Ukraine

On July 9, almost all of Ukraine will be gripped by heat up to +39 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperatures expected in the east, south, and center. The west will be more comfortable, and rain with thunderstorms is forecast for the western, northern, and Vinnytsia regions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.

On the night of July 9, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to missile danger. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the take-off of two MiG-31K.

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. This decision could be the first major weapons system provided to Kyiv without prior White House approval under President Biden.

The Center of National Resistance reports on Russia's preparation for a new wave of hidden mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Putin signed a law allowing the conclusion of contracts with the Russian army for "residents without citizenship," and fines for not informing military commissariats about one's place of residence have been increased.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the US remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue to supply weapons. The brief pause in supplies was part of a planned review of military aid programs.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was spying in the State Space Agency of Ukraine. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.

The State Service of Ukraine for Ethno-politics and Freedom of Conscience has found signs of affiliation of the UOC (MP) with the Russian Orthodox Church. The study showed that the UOC (MP) is not fully independent, and its charter contains signs of being part of the ROC structure.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, discussed defense, the front, and relations with the USA in an interview with The New York Post. He stated that only a leader who understands the language of force can make Russia stop the invasion, and Donald Trump could be such a leader.

On the evening of July 8, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K. Kyiv authorities also warned of the threat of attack drones.

Since the beginning of the day, 148 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1113 kamikaze drones and carried out 4126 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 51 attacks were repelled, 177 occupiers were neutralized.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal proposed to his Romanian counterpart Ilie Bolojan to hold a joint trilateral meeting with the participation of the Prime Minister of Moldova. Security challenges, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the development of border infrastructure were discussed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and announced reform steps in the ministry's system. Clear tasks for Ukrainian diplomats have also been defined.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. They discussed the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal, unblocking the law on multiple citizenship, and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.

In Merefa, Kharkiv region, a 71-year-old woman fainted while trying to stop a military enlistment office service vehicle after a man was forcibly dragged into a minivan. Police launched an investigation into the hooliganism.

Senator Lindsey Graham initiated a bill to increase pressure on Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine. The document will be presented on July 9, as announced by Newt Gingrich.

The European Union is considering creating a 100 billion euro fund for long-term support to Ukraine, which will start flowing from 2028. This will strengthen Europe's role in financing Ukraine amid uncertainty regarding aid from the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated in the British Parliament that Russia illegally attacked Ukraine. He emphasized that the Coalition of the Willing, created by France and Great Britain, sends a clear signal of support for Ukraine.

Ukraine called on the IOC and international federations to reconsider the admission of Russians to the Universiade. Athletes participated in a propaganda tournament and are associated with military clubs.

President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi to intensify contacts with the USA, primarily regarding air defense. This concerns all elements of supplies from America for the protection of Ukrainian positions and people.

President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi, a soldier of the 3rd Assault Brigade, who died on June 11. He also signed decrees on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Nazariy Hryntsevych and Dmytro Fisher.

Donald Trump stated that Ukraine withstood the war thanks to American weaponry and the bravery of Ukrainians. He also noted that the US invested over $300 million, while Europe invested over $100 million.

The Center of National Resistance published a report on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in the first half of 2025. Russia is militarizing the TOT, creating new military bases and depleting Ukrainian resources, which leads to a humanitarian catastrophe.

President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.

Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin says “a lot of crap” about Ukraine. The US President hinted at a possible “small surprise” for Moscow.

Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin over the death of a large number of soldiers, up to 7,000 per week. He also discussed new sanctions against the Russian Federation with Putin, which did not evoke enthusiasm from him.

The National Bank of Ukraine approved the acquisition of the insurance company "Krayina" by Vyacheslav Suprunenko, the majority shareholder of ASVIO Investment Holding. This acquisition is part of the holding's strategy for developing digital financial services.

People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi stated that 70% of NABU cases against MPs are related to errors in declarations, not corruption. This raises questions about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies and their funding.

Nariman Dzhelyal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. This event officially granted him the authority to perform the duties of an ambassador.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to a petition regarding the decriminalization of adult content production, which garnered over 25,000 signatures. The proposals have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration within the framework of draft law No. 12191.