Ukraine

Ukraine maintains communication with the Russian ombudswoman, which has allowed thousands of letters and parcels to be delivered to Ukrainian prisoners of war. However, the Russian side uses these transfers for psychological pressure and manipulation, not always delivering the contents in full.

All-Ukrainian sports competitions "Invincible Victory" for veterans and military personnel took place in Lutsk. The event brought together 211 participants from 20 regions of Ukraine, including MHP employees, and was organized at the initiative of the NGO "Federation of Strongmen of Ukraine" and with the support of MHP.

Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA fund, 1378 Ukrainian children deported by Russians have been returned home. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that up to 1.5 million children in the temporarily occupied territories remain at risk of deportation.

North Korea plans to send an additional 25,000-30,000 troops to Russia, who will join the 11,000 soldiers already sent last year. These troops may be involved in combat operations in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

Ukraine has not received information about the return of 339 children abducted by the occupiers from the list handed over to the Russian Federation in Istanbul. Ombudsman Lubynets stated that communication with the Russian Federation takes place through intermediaries, but the return of children from Russian territory is an extremely difficult process.

Military expert Oleh Zhdanov considers the Mi-8 indispensable for Ukrainian aviation, despite its outdated design.

The aggressor country Russia has launched a large-scale information campaign aimed at discrediting Ukrainian authorities before partners and families of prisoners of war. Representatives of the Russian Federation call relatives of prisoners, claiming that Ukraine does not want to take them back, and offer to write appeals.

Ukraine is clarifying issues regarding the supply of defense aid from the United States. There have been no official reports of termination or revision of supply schedules; the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has requested a conversation with its American counterparts.

The Ombudsman's Office received 3,500 complaints regarding human rights violations during mobilization in 2024. In 2025, more than 2,000 such complaints have already been registered.

The UPL season hasn't even ended, and football teams have already started preparing for the new one. One of the preparation stages is signing partnerships for clubs.

Oleksiy Chernyshov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity of Ukraine, refuted rumors, stating that the Ministry of National Unity continues to operate as usual. The High Anti-Corruption Court rejected the motion for his removal, leaving him in office.

The USA is restricting the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine, which is a painful and incomprehensible step for Kyiv amid massive Russian attacks. The Ukrainian side expects further negotiations to resolve the situation.

The Swedish agency Sida allocates a new aid package to Ukraine through the Tallinn Mechanism for updating IT infrastructure and cyber defense. The funds will be received through the Estonian government fund and will be aimed at strengthening the resilience of the digital state in the face of cyberattacks.

Mykhailo Podolyak denied the cessation of US arms supplies to Ukraine. Deliveries of anti-missiles, especially for the Patriot systems that protect civilians, are ongoing.

Special Representative of the US President for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, refuted Lukashenka's statements about an alleged promise not to strike the territory of the Russian Federation. Kellogg emphasized that his comments concerned only a complete ceasefire.

People's Deputy Venislavskyi confirmed the absence of changes in the mobilization of citizens under 25 and restrictions on education for men over 25. The increasing number of students and graduate students indicates a possible use of education to avoid mobilization.

On July 2, the US suspended the supply of certain types of weapons to Ukraine. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of continuing military assistance, especially for strengthening air defense.

In Kharkiv, a series of terrorist attacks was prevented. A 48-year-old FSB agent, a university laboratory assistant, was detained. The suspect was preparing three improvised explosive devices to blow up government buildings.

Ukraine returned two bodies of deceased Russian military personnel with personal dog tags to Russia. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, called on the families of the Russian military to contact the International Commission on Missing Persons and Russian institutions for confirmation, as Russia may be concealing the repatriation of the bodies.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops continue to deter Russian invaders. The enemy is trying to cross the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.

Ukraine will be able to legally use anti-personnel mines six months after the President's decree on the enactment of the NSDC decision. This is due to Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their use.

All participants of the NMT main sessions from June 11 to 20 have received their results. Information is available in their personal accounts, including the Information Card and the Results Card.

Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization of nine people who massively faked official documents, including holographic elements. The 49-year-old resident of Dnipro, who involved his brother and son in the business, turned out to be the organizer of the “business”.

A three-year-old girl from Lutsk, Sasha Dragolyuk, survived severe pneumonia and spent a month on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine. She was saved thanks to the joint efforts of medics from Okhmatdyt and the Volyn Regional Medical Association.

Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov reported that Dnipro is threatened only by missile and drone attacks, rejecting the possibility of daily use of 400-500 Shahed drones. Currently, the village of Dachne remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Prices for dairy products in the consumer basket mostly increased by 2. 9%, with butter becoming the most expensive. The abolition of EU trade preferences may lead to lower domestic prices in Ukraine.

The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.

In Vinnytsia region, 25 people, including 9 children, were hospitalized with foodborne toxic infection after consuming what was likely shawarma. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the poisoning and have suspended the fast food establishment's operations.

Lolita Kuzina, head of the "DobroDiy" Charity Exchange, explains why the scandal involving Nazariy Husakov's alleged fraud undermines trust in charity. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and responsibility in fundraising.

Russia launched 4 S-300 missiles and 114 drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2. Air defense forces neutralized 79 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.