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Zelenskyy has announced the formation of an anti-ballistic coalition for the ‘Freya’ project
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is initiating the formation of an anti-ballistic coalition to implement the joint European ‘Freya’ project. The first meeting of the countries and companies that may join the project is due to take place in France in the coming days.
LGBTQ+ cruise ship denied entry to Egypt without an official explanation
The cruise ship Scarlet Lady, carrying around 2,000 passengers on an LGBTQ+ tour, was denied entry to Egypt without any official explanation. Earlier that week, the ship had been turned away by Turkey, after which the organisers were forced to make a second last-minute change to the itinerary.
Ukraine called on the UN to adopt a resolution on a ceasefire, whilst Lavrov stated that Russia would refuse to halt hostilities
Ukraine has called on the members of the UN Security Council to urgently table a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would not agree to a cessation of hostilities along the current front line.
A suspect has been arrested in Odessa on suspicion of trafficking large quantities of cocaine
Law enforcement officials have reported that they have uncovered a cocaine supply route from European Union countries to Ukraine. According to the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Odesa was arrested whilst attempting to sell one kilogramme of the drug.
The Supreme Court has refused Poroshenko’s request to overturn the sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council
The Supreme Court has refused to overturn the sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) against the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko. The ruling was handed down by the Administrative Court of Cassation, which forms part of the Supreme Court, after it had considered Poroshenko’s claim against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have fallen sharply following the resumption of attacks between Iran and the US
Following the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the US, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply. At the same time, Iran continues to export oil, although the ultimate fate of these shipments remains unknown.
An illegal amber-processing workshop has been uncovered in the Rivne region, and hundreds of kilograms of amber have been seized
Law enforcement officers in the Rivne region have uncovered a group involved in the illegal acquisition, processing and sale of amber. According to the investigation, the scheme’s participants were making a monthly profit of around 40,000 dollars.
Diesel fuel production in Russia has fallen following attacks on oil refineries
According to Reuters estimates, diesel fuel production in Russia has fallen significantly following attacks on oil refineries. The agency also reports that the Russian government has imposed a total ban on diesel fuel exports.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General are investigating the procurement of grenade launchers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth over 637 million hryvnias
Law enforcement agencies are investigating the procurement of disposable anti-tank grenade launchers for the Defence Forces. The investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding the conclusion of the contract under which the military unit received weapons which, according to the investigation, did not meet the stated specifications.
Drones attacked the Ilsk Oil Refinery, oil depots in the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast, and the seaport in Taganrog
On the night of 10 July, Ukrainian drones attacked the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast. The Russian authorities reported fires at the Ilsk oil refinery, petroleum product storage facilities and the seaport area in Taganrog.
Zelenskyy said that China had reacted strongly to Russia’s nuclear threats
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China had, for the first time, reacted firmly to statements from Russia regarding the possible use of nuclear weapons. He said that European leaders had informed him of Beijing’s position.
Ukraine is calling on the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution on a ceasefire
Ukraine has called on the members of the UN Security Council to urgently table a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Officials in Kyiv have stated that the Security Council’s inaction regarding Russia’s crimes must end, and that international support for Ukraine must continue.