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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.
Rinat Akhmetov has been awarded the new ‘For the Defence of Human Rights’ honour
The ‘For the Defence of Human Rights’ award, established on the initiative of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, was presented in Ukraine for the first time. Among the first ten recipients of the award was businessman Rinat Akhmetov
Fatal road accident in the Mykolaiv region: 12 dead and six injured
A fatal road traffic accident involving a Mercedes Sprinter minibus and a Volvo lorry has occurred on the Odessa–Melitopol–Novoazovsk road in the Mykolaiv region. According to the latest reports, 12 people have died and a further six are in hospital.
An 18-year-old Ukrainian man, Zakhar Onyshchuk, has gone missing in Warsaw
An 18-year-old Ukrainian man, Zakhar Onyshchuk, is being sought in Poland; he has not been in contact since the evening of 29 June. His relatives are appealing to anyone who may have any information about his whereabouts to help with the search
Tusk: Ukraine is looking for ways to ease tensions with Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Ukraine is seeking ways to ease tensions in its relations with Warsaw. According to him, this is indicated by signals following talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers
In Germany, around 20,000 people are protesting against the AfD party conference
The federal party conference of the far-right party ‘Alternative for Germany’ (AfD) began in Erfurt, Germany, on the morning of 4 July. Despite large-scale protests, the event got underway on schedule
Ukraine and Germany are discussing the return of Ukrainian men of conscription age
Ukraine and Germany are working within a joint working group to explore possible mechanisms for the return of Ukrainians of conscription age who have left the country illegally. However, no details have been disclosed as yet
Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian police officers on their professional holiday
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, congratulated the staff of the National Police on their professional holiday. The Head of State thanked the law enforcement officers for the service they provide both behind the front lines and directly in combat zones
KAB strikes on Sumy: a 5-year-old child is among the dead
On the evening of 3 July, Russian forces launched an attack on the Sumy community using five guided aerial bombs. One of the guided bombs struck the town centre. Four people were killed in the attack, including a 33-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter
The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century: when it will take place and where it will be visible
On 2 August 2027, people in several countries will witness the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. At its peak, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun for 6 minutes and 23 seconds — there will be no eclipse of this duration over densely populated areas of the Earth until at least 2114.
Conscription after the age of 60 in Ukraine: can men be forcibly conscripted?
Reports of the alleged compulsory mobilisation of men over the age of 60 have recently been circulating widely on social media and messaging apps. However, current Ukrainian legislation does not provide for the compulsory conscription of citizens who have reached this age
The Crimean Bridge was closed following a night-time drone attack
On the night of 4 July, the Russian occupying authorities temporarily closed the Crimean Bridge to traffic following a drone attack. Explosions and fires were reported in various parts of the occupied peninsula
