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French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that the demilitarization of Ukraine is an absolute "red line" for France. He emphasized that France cannot deny Ukraine membership in NATO and agree to the demilitarization of its armed forces.

A forest fire near Marseille, which covered 700 hectares, resulted in 110 injuries, including firefighters and police officers, and the evacuation of 400 residents. Marseille Provence Airport resumed operations after a temporary closure.

Kate Middleton wore the Lover's Knot Tiara for the first time since December 2023 at a state banquet at Windsor Castle. This is her first appearance in a tiara since her cancer diagnosis was announced in March 2024.

US President Donald Trump has postponed the increase of trade tariffs on imports from the EU until August 1. Experts believe that this may be another postponement, as the customs war is not beneficial to either side, and its impact on Ukraine will be insignificant.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated in the British Parliament that Russia illegally attacked Ukraine. He emphasized that the Coalition of the Willing, created by France and Great Britain, sends a clear signal of support for Ukraine.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has filed a complaint with the ECHR, challenging a court decision to bar her from the elections. This happened amid a European Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into the misuse of EU funds by the far-right group.

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in the British Parliament, warned Europe against excessive dependence on the United States and China. He emphasized the need to protect democratic models from foreign interference and disinformation.

Trump announced that new "reciprocal" tariffs will take effect from August 1, 2025, without delay. This announcement is part of his trade strategy aimed at reshaping global trade flows.

In Britain, three men have been found guilty of arson at a warehouse that supplied goods, including Starlink satellite equipment, to Ukraine. British officials stated that the culprits were acting on orders from the Russian mercenary group "Wagner."

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Great Britain and met King Charles III in Windsor. Charles is expected to emphasize the "plurality of complex threats" facing both countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Great Britain, where a Franco-British summit will take place. Security, defense, nuclear energy, space, innovation, artificial intelligence, migration, culture, and support for Ukraine will be discussed.

The Port of Rotterdam is reserving berths for vessels with military cargo and planning cargo diversions in case of conflict. This is being done in coordination with Antwerp and at NATO's request.

The first malaria drug suitable for infants and very young children has been approved for use. It is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks, where malaria caused an estimated 597,000 deaths in 2023, mostly among children under five.

The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.

Great Britain has imposed sanctions on two Russians and one legal entity for the development of chemical weapons. Among them are the deputy commander of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops and an institute that supplies grenades with chemical substances.

Asian stock markets are stable, while the dollar strengthens and oil prices fall after the US announced increased tariffs for 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, starting August 1. The European Union will not receive new increased tariffs.

President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov to prepare for the next "Ramstein" meetings in various formats. Ukraine expects new steps for stability from the format in August-September.

There are no legislative initiatives in Ukraine regarding the reduction of the work week, and during the war, its duration can reach 60 hours. However, employers offer vacancies with various working time regimes, including part-time.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace on July 9. This meeting will take place ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer coordinated diplomatic work. They discussed expectations from the meeting of the coalition of the willing in Rome and additional funding for drone production.

Dutch F-35 fighter jets will guard NATO airspace over Eastern Europe from September 1 to December 1. This will ensure the security of military equipment supplies to Ukraine and a rapid response to intruders.

British intelligence analyzed the verdict of former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov, sentenced to 13 years for embezzlement. He is the highest-ranking Russian official convicted on such charges, but the verdict does not indicate a fight against corruption, but rather its control.

A new Covid strain, Stratus, is spreading in the UK, featuring a unique symptom – hoarseness of voice. Variants XFG and XFG.3 account for about 30% of Covid-19 cases in England, but do not cause more severe illness.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have disagreements regarding aid to Ukraine within the framework of the "coalition of the willing" and approaches to communicating with Donald Trump. France is irritated by Britain's decision to engage with Trump, while London is annoyed by Paris's approach to negotiations.

The production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets in the United Kingdom has practically ceased due to a lack of new orders. This raises concerns about the loss of critical aerospace industry skills and affects the country's participation in the Global Combat Air Programme.

Ukraine will never agree to any restrictions on its defense capabilities, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defense-industrial complex, and partner support. This firm position was voiced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tikhyi, emphasizing that Ukraine will not make concessions that weaken it.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Syria on July 5, restoring diplomatic relations after 14 years. The visit took place eight months after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, where Lammy met with the transitional president and foreign minister.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov died on July 2, 2025, in Kursk Oblast. He became the 16th Russian general eliminated since the start of the full-scale invasion, which likely undermined Russia's command system.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis played their first joint concert in 16 years in Cardiff on July 4. Thousands of fans gathered at the Principality Stadium to see the band perform their hits.

Next week, the UK will host a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine. President Zelenskyy will join remotely from Rome, where he is participating in a conference.