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President Zelenskyy held a lengthy meeting to prepare for the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, D. C., where Ukraine is seeking strong support, including new decisions and documents on air defense.

President Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers devoted to drones, electronic warfare, production, financing and supply, where key decisions were made on long-range drones and operations at the front.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin says he watched fragments of the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is serious about Donald Trump's "peace proposals" to end the war in Ukraine, but admits he does not know Trump's specific plans.

British investors have suspended several significant deals in Georgia due to political instability caused by the adoption of the law on foreign agents, which jeopardizes Georgia's EU accession process and foreign investment.

A group of foreign policy experts warns that pushing for Ukraine's membership in NATO at the upcoming summit could jeopardize the United States and its allies, leading to a protracted confrontation between the nuclear powers.

Ukraine expects to receive the first tranche of the approved $7. 8 billion budget support package from the United States in the near future.

China faces the risk of lower cotton and rice yields due to prolonged high temperatures and heat waves in the eastern, central, and southern regions.

The head of a conservative think tank developing reforms if Trump wins believes the U. S. is experiencing a "second American revolution" that will be peaceful "if the left allows it to happen.

Biden is wavering between accepting the potential consequences of his poor debate performance and rejecting any thought of dropping out of the 2024 presidential race amid calls for changes in his campaign from family members.

The incidence of syphilis in Finland increased by 18% compared to the previous year: 457 cases were reported in 2023, the highest rate since 1995, when registration began.

An explosion at a military equipment factory in the United States leaves 2 people injured and 1 person missing.

Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front and new aid packages for Ukraine with the military leadership.

The United States has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine. The announcement was made by White House spokesperson Karin Jean-Pierre.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed cooperation between Ukraine and Israel, as well as regional and global threats from Russia, Iran and North Korea in a telephone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz.

Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities can be stopped by providing more air defense systems and long-range strikes on Russian terrorists' locations, President Zelenskyy believes.

Kuleba discussed with Blinken the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense, the restoration of the energy system, and the expected results of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.

Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Astana on the eve of the BRICS summit in Kazan and said that Russian-Chinese relations are in the best possible condition, built on equality, mutual benefit and respect for sovereignty, but not directed against anyone.

In June 2024, cars with traditional engines accounted for 61% of new passenger car sales in Ukraine, down from 71% last year, with gasoline models remaining the most popular with a 36. 9% share, according to Ukravtoprom.

During their visit to the US, Ukrainian officials held consultations with the US delegation led by Jake Sullivan to discuss steps to implement the results of the Peace Summit, defense support, energy security, and Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.

For the sake of Ukraine's interests, Ukraine is open to "working with everyone and solving problems," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, commenting on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Kyiv.

Zelenskiy calls on Trump to reveal a plan to end the war, seeks clarity on US support after the election, and calls on China to use its influence to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Ukraine will revise the "philosophy" of social payments due to the excessive number of obligations that cannot be supported by financial resources in order to optimize them and increase their targeting.

The Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant, an important facility of the Russian military-industrial complex, was shut down after Ukrainian special services attacked power substations in the Belgorod region of Russia.

The head coach of the Ukrainian Olympic team Ruslan Rotan has released a list of players who will be preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers from various Ukrainian clubs.

The Kremlin denies that Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U. S. President Donald Trump are engaged in a dialogue on the terms of peace in Ukraine.

If Russia tries to expand the front, Ukraine will be allowed to fire at greater distances, a State Department official said.

Biden admitted that he "almost fell asleep on stage" during the debate with Trump due to exhaustion from traveling the world the day before.

Today, on July 3, servicemen of the anti-aircraft missile troops of the Air Force of Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. In the first hours of the war, the units of anti-aircraft missile troops skillfully shot down enemy targets and prevented the aggressor from establishing control over the Ukrainian sky.

President Biden's health and ability to hold office were addressed by the White House, which acknowledged that he performed poorly in the debate but assured him that he could still serve as president and run for a second term.