Ukraine

Poland's Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, reaffirmed Poland's support for Ukraine after the night attack on Kyiv, during which the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. The spokesman for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the lack of air defense systems in Ukraine.

On July 4, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange, as a result of which servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including defenders of Mariupol, as well as civilians, returned home. Among those released are both soldiers and officers, aged 20 to 59.

Ukraine has returned its defenders and civilians, most of whom had been in Russian captivity since 2022. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, State Special Communications Service, who defended Ukraine in various regions.

French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, discussing the situation in Ukraine. This happened on the same day that Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.

A study by Info Sapiens found that 63% of Ukrainians are knowledgeable about currency, but less than 50% understand banking services, taxes, and loans. Only 31% can convert a monthly loan rate into an annual one.

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that a prisoner exchange with Ukraine took place on July 4, within the framework of agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul. Russian servicemen have been returned, while a group of Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war has been handed over.

From July 5, 2025, the mandatory submission of state statistical reporting will be restored in Ukraine. This decision will allow assessing the state of enterprises, tracking the labor market, and making effective decisions for the country's recovery.

Due to reduced international supplies, Ukraine increased its own arms purchases and production expenditures. The military needs additional expenditures for the second half of the year, which will be covered by domestic loan bonds and overfulfillment of budget revenues.

Israel will provide Ukraine with additional humanitarian aid, including modern water supply systems for hundreds of thousands of citizens in areas destroyed by shelling. The decision was made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sa'ar, and the aid will be transferred by the National Agency for International Cooperation.

On July 4, the AFU struck JSC "FNPC "Research Institute of Applied Chemistry" in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Oblast. The enterprise produces thermobaric warheads for "Shahed"-type UAVs; a fire and heavy smoke were recorded.

During the shelling of Kyiv on July 4, the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on the US to resume ammunition supplies to Ukraine and impose new sanctions against Russia.

On July 5, an atmospheric front is expected in Ukraine, bringing rains and a temperature drop to +24+28 degrees across most of the territory. In the south and southeast, the heat will persist up to +34 degrees.

Intelligence services of the Netherlands and Germany have collected evidence of Russia's widespread use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the dropping of a suffocating substance from drones. The Dutch Minister of Defense called for increased sanctions against Moscow, as at least three Ukrainian deaths are linked to the use of chemical weapons.

The number of self-employed professionals in Ukraine has increased by 4% since the start of the full-scale war, reaching 28. 3 thousand. In the first five months of 2025, they paid 292.29 million hryvnias in taxes, which is a third more than last year.

US President Donald Trump confirmed a planned phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. This comes after Trump stated there was no progress in negotiations with Putin regarding a ceasefire.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 5. 4% due to active use of air conditioners. NPC "Ukrenergo" calls for shifting the use of powerful electrical appliances to daytime, from 10:00 to 18:00.

Kyiv suffered one of the largest combined attacks, with over 20 damages recorded in 6 districts, Solomianskyi being the most affected. Over 20 people were injured, 14 hospitalized, including a 10-year-old girl.

Yurii Ihnat reported that Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed dozens of enemy UAVs during the night attack. Mobile fire groups and other air defense assets are also working effectively.

US President Donald Trump stated there was no progress in talks with Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. The conversation took place amidst Russia's night attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in casualties in Kyiv.

The night attack by Russia on Kyiv, one of the worst, occurred immediately after Putin's conversation with Trump. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called it a deliberate act, calling for tough sanctions against Moscow and providing Ukraine with means of self-defense.

As of July 4, 2025, Ukraine has harvested 331. 9 thousand hectares of early grain and leguminous crops, yielding 865.7 thousand tons. The harvest is ongoing in nine regions, with Odesa region being the leader.

The Ukrainian market for new trucks and special vehicles has shrunk by 10% since the beginning of the year, reaching 5,629 units. In June, demand fell by 29% compared to last year, with 856 vehicles sold.

Candidate of Medical Sciences Valentyna Korneyeva explained that drinking ice water in the heat can cause serious diseases of the throat and nervous system. She recommends drinking room temperature water or warm tea to effectively quench thirst.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7239/USD, strengthening it by 9 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 49.17/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.57/PLN.

Russia launched 550 aerial attack assets against Ukraine overnight, including 539 drones and 11 missiles. Air defense forces neutralized 478 targets, but hits were recorded in 8 locations.

Over the past day, the Russian occupation army lost 1120 servicemen and dozens of units of weaponry. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.07.25 amounted to over a million personnel.

The Security Information Service of the Czech Republic (BIS) will check Czech companies that may be exporting equipment for weapons production to Russia. This follows statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the supply of machine tools to the Russian Federation.

As of July 4, 2025, there are no enemy Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two Russian ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.

On July 4, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +35° in the south. Parts of the country will be covered by rain with thunderstorms and gusts of wind, especially the northern and western regions.

On July 4, the USA celebrates the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In Ukraine, this day marks Forensic Expert Day and National Police Day, as well as Country Music Day.