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The Czech Republic will not contribute to the €70 billion NATO package for Ukraine: Babiš cited an exception
The Czech Republic will not be taking part in the new €70 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which was agreed by NATO countries at the summit in Ankara. At the same time, Prague has stated that it will make a small one-off contribution as part of the mechanism for procuring US weapons for Ukraine.
ARMA’s tender for ‘Morshynska’ ended without a winner
ARMA was unable to appoint an administrator for the seized assets of IDS Ukraine, whose portfolio includes the ‘Morshynska’ and ‘Mirgorodska’ brands. The tender on Prozorro concluded without a winner, with the sole participant being HOTEL RESPECT LLC, which reported a net profit of 3,500 UAH for 2025.
SkhidGZK is set to receive 555 million hryvnias from Energoatom: what will change at the company
The State-owned Eastern Mining and Processing Plant is to receive 555 million hryvnias in repayable financial assistance from Energoatom. The funds are to be used to modernise the enterprise, increase uranium ore extraction and boost the production of uranium oxide concentrate.
In Russia, two oil depots in the Tver Region and the Stavropol Krai are on fire following a drone attack
On the night of 9 July, drones attacked a number of targets in Russia. Fires broke out at oil depots in the Tver Region and the Stavropol Krai, and there are also reports of damage to tankers in the Sea of Azov.
Legal cigarette manufacturers have not seen any impact from the ESBU’s work, as the black market is growing, according to Forbes
Business representatives consider the impact of the ESBU’s work to be insignificant, as, despite the agency’s claims that an illegal cigarette factory has been shut down, the black market in Ukraine continues to grow rapidly. According to Kantar Ukraine, it has reached 19.8 per cent. The Bureau describes these findings as “premature”.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has stated that North Korea supplies up to 40 per cent of Russia’s artillery ammunition requirements
North Korea has become one of Russia’s key arms suppliers. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has stated that the DPRK supplies between 25 per cent and 40 per cent of the Russian army’s artillery ammunition requirements.
A Polish politician sent aid to the Russian army and apologised to the Russian people
Polish politician Krzysztof Tolwiński stated that his party, Front, had purchased medical supplies for Russian military personnel. In his statement, he also apologised to the Russian and Belarusian people for the actions of the Polish state.
Navrotsky and Zelenskyy have not resolved their historical disputes: what the Polish president said
Президент Польщі Кароль Навроцький заявив, що під час зустрічі з Володимиром Зеленським на саміті НАТО в Анкарі сторонам не вдалося вирішити історичні питання. Попри це він назвав розмову конструктивною та наголосив, що Київ і Варшава мають продовжувати діалог через спільну загрозу з боку Росії.
NATO has pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026
NATO countries have pledged to provide Ukraine with 70 billion euros in military support in 2026. This includes military equipment, assistance and training, and in 2027 the allies intend to maintain at least the same level of support.
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685
Venezuela is still dealing with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck on 24 June. According to official figures, the death toll has risen to 3,685, and thousands of people remain homeless.
Vyshneve to receive over 3 billion hryvnias following the Russian attack: where will the money go?
Уряд доручив підготувати рішення про виділення 3,04 млрд грн із резервного фонду для Вишневого Київської області, яке постраждало від російської атаки 6 липня. Кошти мають спрямувати на компенсації за зруйноване й пошкоджене житло, відбудову будинків, ремонт багатоповерхівок та відновлення інженерних мереж.
Work has begun on installing new air defence systems on the Moscow Ring Road
Air defence systems have been spotted being installed on the Moscow Ring Road near the ‘Mega’ shopping centre. This comes against the backdrop of an increase in drone attacks on Russian regions, particularly Moscow.