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US intelligence is helping Ukraine to circumvent Russian air defences — media reports
US intelligence is helping Ukraine to plan drone routes and bypass Russian air defences during strikes on oil refineries.
Ukraine calls for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following a large-scale attack by the Russian Federation
Ukraine is calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following yet another massive Russian missile and drone attack, which has resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has called on the Security Council’s member states to support Ukraine’s request.
The Kremlin has changed its rhetoric: the ‘special military operation’ is now a ‘war’
The Kremlin has stated that Russia’s ‘special military operation’ against Ukraine ‘is continuing as a war’.
Poland will declassify all military aid to Ukraine for the period 2022–2026
Poland is to publish details of all the military aid it has provided to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This decision was taken following public claims regarding the alleged secret transfer of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine.
"The Russians have zero offensive capabilities," - said US Vice-President J.D. Vance
US Vice-President J.D. Vance believes that the current situation on the front line is creating the conditions for an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, Ukraine’s defensive tactics have proved more effective than large-scale offensive operations.
A wave of arrests of journalists and activists took place in Turkey ahead of the NATO summit
In Turkey, the security forces carried out a large-scale special operation on the eve of the NATO summit. During raids in various regions of the country, journalists, academics, trade union representatives and members of left-wing civil society organisations were detained
Israel has deployed the ‘Iron Dome’ to another country for the first time
For the first time in history, Israel has deployed its ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system outside its own territory. The system was handed over to the United Arab Emirates to strengthen defences against missile and drone attacks
A special tribunal on Russia’s aggression will be based in the Netherlands
The Dutch Government has agreed to host on its territory not only the preparatory stages but also the full operational phase of the Special Tribunal on Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine
Tusk called on Poland to refrain from making any new financial commitments to Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the Polish delegation not to agree to any new financial commitments regarding Ukraine during the NATO summit. According to him, Warsaw is already spending significant resources on supporting Kyiv and defending the European Union’s eastern border
Alexei Dyumin is said to be one of Putin’s possible successors
Within Russian political circles, there is increasing discussion of Vladimir Putin’s potential successors. One of the leading contenders for the future presidency is said to be Alexei Dyumin, the current aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Secretary of the State Council
Zelenskyy congratulated the US on Independence Day and thanked it for its support of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, congratulated the United States of America on Independence Day, thanked the American people for their support of Ukraine and emphasised the role of the US in the struggle for freedom
The Ukrainian National Pantheon is to become part of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
On 1 July 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution on the establishment of the Ukrainian National Pantheon. The memorial complex, which is of national significance, will be situated within the grounds of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve.
