Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the topics of his visit to Denmark - the opening of clusters within the framework of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. The strengthening of the country's defense capabilities is also being discussed during the visit to Denmark.
Ukraine and the American company Swift Beat have signed an agreement on the joint production of thousands of drones, including interceptors, reconnaissance, and attack drones, already this year. This agreement paves the way for scaling up production in 2025.
The Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv established the fact of cohabitation as one family for two men, one of whom is a diplomat in Israel. This decision will allow him to obtain permission to reunite with his partner abroad.
Most surveyed Kyiv residents support the legalization of pornography, but emphasize the need for clear legislative regulation. This initiative received a new wave of attention after the petition of OnlyFans model Svitlana Dvornikova.
In May, over 3. 5 million participants of the "National Cashback" program received 490 million hryvnias for purchasing Ukrainian goods, which is the largest amount since September 2024. In total, Ukrainians have already received about 2.9 billion hryvnias in cashback.
A Russian Iskander missile hit the pier of Odesa seaport on June 3. Two people were killed, six were wounded, including Syrian citizens. Port infrastructure was damaged.
On Friday, July 4, most of Ukraine is expected to experience heat up to +28. ..+33 degrees, in places up to +35 degrees. In the west, the temperature will drop to +20...+25 degrees, with short-term thunderstorms.
The Metals Company plans to mine polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Ecologists warn of a significant reduction in benthic populations due to mining.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of ammunition depots of Russian occupiers in the area of Velyke Orikhove in Donetsk region. A powerful secondary detonation was recorded, indicating explosions of anti-aircraft guided missiles and ammunition for MLRS.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the damage from Russian shelling is estimated at 10 billion euros, but the real amount could be higher. Kharkiv is the most destroyed among the large cities of Ukraine, with 8.5 thousand damaged residential buildings and significant destruction in the educational sector.
In the temporarily occupied territories, the occupiers are trying to force Ukrainians to register SIM cards of their operators, threatening to disconnect unregistered numbers from November 1. Ukrainians are massively ignoring the demand for "full registration," despite previous distributions of SIM cards without linking them to Russian passports.
Law enforcement eliminated the criminal group "Krasnobalivski", which grew and sold cannabis, as well as psychotropics via Telegram. The gang's monthly income exceeded UAH 20 million, and its members have been arrested without bail.
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will take place on July 19 in London at Wembley Stadium. Bookmakers predict the Ukrainian boxer to win with odds of 1.20.
In the Zhytomyr region, the aftermath of explosions in the village of Berezyna is being liquidated, where 2 people died and 82 were injured, including 4 children hospitalized. About 99 houses were damaged and 700 households were left without electricity.
From July 7, 2025, to September 3, 2025, the "Solotvyno – Sighetu Marmației" border crossing point will temporarily suspend vehicle processing from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM due to bridge reconstruction. Pedestrian traffic will operate without changes.
Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the National Bank, is under investigation by the SBI for abuse of office, but still holds his position. He is accused of withdrawing lawsuits against the NBU, which deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of the right to a fair trial.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov, who was responsible for the actions of the marines, died in the Kursk region.
AFU soldiers expressed gratitude to Maksym Reznytskyi and Tetiana Svetnik for financial support, which allowed them to purchase a car, Starlink, and EW equipment. One of the shells with an inscription from the patron has already hit its target.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted $22 billion in external financing during the first six months of 2025. International support allowed for the provision of social and humanitarian expenditures, while domestic resources are directed towards security and defense.
Sweden allocates 1. 5 billion Swedish kronor for military aid to Ukraine. The package includes over 10 new barrels for Archer systems, means for long-range strikes and underwater warfare, as well as logistical support.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is studying information from open sources regarding the companies that posted bail of UAH 120 million for Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. The bail was posted by his wife, a private firm, a manager of the DIM group of companies, and businessman Maksym Krippa.
Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov declared UAH 2. 19 million in legal fees on June 22, 2025. This happened after he was notified of suspicion of abuse of office and bribery.
From April to June 2025, 20 snakebite cases were recorded in Ukraine, which is 29 fewer cases than last year. Most of the victims are in the Lviv region, including five children.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on amendments to the Budget Code, which will allow transferring funds from the extraction of minerals to the Ukrainian-American investment fund for reconstruction. This is part of the agreement with the USA dated April 30, 2025, on the creation of a fund with a 50/50 participation split.
The Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC-MP filed a lawsuit against the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, challenging the resolution on the procedure for checking churches for ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. The UOC-MP claims that it was not involved in the investigation process, which deprived it of the opportunity to defend its rights.
In Ukraine, scammers create fake Telegram bots that imitate official chat bots of banks and institutions to steal funds. They copy logos, descriptions, and use similar names, as well as fake verification badges.
Ukrainian actress Tatyana Sheliga, known for her roles in the series "When We Are Home" and "Five Minutes to the Metro", died at the age of 76. Her daughter Anastasia Savytska-Sheliga announced the death of her mother, who had been in critical condition recently.
Ukraine had 225 air defense systems in 1992, and by 2019, only about 60 remained. Partners have transferred about 100 air defense missile systems to Ukraine, but the country has lost 171 systems.
Two Moldovan citizens were convicted in Estonia for setting fire to the "Slava Ukraini" restaurant and a supermarket. The court established that the crimes were committed on the orders of Russian special services.
Support for Ukraine's EU accession in Poland has dropped from 85% to 35% since 2022. Economic concerns and refugee fatigue are influencing sentiment, while Poland's new president prioritizes the issue of the Volyn tragedy.