Ukraine

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.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on amendments to the Budget Code, which will allow transferring funds from the extraction of minerals to the Ukrainian-American investment fund for reconstruction. This is part of the agreement with the USA dated April 30, 2025, on the creation of a fund with a 50/50 participation split.

The Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC-MP filed a lawsuit against the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, challenging the resolution on the procedure for checking churches for ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. The UOC-MP claims that it was not involved in the investigation process, which deprived it of the opportunity to defend its rights.

In Ukraine, scammers create fake Telegram bots that imitate official chat bots of banks and institutions to steal funds. They copy logos, descriptions, and use similar names, as well as fake verification badges.

Ukrainian actress Tatyana Sheliga, known for her roles in the series "When We Are Home" and "Five Minutes to the Metro", died at the age of 76. Her daughter Anastasia Savytska-Sheliga announced the death of her mother, who had been in critical condition recently.

Ukraine had 225 air defense systems in 1992, and by 2019, only about 60 remained. Partners have transferred about 100 air defense missile systems to Ukraine, but the country has lost 171 systems.

Two Moldovan citizens were convicted in Estonia for setting fire to the "Slava Ukraini" restaurant and a supermarket. The court established that the crimes were committed on the orders of Russian special services.

Support for Ukraine's EU accession in Poland has dropped from 85% to 35% since 2022. Economic concerns and refugee fatigue are influencing sentiment, while Poland's new president prioritizes the issue of the Volyn tragedy.

Negotiations on the €1. 5 billion EU Defense Industry Program (EDIP) depend on funding for non-European companies. The European Parliament opposes exceptions for arms manufacturers outside the EU, aiming to build up the European defense sector.

The US State Department stated that arms supplies to Ukraine have not ceased, but only been reviewed. President Trump remains committed to the obligations regarding the transfer of Patriot missiles.

An explosion at an industrial production warehouse, linked to agribusiness, occurred due to a violation of safety rules during the storage of substances. As a result of the incident in the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, two people died, 24 were injured, and the blast wave damaged nearby houses.

The investigation into the Uber partner, suspected of tax evasion of almost UAH 30 million, has been completed. A group of individuals used a scheme with individual entrepreneur accounts to conceal income.

The Pentagon's decision to suspend some arms supplies to Ukraine came as a surprise to many, including members of Congress and European allies. The move caused concern and disappointment, especially among Republicans, due to the influence of official Elbridge Colby.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate: the dollar remained at UAH 41. 81, the euro lost 27 kopecks, settling at UAH 49.13. Different exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and zloty are observed in banks, exchange offices, and on the interbank market.

The General Staff reported 185 combat engagements over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, South-Slobozhanskyi, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 62 air strikes, carried out 5520 shellings, and used 3194 kamikaze drones.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 Shahed-type drones and decoys from three directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized 40 enemy UAVs, but hits were recorded in 7 locations.

On July 3, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 2025. The world celebrates World Meerkat Day, founded in 2018 in Australia.

Over the past day, the Russian occupation army lost 1,000 servicemen and dozens of units of weaponry. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.07.25 are estimated at 1,023,090 personnel eliminated.

As of the morning of July 3, 2025, one Russian ship without "Kalibrs" was recorded in the Black Sea. There are no enemy ships in the Azov Sea, and three enemy ships are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Kalibr" cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.

On July 3, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +33°C in the west and south. Short-term rains are possible in the east, no precipitation in Kyiv.

Ukrainian company Skyeton and British Prevail Partners have established a joint venture, Skyeton Prevail Solutions, to produce Raybird UAVs in the United Kingdom. This drone, classified as Class I under NATO standards, will be integrated into the armed forces of the United Kingdom and other partner countries.

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed regret over the US decision to suspend the supply of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine. The Pentagon stopped sending some anti-aircraft missiles and ammunition due to concerns about depleting its own stockpiles.

EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Chinese companies' support for Russia in the war against Ukraine poses a serious threat to European security. She urged China to cease material support for the Russian military-industrial complex and to promote peace in Ukraine.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković accused President Zoran Milanović of defending the Kremlin's interests. Plenković stated that Milanović defends Russia's position more than Croatia's and the West's.

OSCE PA Special Rapporteur Karina Odebrink stated that Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children could amount to the crime of genocide. She also expressed confidence that Putin will face trial in The Hague.