Ukraine
Experts emphasize that without the adoption of the "Defence City" bills, the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex will not be able to fully develop, compete, and attract investments. The bills provide for tax, customs, and budget changes, as well as amendments to the Criminal Code.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine, calling them unacceptable. Brussels is considering the 18th package of sanctions and discussing a price cap on oil for the Russian Federation.
Ukraine's accession to SEPA will allow Ukrainian banks and fintech companies to operate under European conditions, simplifying euro transfers. This will open up new opportunities for businesses and Ukrainians abroad, although the euro exchange rate will depend on other factors.
The UAV forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the Lukhovitsy Aviation Plant named after Voronin, a branch of JSC "RSK "MiG", where explosions and a fire were recorded. The KBP Instrument Design Bureau named after Academician Shipunov, which produces missiles for SAM/SPAAG systems, was also hit.
Over the past day, 92 combat engagements took place on the front, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Ukrainian defenders are repelling enemy attacks and holding their lines.
Thierry Burkhard stated that Europe's security depends on Ukraine, and Ukraine's defeat would be a strategic defeat for the entire continent. He emphasized the need to strengthen the defense capabilities of European countries.
The US will continue to support Ukraine, with the possible provision of additional air defense systems. The head of the special service notes the consistency of Trump's position.
SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych was killed by five shots in Kyiv on July 10, 2025. His death may be an act of public execution carried out by Russian special services.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Ukraine has not seen Russia's peace concept, which Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov handed over to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ukraine will study the concept if it is handed over, but for now, it only sees Russian strikes on cities.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that North Korea supplies Russia with up to 40% of ammunition for the war in Ukraine. Pyongyang also sends ballistic missiles and artillery systems, receiving money and technology from Russia.
A large-scale scheme for producing fake medical conclusions from the Medical Social Expert Commission (MSEC) regarding the disability of relatives of servicemen has been exposed in Ukraine. The organizers received about 1 million hryvnias monthly, and their "clients" face up to 10 years in prison.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has created a department for unfriendly countries to counter those who help Russia in the war. It will deal with diplomatic, sanction, and political measures against regimes such as Belarus and North Korea.
As of July 11, 2025, 919. 9 thousand hectares of early grain and leguminous crops have been threshed in Ukraine, yielding 2,620.7 thousand tons. Harvesting has started in 18 regions, with Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions being the leaders.
In Ukraine, amendments to the Tax Code came into force, exempting mobilized individual entrepreneurs from paying taxes and submitting reports for the period of service. The exemption is applied automatically based on data from the Unified State Register of Conscripts.
Agreements to support Ukrainian hydropower were signed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. The European Investment Bank will provide a 200 million euro loan, while Italian and German companies will assist with infrastructure and specialist training.
Andriy Kolomiiets, convicted by the Russian Federation in 2015, has returned to Ukraine. He was deported to Georgia after serving a 10-year prison sentence.
New contacts between the Ukrainian and American sides will take place today and next week. Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi does not announce who exactly will arrive in Ukraine for security reasons, although US President's special representative Keith Kellogg previously stated his visit to Kyiv.
The Ukrainian Association of Football presented an updated format for the Ukrainian Cup, which starts this season. The tournament will include a record 68 teams, an updated trophy, and a blind draw.
US defense support for Ukraine continues, despite media discussions about possible delays. Ukrainian and American teams are working to clarify the details of the allocated aid packages.
Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to launch the five-year PREPARE Ukraine program worth $200 million to prepare reconstruction projects. The initiative is funded by the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) and aims to convert donor grants into concrete projects.
The acting head of the Department of Urban Planning, Architecture, and Land Use of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration has been detained. She is suspected of embezzling over 1 million hryvnias of budget funds through inflated prices for heating equipment for heating points.
The repair of Russia's only aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" has been suspended. The main command of the Russian Navy and the "United Shipbuilding Corporation" are deciding on the advisability of continuing the work. They are also considering the possibility of disposing of the ship.
Today, July 11, an An-124 "Ruslan" transport aircraft with tail number UR82073 flew over Kyiv, causing a lively reaction on the network. An unknown object PTNPNH2 was also recorded circling over Ukraine.
From January 2022 to December 2024, Ukrainians founded about 77,700 private enterprises in Poland, which accounts for 9% of all newly created sole proprietorships. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocated 2 million euros to support displaced persons, helping them with employment and skills development.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine clarified the rules for admission to vocational education institutions, including the necessary documents, deadlines, and conditions for competitive selection. It is noted that there are no age or gender restrictions, and categories of persons entitled to benefits upon enrollment are listed.
On the night of July 11, Russia launched 79 attack UAVs, including up to 60 "Shaheds". 44 drones were shot down, another 16 were lost/suppressed by electronic warfare, but hits were recorded in 8 locations.
Over the weekend, July 12 and 13, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine: up to +38 degrees in the east, and +21 to +25 degrees in the west. Localized rain with thunderstorms is expected, particularly in Kyiv on Saturday evening.
The former Minister of Infrastructure commented on the DBR searches in the case of MP Yevheniy Shevchenko, stating that he had no contact with him after February 2022. He emphasized his readiness to provide law enforcement agencies with all necessary information.
Border guards in Sumy region are recording an increase in shelling using drones, whereas previously artillery prevailed. The enemy uses various types of drones, including FPV and fiber-optic drones, terrorizing the civilian population and destroying infrastructure.
All participants of the main sessions of the UEE, who took the tests on June 24-27, received their results on a 100-200 point scale. Information is available in personal accounts, where an examination card can be generated.