Ukraine

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the National Police of Ukraine has uncovered 447 cases of human trafficking. 365 victims have been identified, including women, men, and children.

For the first time in Ukraine, unified rules for animal transportation on intercity and international bus routes have been approved. They define the conditions for transporting animals of various sizes and weights, requiring a veterinary document.

The Board of the President of Ukraine's Foundation supported a program to attract lecturers from leading foreign universities. Foreign lecturers will teach students in Ukraine for three to nine months or remotely.

NABU searched MP Roman Kaptelov on the fact of alleged inaccurate declaration. Investigators seized his phone, as the MP did not declare his family's property and income in Moscow, including an apartment worth UAH 17.5 million.

The deficit of the state budget of Ukraine for January-May 2025 amounted to UAH 440. 67 billion. The total amount of state and state-guaranteed debt as of May 31, 2025 reached UAH 7,515.2 billion.

In the first half of 2025, over UAH 7. 6 billion in alimony was collected, which is 30% more than last year. Almost 150,000 debtors faced restrictions, including a ban on traveling abroad and driving.

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced the reformatting of military education to prepare for future conflicts. Russian universities will adapt their programs based on the experience of aggression against Ukraine and will train IT specialists for the army.

The US President promised Zelenskyy to send 10 Patriot systems.

In 2024, 2195 people were convicted of corruption offenses in Ukraine, which accounts for almost 80% of all accused. The number of convictions in top-corruption cases has more than doubled, reaching 60 people.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Oksana Markarova of his intention to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to the USA. Consultations regarding her replacement are ongoing.

Russia has stopped publishing monthly population statistics, making it difficult to assess the demographic situation. This is happening amid significant losses in the war against Ukraine and a decline in birth rates.

The SBU detained a former reserve lieutenant colonel of the Defense Forces, who was recruited by the FSB after being discharged from service in 2023. He collected information about Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the Sumy region and was supposed to create an enemy network.

According to the Foreign Intelligence Service, as of July 3, Russia has harvested 3. 8 million tons of grain, which is four times less than last year. The average yield decreased from 41 to 31 centners per hectare, and in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the harvest is almost half as much.

Strong winds, thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rains caused damage in 8 regions of Ukraine, felling trees, damaging roofs, and leaving people without electricity. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of the bad weather, clearing trees and restoring traffic.

On July 9, anomalous heat up to +39 degrees Celsius is expected in most regions of Ukraine. In the west, Zhytomyr region, and Vinnytsia region, rains, thunderstorms, and hail are forecast.

Nazariy Hryntsevych, a defender of Mariupol with the call sign "Grinka", will be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. He died on May 6, 2024, as announced by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Ukrainian national team won 14 awards, including six gold medals, at the Junior and U23 European Rowing Championship in Romania. Ukrainians took second place in the overall medal standings.

Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that he did not stop arms supplies to Ukraine, but only ordered a review of the Pentagon's stockpiles. The US is ready to provide Ukraine with as much military assistance as it can allocate.

In the first half of 2025, 161 apartment buildings were damaged in Sumy, compared to 19 for the entire year of 2024. In total, from February 24, 2022, to June 24, 2025, 142 deaths and 1460 damaged buildings were recorded in Sumy.

Due to bad weather, border crossing operations have been temporarily suspended at the Dzvinkove-Lonya checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. For border crossing, it is recommended to use the nearest checkpoints Kosyno or Velyka Palad.

The European Commission is considering options to finance Ukraine's budget deficit for next year, which could reach $19 billion. Off-budget grants, advance loans, and the use of Russian assets are being discussed.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin see no problems with a meeting at the leaders' level. Fidan recalled that the negotiations in Istanbul were the moment when Russia and Ukraine came closest to peace.

The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.

A 19-year-old Lviv resident was detained in Zakarpattia for the thirteenth time attempting to illegally cross the border. He was trying to get to Hungary, seeking better living conditions.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine provides recommendations for safely enduring abnormally high temperatures exceeding +30°C. The advice includes rules for drinking, nutrition, behavior in the sun and indoors, as well as specifics for working outdoors.

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to London, the first since 2008. He is expected to meet with King Charles III and discuss the migration agreement.

In the first half of 2025, 31,753 electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine, which is 30% more than last year. Among new cars, BYD Song Plus EV and Volkswagen ID. UNYX are leading, while among used cars, Tesla Model Y and Nissan Leaf are the leaders.

Chinese suppliers play a key role in providing Russia with components for the production of attack drones used against Ukraine. 92% of foreign components in Russian drones are of Chinese origin, with supplies made directly and through intermediaries.

Great Britain has imposed sanctions on two Russians and one legal entity for the development of chemical weapons. Among them are the deputy commander of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops and an institute that supplies grenades with chemical substances.