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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
After the concert in Rivne, Natalia Mogilevskaya felt unwell
Ukrainian singer Natalia Mogilevska has reported that she suffered heatstroke following a concert in Rivne. Despite the intense heat, the singer did not cut short her performance and saw the show through to the end
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
Land tax: which pensioners are exempt from paying in 2026
The State Tax Service has clarified who is eligible for a land tax exemption. The clarification applies to Ukrainians who receive a pension for length of service, a disability pension, a pension following the loss of a breadwinner, or a pension on other grounds
Dollar and euro exchange rates on 6 July: The NBU has set the official exchange rates
At the end of last week, the hryvnia strengthened slightly against the US dollar. The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for the US dollar on Monday, 6 July, at 44.57 UAH to the dollar
A soldier with the call sign ‘Trump’ has given his prediction on when the war will end
A soldier from the 128th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade ‘Dyke Pole’, with the call sign ‘Trump’, shared his own prediction regarding the end of the war after six months of continuous service at positions near Stepnogorsk. In his view, the fighting will continue until at least 2027
Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing a Naval Academy in Odesa
On 4 July 2026, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a decree establishing a Naval Academy in Odesa. The new higher military educational institution will be established on the basis of the Institute of Naval Forces at the National University ‘Odesa Maritime Academy’.
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during a festive fireworks display
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the Independence Day fireworks display. The incident occurred on the evening of 5 July, shortly after the start of the traditional Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show
The weather in Ukraine on 5 July 2026
On Sunday, 5 July, cloudy weather with rain is expected in most regions of Ukraine. At the same time, it will be warmer in the east and south of the country, with temperatures reaching +27°C in places
The US is marking Independence Day with record-breaking heat and widespread power cuts
This year’s US Independence Day celebrations are taking place against a backdrop of extreme heat and widespread power cuts. Due to the weather conditions, more than 840,000 homes have been left without power, and festive events in a number of cities have been cancelled or postponed
In Dnipro, a man beat a 55-year-old acquaintance to death
A 55-year-old man was killed during a dispute in the Samara district of Dnipro. Law enforcement officers have arrested a 26-year-old local resident on suspicion of causing his death by assault
