Ukraine

In Dorsten, Germany, the bodies of two Ukrainian citizens were found: a mother born in 1992 and her daughter born in 2023. A Ukrainian citizen born in 2009 has been detained and confessed to the crime; the case is under special control of Ukrainian diplomats.

Since the beginning of summer, passenger traffic through checkpoints in Lviv region has increased by 25%. The heaviest load falls on weekends and the "Shehyni" and "Krakivets" checkpoints.

President Zelenskyy signed a law that guarantees servicemen monetary compensation for unused vacation days upon dismissal. Compensation applies to main and additional vacations, and in case of death, it will be received by designated persons or heirs.

The International Monetary Fund has updated its negative scenario for Ukraine, assuming the continuation of the war until mid-2026 due to the lack of tangible results from peace negotiations. This implies a possible "shock" in the third quarter of 2025, which will affect economic sentiment and infrastructure.

From July 3, an anticyclone from the West will bring a temperature increase, reaching +35-37 degrees in the south and Transcarpathia on July 4. However, the heat will be short-lived, as a temperature drop is expected already on July 5.

Two Kyivans will face trial for smuggling elite jewelry and watches worth over UAH 12 million, hidden in a Warsaw – Kyiv bus at the Volyn customs. The suspects admitted guilt and initiated a plea bargain with confiscation of the contraband.

On the night of July 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 Shahed-type assault drones and imitation drones. Defense Forces neutralized 47 enemy UAVs in the north and east of the country; hits were recorded in three locations.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for July 1 at UAH 41. 7788/USD, which is a depreciation of 13 kopiykas. The euro rate reached UAH 48.98/EUR, setting a new historical high.

From July 1, Ukraine introduces mandatory full photo and video recording of the vehicle technical inspection process; this is aimed at combating fictitious technical inspections and approaching EU standards.

The International Monetary Fund revised the EFF program for Ukraine, postponing and adding new structural benchmarks, while Ukraine is asking to change the structure of payments in 2025. All quantitative performance criteria as of the end of March have been met, and the total size of the IMF program remains $15.5 billion.

The bachelor's admission campaign starts on July 1, 2025, with the registration of electronic accounts. Applications will be accepted from July 19 to August 1, and admission to state-funded places will be no later than August 11.

During the last day, 146 combat engagements took place, more than half of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched one missile attack, 51 air strikes, carried out 5304 shellings and engaged 3776 drones.

Denmark will chair the EU Council from July 1 to December 31, 2025, focusing on supporting Ukraine, strengthening the EU's defense industry and security, and maintaining sanctions against Russia.

ISW analysts indicate that the Russian Federation has larger territorial ambitions in Ukraine than Crimea and the four annexed regions. Putin and his inner circle use narratives about "Donbas", "Novorossiya" and "one people" to justify their encroachments.

On June 30, Russian troops suffered significant losses, including 970 soldiers and 36 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy since the beginning of the full-scale invasion amount to more than one million people.

On Tuesday, July 1, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Light short-term rain is forecast in places, wind is north-westerly 7-12 m/s, gusting 15-20 m/s in the northeast.

On July 1, the world celebrates International Joke Day, as well as the Day of the Invention of Sunglasses. In Ukraine, investigators and architects celebrate their professional holiday.

A fire broke out in one of Zaporizhzhia's districts after a Russian attack; emergency services are working on the scene. Information on possible casualties is currently being clarified.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased cooperation with partners regarding new sanctions against Russia. The goal is synchronized international pressure to counter the protraction of the war.

US Special Presidential Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Peskov's comments about "hindering" peace negotiations are baseless. He emphasized the US calls for an immediate ceasefire and the need for trilateral negotiations.

According to Zelenskyy, "hundreds of thousands of our people" do everything daily to ensure that Ukraine "can live and that there are no blackouts. "

A Ukrainian court sentenced Russian blogger Dmitry Puchkov in absentia to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. The verdict was handed down for incitement to aggressive war and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three teenagers were rescued from the occupied territories. They studied in Ukrainian schools online despite pressure and refused to attend Russian educational institutions.

Since the beginning of the day, 111 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The occupiers used 1256 kamikaze drones and carried out 3754 shellings of positions. Numerous attacks were repelled in various directions, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three decrees, synchronizing EU sanctions against Russia and implementing packages of restrictions against Iran. The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities from various countries, including the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Iran.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine called on FATF member countries to consider including the Russian Federation in the list of high-risk jurisdictions. He emphasized the significant impact of Russian aggression on global food security.

The IMF Executive Board has completed the eighth review of Ukraine's cooperation program. Ukraine will soon receive the ninth tranche of $500 million, which will be used to cover priority budget expenditures.

North Korean Central Television showed footage of Kim Jong Un mourning North Korean soldiers who died in Russia's war against Ukraine in the Kursk region. At the repatriation ceremony, Kim placed the flag over the coffin, and photographs were shown at a joint cultural event of North Korea and Russia in Pyongyang.

In 2025, experts note an increase in the proportion of women among online casino users, especially in slot games. This trend is driven by the popularity of branded slots, which attract a female audience with their visuals and storyline.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with the military countermeasures against the increasing number of Russian drones. Ukraine is strengthening its own production of interceptor drones and long-range drones.