards, creating legal uncertainty. The transition from GOSTs to DSTUs and NATO standards complicates the modernization and maintenance of military equipment.

Ukraine conducted the eighth stage of prisoner exchange under the Istanbul agreements, returning military personnel, civilians, critically ill, and wounded, including medics. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, many of whom had been in captivity for over three years.

Since the beginning of the day, 77 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with 30 attempts by Russian invaders to attack recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 8 airstrikes, dropping 15 guided aerial bombs, and 160 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Kyiv of attempting to influence the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. According to him, Ukrainian special services are operating in Hungary with the aim of bringing a pro-Ukrainian government to power.

Ukrainian business operates under conditions of war, crisis, and migration, while simultaneously preserving jobs, forming new approaches to team management, reintegrating veterans into professional life, and supporting mental health.

Favbet Foundation and GoFriends IT Academy held a master class "Ticket to IT" in Stryi for 53 vulnerable teenagers. The event is part of the Build Up project, which introduces young people to 12 areas of digital professions and offers free training.

An enemy chatbot is spreading on Telegram, collecting personal data about missing Ukrainian servicemen, which can be used against them and their families. This bot requests full personal data, including full name, date of birth, photo, and circumstances of disappearance.

On July 4, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing back military personnel, including those from Mariupol, and civilians, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022. Among those released are seriously wounded, seriously ill, and those under 25 years old.

Today, European Union ambassadors will consider the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Journalist Rikard Jozwiak notes that there will be no "white smoke" (decision) today.

Ukraine and Denmark have signed an agreement on the establishment of Ukrainian defense production facilities in Denmark. Denmark has become the first country to which Ukraine exports its own defense technologies for production and supply to the Ukrainian army.

Germany is holding "intensive discussions" on providing Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems. This comes amid intensified Russian attacks and a halt in arms supplies from the US.

Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian flag installed by the occupiers near the Hremyach checkpoint on the border with Chernihiv region. This provocation was aimed at creating the appearance of Russian troops' presence on the territory of Ukraine.

A Chinese component was found in a Russian drone in Kyiv after a night attack. The same night, the building of the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa suffered minor damage from Russian strikes.

Expert Valentyn Hladkykh pointed out that Petro Poroshenko did not fulfill his promise to restore the destroyed Shukhevych museum. On the ruins of the estate, damaged by a "Shahed" in January 2024, weeds are flourishing instead of reconstruction.

The Kremlin commented on Donald Trump's statement about disappointment with the results of his conversation with Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia will continue its "special operation" due to the lack of diplomatic channels. At the same time, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia is also interested in achieving its goals through "political-diplomatic" means.