Ukraine
Donald Trump said he discussed sanctions against Russia with Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin "is not thrilled" about them. Trump also had a conversation with Zelenskyy, which he called "very good" and "strategic."
Nutritionist Natalia Dubovyk spoke about the benefits of watermelons, the safe time for their consumption, and how to avoid poisoning. She emphasized that watermelons ripen naturally and contain a minimal amount of nitrates only from August onwards.
The court once again did not allow the NABU detective to close the case regarding Shabunin's organization of fictitious secondments to the NAPC - veteran.
Over the past day, 183 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks, inflicting significant losses on them, including 1050 personnel and 56 artillery systems.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on July 5 on the Borisoglebsk airfield in the Voronezh region, where Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM are based. A warehouse with guided aerial bombs, a combat training aircraft, and possibly other aircraft were hit.
On the night of July 5, Russian troops attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, as a result of which four people were injured and civilian infrastructure was damaged. Air defense forces shot down five drones, but the debris caused destruction and fires.
As of July 5, no Russian ships have been recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy vessels are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
On July 5, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness and thunderstorms, especially in the north, center, east, and southeast. Air temperature will decrease, except for the southern regions, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's readiness to cooperate with France in nuclear energy, aviation, AI, green energy, and biotechnology. Issues concerning Ukraine and the Middle East were also discussed, and China resolved the issue of anti-dumping duties on European cognac.
In Kyiv, a 25-year-old man was detained who organized a scheme for illegally transporting conscripts to Moldova. He promised unhindered passage through checkpoints and the border for 13 thousand dollars.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the country's future in the EU depends on Moldovans ahead of the September parliamentary elections. The EU has allocated the first tranche of 270 million euros for Moldova.
The Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine and the International Organization for Migration have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document provides for the development of a concept for supporting the voluntary return and reintegration of Ukrainians who left due to the full-scale invasion.
Slovakia has blocked the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia for the second time, demanding guarantees from the European Commission regarding the RePowerEU initiative. This initiative envisages abandoning Russian gas by 2028, which, according to Slovakia, will have negative economic consequences.
The Republic of Korea is launching a new $10 million economic innovation partnership program with Ukraine. The program provides for strategic consultations and project development for long-term economic cooperation.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russian instructors are conducting courses for young people, teaching them to identify "disloyal residents" and write denunciations. Special emphasis is placed on teenagers to expand the repressive apparatus.
The European Union and Moldova signed a declaration condemning Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and hybrid attacks. The document also demands the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria.
The Austrian Foreign Minister condemned the Russian shelling of Ukraine on July 4, 2025, during which the Polish consulate in Kyiv was damaged. She called for increased pressure on Russia to achieve peace.
On July 4, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv Oblast with Shahed drones, hitting Chuhuiv and Kupiansk. As a result of the strikes, five civilians were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.
During the day, 136 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 1436 kamikaze drones and carried out 4496 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 162 occupiers were neutralized and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.
US President Donald Trump, during a 40-minute conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, promised to check whether military aid to Ukraine had been stopped, focusing on air defense needs. The leaders agreed to a meeting of relevant teams to discuss arms supplies.
Ukrainian energy workers have restored a damaged power transmission line connecting the Zaporizhzhia NPP to Ukraine's energy system. The station is once again receiving electricity, but remains on a single power source.
The honorary chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, called on the administration to resume arms supplies to Ukraine, emphasizing that this does not threaten US combat readiness. He noted that stopping aid harms Trump's peacekeeping efforts, and Putin attacked Kyiv after a conversation with Trump to send a signal to the US.
The US government is ceasing the production of pennies, as minting them cost more than their value. This decision is symbolic, but could lead to prices being rounded to the nearest nickel.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hopes for US flexibility regarding arms supplies to Ukraine after some deliveries were suspended due to concerns about stockpiles. The Pentagon suspended the transfer of artillery shells and air defense systems to Ukraine, citing a review of US stockpiles.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since the beginning of 2025, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have neutralized over 230,000 Russian occupiers, 1,311 tanks, and 2,885 armored vehicles. Syrskyi also prohibited the concentration of personnel and equipment at training grounds to enhance safety.
Ukraine, together with NATO, is working on innovative solutions for the safe evacuation of the wounded. Experts discussed the integration of civil-military planning and the implementation of innovations.
Ukraine will not suffer losses from the new terms of trade with the EU, despite the National Bank's assessment of possible export losses. An agreement has been reached to revise the free trade area, which provides for an increase in quotas for a number of goods and the liberalization of some positions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US President Donald Trump. The parties agreed on a meeting of teams to strengthen air defense and discussed joint weapons production.
On July 4, a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war took place between Ukraine and Russia. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, seriously ill and wounded, including medics.