Ukraine’s parliament votes to extend martial law, mobilization

9:44 AM  (Updated:  July 2, 2024 2:03 pm)

Orban arrives in Kyiv on first visit since beginning of full-scale war, meets Zelensky.

The previous day, unnamed sources in Budapest told the Guardian that the visit was confirmed after negotiations on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority living in Ukraine.

1:42 PM

EU introduces 'emergency brake' on eggs, sugar imports from Ukraine.

According to the newly implemented rules, an emergency brake can be applied to imports of eggs, poultry, sugar, oats, maize, groats, and honey. The measure will be automatically triggered if import volumes reach the average yearly imports recorded between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2023.

1:34 PM

Less than half of Ukrainians say society is united, survey finds.

Chief among the reasons for societal disunity were corruption (16%), language issues (14%), and lack of trust in authorities (13%).

12:58 PM

Moscow court orders arrest of Ukraine's former PM, ex-ministers in absentia.

A Moscow court on July 2 ordered the arrest in absentia of Ukraine's former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin, former Finance Minister Oleksandr Shlapak, and Ihor Dovhan, the head of Western Operational Command of Ukraine's Ground Forces.

12:30 PM

Russian attack on Kherson injures 5 civilians.

Russia launched an attack against the central part of the southern city of Kherson on July 2, injuring at least five residents, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported.

11:28 AM

Russia starts to chair UN Security Council in July, Ukraine not on agenda.

Each of the 15 members of the UN Security Council, including Russia, holds the presidency for a month. Russia last chaired the organization in April 2023.

11:03 AM

Ukraine-born Congresswoman Spartz charged with weapons violation.

"Last Friday, Representative (Victoria) Spartz accidentally carried an empty handgun in her suitcase with no magazine or bullets, which she did not realize was in the pocket of her suitcase, while going through security at Dulles airport," a spokesperson for the congresswoman told NBC News.

10:30 AM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure 42 over past day.

In Donetsk Oblast, Russian attacks killed four people and injured 27, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

10:16 AM

Russia not elected to one of UN principal organs, Kuleba says.

"This vote once again demonstrates that Russia can hit the wall as many times as it wants, but the outcome will remain the same: international criminals are not welcome in international bodies," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote.

10:15 AM

Russia deployed attack submarines close to Irish Sea on 2 occasions, sources tell Bloomberg.

Sources said that the U.S. was "aware" of the submarines' presence in the Irish Sea, but the U.K. Defense Ministry said it "doesn't comment on operations." The Irish Defense Department also declined to comment.

9:20 AM

Death toll of Russia's June 28 attack on Dnipro rises to 2.

Russian troops carried out a missile attack on the city of Dnipro on June 28, damaging a nine-story building. At least 12 were wounded, the authorities reported.

9:10 AM

NATO plans to establish new post in Kyiv, 'Trump-proof' Ukraine aid, WSJ reports.

This is part of the alliance's effort to safeguard long-term aid for Ukraine should Donald Trump return to the White House after the U.S. presidential election later this year.

2:16 AM  (Updated:  July 2, 2024 8:48 am)

Guardian: Orban to make surprise visit to Kyiv.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will make a surprise visit to Kyiv on July 2, three sources told the Guardian on July 1.

8:26 AM

Kazakh opposition activist dies in Kyiv after assassination attempt.

Kazakh opposition activist and journalist Aidos Sadykov died in Kyiv on July 2, two weeks after being wounded in an assassination attempt, said his wife, Natalya Sadykova.

8:20 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 545,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

8:07 AM

Ukraine and The Gambia revive diplomatic relations after 20-year pause.

President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first conversation with Gambian leader Adama Barrow, marking a renewal of diplomatic relations after a 20-year pause.

6:43 AM

Yermak: Grain from Ukraine program to expand further, strengthening global food security efforts.

Ukraine plans to expand its Grain From Ukraine humanitarian program to further supply food to Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions, according to Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office.

5:50 AM

Umerov to meet with Austin at the Pentagon on July 2.

On July 2, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon.

2:11 AM

Netherlands completes export license for 24 F-16s, jets to reach Ukraine 'soon.'

The Dutch defense minister did not disclose the exact date or other delivery details, citing "operational security" concerns.

1:35 AM

Russia attacks Myrhorod military airfield, official confirms 'some losses.'

"There was an attack. There are some losses, but not the ones the enemy claims," former Air Force Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said on July 1.

12:34 AM

Ukraine expects strengthened air defenses in July, Zelensky says.

"We thoroughly discussed all the plans for July in detail – this month can bring Ukraine even more strength, in particular in protecting the sky and bringing real security to our country," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 1.

11:50 PM

1 killed, 7 injured after Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast.

Russian troops attacked the village of Komar in the Volnovakha district and the towns of Selydove and Ukrainsk in the Pokrovsk district in Donetsk Oblast on July 1, killing one person and injuring seven others, Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor Office reported.

11:47 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian casualties six times larger than those of Ukraine, Zelensky says

11:42 PM

Politico: Democrats urge Pentagon to train more Ukrainian F-16 pilots.

House Democrats say in a letter obtained by Politico that Kyiv "will have more F-16 aircraft than they will have qualified pilots to fly them by the end of the year," which "threatens to undermine the strategic advantages" that these aircraft can provide to Ukraine.

10:07 PM

Ukrenergo: Energy situation in Ukraine expected to improve in August.

The strain on the country's energy infrastructure will be alleviated after repairs at some nuclear power units are completed, which will provide more available capacity, while changes in the weather are also expected to help, according to Kudrytskyi, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukraine's state grid operator Ukrenergo, said on July 1.