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During his visit to Denmark, President Zelenskyy stated that he is counting on Denmark's financial contribution to the production of drones for Ukraine. He will also discuss the missile program with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.

At the Ukrainian-Polish border, at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint, traffic is temporarily restricted due to road works on the Polish side and reconstruction on the Ukrainian side. The throughput capacity is reduced to 5 cars per hour; it is recommended to choose other routes.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 83 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on July 3, almost half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched air and artillery strikes on settlements in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the need for maximum support for Ukraine and an end to Russian gas imports. She emphasized the importance of weakening Russia's economy and controlling its shadow fleet.

Ukraine and the USA have agreed on cooperation in drone production, including interceptor drones, to shoot down "Shaheds". President Zelenskyy announced the signing of the contract during his visit to Denmark, expecting a significant increase in production.

The "VAKS decided" platform has collected original ways for defendants in corruption cases to hide bribes. These include books, packages, pea cans, and even a judge's robe.

The Appeals Chamber of the HACC will consider appeals against the decision on pre-trial detention of Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on August 7. A bail of UAH 120 million has been posted for him in a case concerning abuse of power and bribery.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the topics of his visit to Denmark - the opening of clusters within the framework of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. The strengthening of the country's defense capabilities is also being discussed during the visit to Denmark.

Ukraine and the American company Swift Beat have signed an agreement on the joint production of thousands of drones, including interceptors, reconnaissance, and attack drones, already this year. This agreement paves the way for scaling up production in 2025.

The Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv established the fact of cohabitation as one family for two men, one of whom is a diplomat in Israel. This decision will allow him to obtain permission to reunite with his partner abroad.

Most surveyed Kyiv residents support the legalization of pornography, but emphasize the need for clear legislative regulation. This initiative received a new wave of attention after the petition of OnlyFans model Svitlana Dvornikova.

In May, over 3. 5 million participants of the "National Cashback" program received 490 million hryvnias for purchasing Ukrainian goods, which is the largest amount since September 2024. In total, Ukrainians have already received about 2.9 billion hryvnias in cashback.

A Russian Iskander missile hit the pier of Odesa seaport on June 3. Two people were killed, six were wounded, including Syrian citizens. Port infrastructure was damaged.

On Friday, July 4, most of Ukraine is expected to experience heat up to +28. ..+33 degrees, in places up to +35 degrees. In the west, the temperature will drop to +20...+25 degrees, with short-term thunderstorms.

The Metals Company plans to mine polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Ecologists warn of a significant reduction in benthic populations due to mining.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of ammunition depots of Russian occupiers in the area of Velyke Orikhove in Donetsk region. A powerful secondary detonation was recorded, indicating explosions of anti-aircraft guided missiles and ammunition for MLRS.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the damage from Russian shelling is estimated at 10 billion euros, but the real amount could be higher. Kharkiv is the most destroyed among the large cities of Ukraine, with 8.5 thousand damaged residential buildings and significant destruction in the educational sector.

In the temporarily occupied territories, the occupiers are trying to force Ukrainians to register SIM cards of their operators, threatening to disconnect unregistered numbers from November 1. Ukrainians are massively ignoring the demand for "full registration," despite previous distributions of SIM cards without linking them to Russian passports.

Law enforcement eliminated the criminal group "Krasnobalivski", which grew and sold cannabis, as well as psychotropics via Telegram. The gang's monthly income exceeded UAH 20 million, and its members have been arrested without bail.

The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will take place on July 19 in London at Wembley Stadium. Bookmakers predict the Ukrainian boxer to win with odds of 1.20.

In the Zhytomyr region, the aftermath of explosions in the village of Berezyna is being liquidated, where 2 people died and 82 were injured, including 4 children hospitalized. About 99 houses were damaged and 700 households were left without electricity.

From July 7, 2025, to September 3, 2025, the "Solotvyno – Sighetu Marmației" border crossing point will temporarily suspend vehicle processing from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM due to bridge reconstruction. Pedestrian traffic will operate without changes.

Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the National Bank, is under investigation by the SBI for abuse of office, but still holds his position. He is accused of withdrawing lawsuits against the NBU, which deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of the right to a fair trial.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov, who was responsible for the actions of the marines, died in the Kursk region.

AFU soldiers expressed gratitude to Maksym Reznytskyi and Tetiana Svetnik for financial support, which allowed them to purchase a car, Starlink, and EW equipment. One of the shells with an inscription from the patron has already hit its target.

The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted $22 billion in external financing during the first six months of 2025. International support allowed for the provision of social and humanitarian expenditures, while domestic resources are directed towards security and defense.

Sweden allocates 1. 5 billion Swedish kronor for military aid to Ukraine. The package includes over 10 new barrels for Archer systems, means for long-range strikes and underwater warfare, as well as logistical support.

The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is studying information from open sources regarding the companies that posted bail of UAH 120 million for Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. The bail was posted by his wife, a private firm, a manager of the DIM group of companies, and businessman Maksym Krippa.

Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov declared UAH 2. 19 million in legal fees on June 22, 2025. This happened after he was notified of suspicion of abuse of office and bribery.

From April to June 2025, 20 snakebite cases were recorded in Ukraine, which is 29 fewer cases than last year. Most of the victims are in the Lviv region, including five children.