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Russian billionaire Melnichenko has outlined five possible scenarios for Russia’s future after the war
Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko believes that the current standoff between Russia and the West cannot go on indefinitely. In a column for *The Economist*, he outlined five possible scenarios for the country’s future once the war is over.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station: there are plans to extend the decommissioning programme until 2036
The government has approved a draft law on updating the National Programme for the decommissioning of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station and the transformation of the ‘Shelter’ facility into an environmentally safe system. The document provides for the programme to be extended until 2036, as well as additional measures following the damage caused to the arch of the New Safe Confinement by a Russian drone.
The UIPM has lifted sanctions against Russian pentathletes following the IOC’s decision
The International Modern Pentathlon Union has lifted sanctions against Russian athletes, according to Mikhail Degtyarev, the Russian Federation’s Minister for Sport and President of the Russian Olympic Committee. This came after the IOC temporarily reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee’s membership and lifted some of the recommendations regarding restrictions on Russian athletes.
Sick leave in Ukraine in 2026: how much you can take and how to avoid losing your benefits
In Ukraine, there is no fixed annual limit on the number of sick days, provided the illness is confirmed by medical documents. Payments depend not on the number of days, but on the length of insurance cover, the employee’s status and whether the electronic sick note has been completed correctly.
The increase in public transport fares in Kyiv to 30 UAH has been postponed
The increase in public transport fares in Kyiv to 30 UAH has not yet been implemented. The new prices were due to come into effect on 15 July, but the Kyiv City State Administration has explained that the approval process is still ongoing and that a final date for the increase has not yet been set.
Ukraine is expecting a consignment of Patriot missiles from the US in the coming days
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that, following the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukraine will shortly receive a consignment of PAC-3 interceptor missiles from the US for its Patriot systems. Discussions are also ongoing with European partners regarding further deliveries.
Iran has announced strikes on US military targets following a new wave of American attacks
Following fresh US strikes on Iranian territory, Tehran announced attacks on US military infrastructure in the Gulf states. According to Reuters, the US strikes also damaged a railway bridge on a route used for transport between Iran, China and Russia.
MEPs are calling on FIFA to bar Russia from the U-15 World Cup
Forty-four Members of the European Parliament have written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for Russian teams to be barred from the Under-15 World Cup. The tournament is due to take place in Azerbaijan from 22 to 31 October 2026.
The weather in Ukraine on 10 July 2026 will bring rain, thunderstorms and squalls
In Ukraine, on Friday 10 July, short showers are expected, with thunderstorms, hail and squalls in places. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the eastern regions, whilst daytime temperatures will range from 15° to 28°, depending on the region.
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations following a drone attack
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has halted oil processing following damage and fires caused by a drone attack. According to Reuters sources, the plant has been out of operation since 8 July.
Scandal involving the TCC in Lviv: MP calls on Fedorov to resign
MP Roman Kaptyelov has called on Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to resign following a clash with staff at the Territorial Recruitment Centre in Lviv. The incident took place on the evening of 8 July in Sykhiv during mobilisation awareness events, when a crowd damaged and overturned a military service vehicle.
The General Staff reported 283 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 283 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces carried out dozens of air strikes, deployed over 10,000 drones and fired more than 3,400 rounds at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.