Ukraine

In Romania, a bus with 60 Ukrainian citizens was involved in a road accident with a minibus. A Romanian citizen died, one Ukrainian woman and two Romanian citizens were injured.

Siyar Kurshutov, allegedly co-owner of the Telegram channel "Joker", is resuming information attacks, which journalists link to pressure on Ukrainian businesses. The channel has already attacked Uklon and is now targeting SCM, Rinat Akhmetov, and the "Aromateka" store.

The Vinnytsia Regional TCC and SP sent a summons to the fallen soldier Kostiantyn Pankov. The TCC stated that this happened due to a technical failure in the "Oberih" system, which generates summons.

Forecaster Natalka Didenko refutes rumors about anomalous heat in Ukraine, stating that on July 3-5, the temperature will rise to +28-32 degrees, and from July 9, a return to moderate indicators is expected. In Kyiv, the heat will last on July 3-4.

The President of Ukraine signed law No. 11044, which allows the State Labor Service to conduct unscheduled inspections of employers based on employees' complaints regarding mobbing. The law will come into force three months after its publication in "Holos Ukrainy", allowing inspections of labor legislation and the legality of work termination.

NABU drew up a protocol on the Deputy Minister of Energy for refusing to provide information on international aid. This concerns billions in technical assistance for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to discuss with European Union leaders additional funding for drone production and joint ventures. A meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense was dedicated to Ukrainian drones and increasing the pace of their production.

The NATO summit in The Hague demonstrated the growth of European defence spending, but calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine indicate a change in mood. NATO has refocused on deterring Russia, while Ukraine faces heavy casualties on the frontline and the risk of losing territory.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense. Key front issues were discussed, including the Pokrovsk direction and the Sumy region, where the Russian offensive is not being realized. Active operations continue within the Kursk operation.

UN experts have confirmed Russia's premeditated crime at Volnovakha Correctional Colony No. 120 near Olenivka on July 29, 2022, which resulted in the deaths of over 50 prisoners. The UN's internal analysis revealed that Russia carried out the attack, refuting its own version of a HIMARS strike.

The European Commission and Ukraine have reached a principal agreement on the revision of the free trade area, which will facilitate Ukraine's integration into the EU single market. The modernized agreement includes a level playing field, safeguard clauses, and increased trade flows, taking into account the sensitivity of agricultural sectors.

On July 1, the official euro exchange rate against the hryvnia will reach UAH 48. 98/euro, which is a devaluation of 20 kopecks compared to June 30 and an updated historical maximum. The euro exchange rate continues to rise, having broken its own records several times in June.

The parent's guide to preparing a child for first grade covers psychological readiness, academic preparation, and establishing a daily routine. UNN provides advice on choosing a school and setting up a workspace, which contributes to successful adaptation.

In the 5 months of 2025, Ukrainian fishers caught over 21,500 tons of fish, despite blocked fishing in the Black and Azov Seas. The main volume of 18,904 tons consists of Antarctic krill, caught by a vessel under the Ukrainian flag.

Germany appealed to European partners with a request to review their air defense stocks and transfer surplus systems to Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced a joint letter to European countries.

Four servicemen who refused to go to the front from Kyiv region were notified of suspicion of disobedience. They face up to 10 years in prison.

In July 2024, there are favorable days for planting and transplanting plants according to the lunar calendar, which cover the periods from July 4 to 6, 9, 11, 14 to 16, 18 to 20, 23, 28 and 29. Full Moon (July 10) and New Moon (July 24) are considered unfavorable dates for new plantings.

Kyiv and Berlin agreed to intensify cooperation in the defense industry; Germany aims to create joint ventures to increase production in Ukraine. For 2025, Germany will allocate an additional 2 billion euros for Ukraine's defense, totaling 9 billion euros.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 72 clashes on the front since the beginning of June 30, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. Russian troops are attacking the border of Ukraine, using guided aerial bombs and MLRS.

Over 1,300 Ukrainian schools have joined the national educational platform "Mriya. " This exceeded initial expectations, improving parental interaction with schools and effectively combating bureaucracy.

Ukraine received 1. 7 billion dollars from Canada, originating from the income generated by frozen Russian assets. Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received 17.6 billion dollars from immovable Russian assets.

On June 30, Russian occupiers shelled the Seredyno-Buda community in Sumy region, as a result of which two women were injured. The attack damaged several private houses, an educational institution building, and a car.

The Ukrainian fencing team triumphantly concluded the 2025 European Championship, which took place from June 14 to 19 in the Italian city of Genoa. Ukrainian athletes entered the top three strongest, winning three medals — two gold and one silver.

At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.

In Kharkiv, two streets will be named after the fallen F-16 pilots Maksym Ustymenko and Oleksiy Mes, who were posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. Both pilots gave their lives repelling air attacks, defending the Ukrainian sky.

Prosecutors have sent to court the case concerning developer Anatolii Voitsekhovskyi, extradited from Spain. He is suspected of property embezzlement and official forgery, which caused damages of 2.6 million hryvnias due to the unauthorized construction of 40 objects.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's interest in a broad presence of German defense businesses. Ukraine is ready to share experience and strengthen cooperation for mutually beneficial security.

Norway will send some of its F-35 fighter jets to Poland in the autumn to enhance the security of Polish airspace and protect the logistics hub near Rzeszów. This measure will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of international military aid to Ukraine.

A bus with 60 Ukrainians, including 21 children, collided with a minivan in Romania; one person, a 29-year-old woman, died, and five others sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the causes of this night accident.

Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped the advance of Russian troops and stabilized the situation in the northern Slobozhansky direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the enemy back from Sumy, liberated Andriyivka, and advanced in the area of Oleksiyivka.