Ukraine

The USA is restricting the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine, which is a painful and incomprehensible step for Kyiv amid massive Russian attacks. The Ukrainian side expects further negotiations to resolve the situation.

The Swedish agency Sida allocates a new aid package to Ukraine through the Tallinn Mechanism for updating IT infrastructure and cyber defense. The funds will be received through the Estonian government fund and will be aimed at strengthening the resilience of the digital state in the face of cyberattacks.

Mykhailo Podolyak denied the cessation of US arms supplies to Ukraine. Deliveries of anti-missiles, especially for the Patriot systems that protect civilians, are ongoing.

Special Representative of the US President for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, refuted Lukashenka's statements about an alleged promise not to strike the territory of the Russian Federation. Kellogg emphasized that his comments concerned only a complete ceasefire.

People's Deputy Venislavskyi confirmed the absence of changes in the mobilization of citizens under 25 and restrictions on education for men over 25. The increasing number of students and graduate students indicates a possible use of education to avoid mobilization.

On July 2, the US suspended the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of continuing military assistance, especially for strengthening air defense.

In Kharkiv, a series of terrorist attacks was prevented. A 48-year-old FSB agent, a university laboratory assistant, was detained. The suspect was preparing three improvised explosive devices to blow up government buildings.

Ukraine returned two bodies of deceased Russian military personnel with personal dog tags to Russia. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, called on the families of the Russian military to contact the International Commission on Missing Persons and Russian institutions for confirmation, as Russia may be concealing the repatriation of the bodies.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops continue to deter Russian invaders. The enemy is trying to cross the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.

Ukraine will be able to legally use anti-personnel mines six months after the President's decree on the enactment of the NSDC decision. This is due to Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their use.

All participants of the NMT main sessions from June 11 to 20 have received their results. Information is available in their personal accounts, including the Information Card and the Results Card.

Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization of nine people who massively faked official documents, including holographic elements. The 49-year-old resident of Dnipro, who involved his brother and son in the business, turned out to be the organizer of the “business”.

A three-year-old girl from Lutsk, Sasha Dragolyuk, survived severe pneumonia and spent a month on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine. She was saved thanks to the joint efforts of medics from Okhmatdyt and the Volyn Regional Medical Association.

Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov reported that Dnipro is threatened only by missile and drone attacks, rejecting the possibility of daily use of 400-500 Shahed drones. Currently, the village of Dachne remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Prices for dairy products in the consumer basket mostly increased by 2. 9%, with butter becoming the most expensive. The abolition of EU trade preferences may lead to lower domestic prices in Ukraine.

The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.

In Vinnytsia region, 25 people, including 9 children, were hospitalized with foodborne toxic infection after consuming what was likely shawarma. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the poisoning and have suspended the fast food establishment's operations.

Lolita Kuzina, head of the "DobroDiy" Charity Exchange, explains why the scandal involving Nazariy Husakov's alleged fraud undermines trust in charity. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and responsibility in fundraising.

Russia launched 4 S-300 missiles and 114 drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2. Air defense forces neutralized 79 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8191/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 4 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.40/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.64/PLN.

Over the past day, 171 combat engagements were recorded, two-thirds of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Northern Slobozhansky and Kursk, as well as Lyman directions. The enemy carried out one missile strike, 60 air strikes, and 5681 shellings.

Over the past day, Russian occupation forces lost 1110 military personnel, 2 tanks, and 40 artillery systems in Ukraine. This brought the total enemy personnel losses to over one million.

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Today, July 2, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the State Tax Service Worker and International Sports Journalist Day. The world also celebrates World Porcupine Day, World UFO Day, and Freedom From Fear To Speak Day.

A 49-year-old Chernivtsi resident set up a scheme for illegally transporting conscripts abroad for 6,000 euros per person. He was detained while receiving 12,000 euros for two men.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine is being discussed, but the process has not yet begun due to the complexity of training, which lasts six months.

Since the beginning of July 1, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported numerous air strikes and shelling, as well as significant enemy losses in the Pokrovsk direction.

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov reported an expected significant increase in North Korean citizens in the Russian Federation who will sign contracts as volunteers. This contingent could number 12,000 people, which will change the perception of the DPRK's participation in the war.

The SBU detained a 54-year-old installer in Dnipro who was корректиating Russian air attacks on critical infrastructure in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. He used his official position to collect data, photograph objects, and transmit geolocations to his handler.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the military facility "Kupol" in Udmurtia, which produces SAMs. The Saratovorgsintez oil refinery in the Saratov region was also targeted.