Ukraine

From July 1 to 2, the temperature will be +18…+24 °C, in the south and west up to +32 °C. From July 3, +26…+32 °C is expected throughout Ukraine, in the southwest up to +35 °C.

In June, 86% of complaints against TCC and SP were related to fakes or IPSO. Only 14% of the appeals were confirmed, which led to the dismissal of one person and disciplinary penalties for five.

The court заочно sentenced Metropolitan of the Luhansk Eparchy of the UOC (MP) Vasyl Povoroznyuk to 11 years in prison for aiding the aggressor state. He was found guilty of supporting Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and propaganda.

Romania has extended the mandatory licensing requirement for Ukrainian products until December 31, 2025. This measure, introduced to protect local farmers, covers the entire agri-food supply chain.

Russian special services are recruiting Ukrainian teenagers for espionage, offering money for completing tasks. The SBU has detained more than 700 people involved in espionage, about 175 of whom are minors.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak states that Russia manipulates statements about negotiations while continuing missile strikes. He emphasizes that Moscow is the initiator of the war and blocks peace initiatives.

Electricity consumption is decreasing due to clear weather and the operation of solar power plants. "Ukrenergo" recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.

The Ministry of Education and Science is launching the admission campaign to vocational schools from July 1, inviting young people, veterans, and IDPs to acquire in-demand professions. Admission is available on a budget and contract basis, with the duration of study ranging from 6 months to 3 years.

Russian propaganda has intensified the spread of disinformation about the alleged preparation for mandatory mobilization of women and lowering the age limit to 18 years. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these fakes, calling to trust verified sources.

Russian invaders shelled the Kutsurub community in Mykolaiv region with artillery, killing a 49-year-old man and wounding a 37-year-old woman. As a result of the attack, private houses and a shop in the village of Dmytrivka were damaged.

Passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border reached a high of 141,000 crossings per day, a significant increase compared to May. This is due to the summer period and increased departures from Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the statement by his Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanar, who called on the West to "forgive everything that has happened" to settle the war. Sybiha stressed that a sense of impunity is the root cause of Russia's crimes, and a criminal will not stop if they are forgiven instead of punished.

The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fifth victory in the 2025 Nations League, defeating Bulgaria 3:1. This victory moved the team to fifth place in the standings, and they continue to compete for the playoffs.

Russian occupiers do not have sufficient forces to create a buffer zone along the border with Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions; their true goal is to seize the entire territory of Ukraine. The enemy is suffering significant losses, using only infantry groups, without armored vehicles, in this area.

From July, Ukraine is changing the voltage standard in the power grid to the European one, and salary indexation is returning. New rules for issuing IDP certificates and fines for tobacco traders are also being introduced.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 Shahed-type drones, 74 of which were neutralized, with 64 shot down. The main strike hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with 15 hits recorded.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on his first visit, promising military and other aid. He stressed that Ukraine is defending the security and freedom of Europe, and supporting Ukraine is the most important task for Germany.

Over the past day, on three fronts - Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka - most of the 137 combat engagements occurred. The occupiers carried out 62 air and 2 missile strikes, using 3474 kamikaze drones.

ISW analysts called the combined Russian strike on Ukraine on the night of June 29 the largest since February 2022. The invaders launched 537 aerial assault weapons, targeting civilian, railway, and industrial infrastructure.

In the Luhansk Art Museum, Russians are holding a propaganda exhibition "Russia is my Homeland", bringing in paintings of low artistic value from the Oryol Museum.

On June 29, Russian-occupation forces suffered significant losses, including 1070 soldiers, 3 helicopters, and 42 cruise missiles. The total losses of Russians since the beginning of the full-scale war have exceeded one million servicemen.

On June 30, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with scattered short-term rains and thunderstorms. Daytime air temperature will be 20-25°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.

A Russian LNG tanker docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is idle due to US sanctions, for the first time since October. Russia seeks to increase gas exports and is expanding its "shadow fleet", changing management companies to circumvent restrictions.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, strengthening defense cooperation. Ukraine proposed jointly producing drones and resolving the issue with Russian drones.

Ukraine's women's volleyball team won the Golden European League 2025, beating the Hungarian team 3:1. The Ukrainians will now compete for a spot in the Nations League against Argentina and Puerto Rico.

Russian lies about NATO expansion as the "reason" for aggression against Ukraine do not correspond to Putin's statements in 2004. At that time, he welcomed the Alliance's expansion, stating that it would strengthen trust in Europe and the world, unlike current claims of a "threat."

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár stated that resolving the military conflict in Ukraine requires establishing communication with Russia and forgiveness from Western countries. He stressed the need for a diplomatic solution and adherence to international law.

Ukraine is forming new air defense units equipped with interceptor drones in response to an increase in Russian drone airstrikes. Russia has sharply increased the number of drones launched, forcing Ukraine to look for unconventional solutions.

A falsified document purportedly from the Odesa Oblast Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SP) regarding the mobilization of individuals with dual Ukraine-Moldova citizenship is being circulated online. The leadership of the Odesa Oblast TCC and SP refutes this information and points out signs that the document is a fake.

Ukraine has fully synchronized the 13th and 14th packages of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation and will 100% synchronize the EU sanctions package against Iran. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of sanctions for limiting Russian capabilities and expects quick action from Ukrainian institutions.