Ukraine
SBU drones hit the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant "Kupol" in Udmurtia on the morning of July 1. At least two hits were recorded, after which a fire broke out.
Ukraine extended the agreement with Poland on gas imports until September 2024, doubling the permitted volume to 12. 4 million cubic meters per day. This strengthens the country's energy security and opens access to new supply sources, including LNG terminals in Poland and Lithuania.
In the first half of 2025, the Russian army suffered personnel losses in Ukraine of 230,180 people and 1,311 tanks. The occupiers also lost 2,885 armored combat vehicles and 21,021 units of automotive equipment.
Ukraine received the ninth tranche from the IMF in the amount of 500 million dollars to cover priority budget needs. This is the result of a successful eighth review of the EFF cooperation program, increasing the total aid amount to 10.6 billion dollars.
103 settlements in four regions of Ukraine are without power due to bad weather. Electricity consumption is decreasing thanks to clear and cool weather, which favors the operation of solar power plants.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to increase the subsistence minimum for disabled citizens to UAH 2,564 in 2026. The government's plans also include annual pension indexation and the introduction of a second-tier pension system.
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office announced suspicion to the commander of the Russian 44th separate aviation regiment for "Kinzhal" attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities. He is accused of planning and waging an aggressive war from October 15, 2022, to March 9, 2023.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs criticized the publications of Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov, which concerned public safety. The agency warned against manipulation and the use of “sensitive topics” for political purposes.
In Dorsten, Germany, the bodies of two Ukrainian citizens were found: a mother born in 1992 and her daughter born in 2023. A Ukrainian citizen born in 2009 has been detained and confessed to the crime; the case is under special control of Ukrainian diplomats.
Since the beginning of summer, passenger traffic through checkpoints in Lviv region has increased by 25%. The heaviest load falls on weekends and the "Shehyni" and "Krakivets" checkpoints.
President Zelenskyy signed a law that guarantees servicemen monetary compensation for unused vacation days upon dismissal. Compensation applies to main and additional vacations, and in case of death, it will be received by designated persons or heirs.
The International Monetary Fund has updated its negative scenario for Ukraine, assuming the continuation of the war until mid-2026 due to the lack of tangible results from peace negotiations. This implies a possible "shock" in the third quarter of 2025, which will affect economic sentiment and infrastructure.
From July 3, an anticyclone from the West will bring a temperature increase, reaching +35-37 degrees in the south and Transcarpathia on July 4. However, the heat will be short-lived, as a temperature drop is expected already on July 5.
Two Kyivans will face trial for smuggling elite jewelry and watches worth over UAH 12 million, hidden in a Warsaw – Kyiv bus at the Volyn customs. The suspects admitted guilt and initiated a plea bargain with confiscation of the contraband.
On the night of July 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 Shahed-type assault drones and imitation drones. Defense Forces neutralized 47 enemy UAVs in the north and east of the country; hits were recorded in three locations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for July 1 at UAH 41. 7788/USD, which is a depreciation of 13 kopiykas. The euro rate reached UAH 48.98/EUR, setting a new historical high.
From July 1, Ukraine introduces mandatory full photo and video recording of the vehicle technical inspection process; this is aimed at combating fictitious technical inspections and approaching EU standards.
The International Monetary Fund revised the EFF program for Ukraine, postponing and adding new structural benchmarks, while Ukraine is asking to change the structure of payments in 2025. All quantitative performance criteria as of the end of March have been met, and the total size of the IMF program remains $15.5 billion.
The bachelor's admission campaign starts on July 1, 2025, with the registration of electronic accounts. Applications will be accepted from July 19 to August 1, and admission to state-funded places will be no later than August 11.
During the last day, 146 combat engagements took place, more than half of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched one missile attack, 51 air strikes, carried out 5304 shellings and engaged 3776 drones.
Denmark will chair the EU Council from July 1 to December 31, 2025, focusing on supporting Ukraine, strengthening the EU's defense industry and security, and maintaining sanctions against Russia.
ISW analysts indicate that the Russian Federation has larger territorial ambitions in Ukraine than Crimea and the four annexed regions. Putin and his inner circle use narratives about "Donbas", "Novorossiya" and "one people" to justify their encroachments.
On June 30, Russian troops suffered significant losses, including 970 soldiers and 36 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy since the beginning of the full-scale invasion amount to more than one million people.
On Tuesday, July 1, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Light short-term rain is forecast in places, wind is north-westerly 7-12 m/s, gusting 15-20 m/s in the northeast.
On July 1, the world celebrates International Joke Day, as well as the Day of the Invention of Sunglasses. In Ukraine, investigators and architects celebrate their professional holiday.
A fire broke out in one of Zaporizhzhia's districts after a Russian attack; emergency services are working on the scene. Information on possible casualties is currently being clarified.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased cooperation with partners regarding new sanctions against Russia. The goal is synchronized international pressure to counter the protraction of the war.
US Special Presidential Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Peskov's comments about "hindering" peace negotiations are baseless. He emphasized the US calls for an immediate ceasefire and the need for trilateral negotiations.
According to Zelenskyy, "hundreds of thousands of our people" do everything daily to ensure that Ukraine "can live and that there are no blackouts. "
A Ukrainian court sentenced Russian blogger Dmitry Puchkov in absentia to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. The verdict was handed down for incitement to aggressive war and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.