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The weather in Ukraine on 4 July 2026
On Saturday, 4 July, rainy weather is forecast across almost the whole of Ukraine. It will be coolest in the west of the country, whilst in the east, temperatures will rise to +31° in some places
Turkey has banned a cruise ship carrying members of the LGBTQ+ community from calling at its ports: what is the reason?
The Turkish authorities have banned the cruise ship Scarlet Lady, which carries mainly American LGBTQ+ tourists, from calling at the country’s ports. They cited ‘moral values’ and ‘incompatibility with the traditions of Turkish society’ as the reasons.
"Ukrposhta" has announced a charity sale of vintage Nagants to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine
"Ukrposhta" has announced a new charity sale of vintage Nagants, the proceeds from which will go towards supporting the Ukrainian armed forces.
A Ukrainian woman is suspected of involvement in the attempted murder of businessman Yermolayev. She has been placed on Interpol’s wanted list
Interpol has named 39-year-old Ukrainian woman Anastasia Berezovska as a suspect in the Monaco bombing, in which Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev, who is subject to sanctions, was injured.
Svyrydenko: Local authorities are responsible for water tariffs in Ukraine
Responsibility for setting tariffs for centralised water supply in Ukraine lies with local authorities at regional level. This was stated by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko during Question Time in the Verkhovna Rada.
In the Zhytomyr region, lorries belonging to Russian businesspeople that had been seized were handed over to the Defence Forces
In the Zhytomyr region, law enforcement officers handed over four lorries, which had previously belonged to Russian businesspeople, to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard. The vehicles had been used for commercial activities within Ukraine.
Prince Harry wants to bring his family to Britain despite the row over security
According to *Vanity Fair*, Prince Harry still plans to bring Meghan Markle and their children to the UK next week, despite the refusal to provide them with a permanent police escort. The trip is set to be the Sussexes’ first family visit to Britain since 2022.
"The Rock" has stated that more than 500 military personnel have been identified as drug addicts and referred for treatment
The 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelya’ has stated that more than 500 service personnel with confirmed drug addiction have been removed from combat duties and referred for specialist treatment.
Tishchenko accused NABU of attempting to usurp power before the High Anti-Corruption Court
During a hearing at the High Anti-Corruption Court, where a pre-trial measure was being determined for him, MP Mykola Tyshchenko accused the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine of attempting to usurp power. It was on this very day that the court began hearing the application in the case in which the MP is suspected of soliciting over $1 million in unlawful benefits, money laundering and making false declarations.
A substantial bet on Putin being removed from power has appeared on Polymarket
A bet of $400,000 has been placed on the Polymarket platform that, by the end of 2026, the head of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, will lose his presidential seat.
Air quality is deteriorating in Kyiv: who should avoid going for a walk right now, and where exactly
On the morning of 3 July, air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated. On average, pollution levels are at a level that is harmful to vulnerable groups, although in some areas they are even higher.
Rain, thunderstorms, hail and a drop in temperature: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 3 July?
A sharp change in the weather is expected in Ukraine today, 3 July. Most regions will see short showers, thunderstorms and, in places, squalls, whilst in some areas the heatwave will begin to ease.
