Russian forces shell 5 communities in Sumy Oblast

1:19 PM

Russia's Dagestan Muftiate introduces temporary ban on niqabs following terrorist attack.

The ban will be instituted until "the identified threats are eliminated and a new theological conclusion is issued," a spokesperson for the Muftiate of Dagestan said.

9:59 AM  (Updated:  July 3, 2024 1:12 pm)

Russian attack on Dnipro kills 4, injures 34, shopping center hit.

At least four people were killed and 34 injured after Russia launched drones and missiles against Dnipro on July 3, Governor Serhii Lysak said.

12:51 PM

Russian defector involved in Russia's Baltic Fleet vessel sabotage, military intelligence says.

The Russian missile ship Serpukhov was set on fire on April 8 while docked off the city of Kaliningrad. The sabotage completely destroyed its communication and automation systems, necessitating lengthy repairs, military intelligence said.

11:52 AM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 7, injure 44 over past day.

Russia targeted a total of nine Ukrainian oblasts – Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter five regions.

11:29 AM

Russia-based disinformation network linked to fake story about Zelenska's Bugatti purchase, BBC says.

The BBC said that it was just one of many similar stories spread on fake "news" websites designed to look like legitimate U.S. newspapers.

10:53 AM

Ukraine receives $2.2 billion from IMF.

"These funds will help finance critical budget expenditures, social benefits, and the salaries of doctors and teachers," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

10:41 AM

Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia on territory or values, Yermak comments on Trump's statement.

Ukraine will not compromise its values, including its territories, to find a compromise with Russia to end the war, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak told reporters on July 3 in answer to a question about U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's declaration.

10:03 AM

Russian naval ships dock in Venezuela after Cuba stopover.

The frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the replenishment tanker Akademik Pashin were part of a small fleet of vessels that arrived in Cuba last month, along with a tugboat and a nuclear-powered submarine.

9:49 AM

One phone call from President Xi would end Russia's war, Finnish president says.

Russia's reliance on China has developed to the point where Beijing could end a war with one phone call, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Bloomberg.

9:25 AM

Trump reportedly considering making deal with Putin to block Ukraine's NATO accession, officials tell Politico.

One of the sources told Politico that former President Donald Trump "would be open to something foreclosing NATO expansion and not going back to the 1991 borders for Ukraine."

8:26 AM

Naval drones attacked Russia's Novorossiysk, local authorities claim.

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones heading in Novorossiysk's direction.

8:20 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 546,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,180 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:53 AM

Russia violated international law by imprisoning US journalist Gershkovich, UN experts say.

U.N. human rights advocates believe that Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him "immediately."

5:38 AM

Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China-led summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on July 3 for regional security and defense discussions, according to the Kremlin. He is also set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from China and Turkey.

4:45 AM

Allies believe China developing attack drones to aid Russia, Bloomberg reports.

Chinese companies are allegedly developing attack drones similar to the Iranian-produced Shahed-type drone to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

2:53 AM

Ukraine receives nearly 6,000 solar panels to power hospitals.

Through an agreement with the European Commission, Ukraine has received 5,876 solar panels to help power hospitals across the country, Ukraine's Energy Ministry announced on social media on July 2.

1:15 AM

Lithuania issues protest, summons representatives after Russian aircraft enters airspace.

Lithuania has submitted a diplomatic protest and has summoned diplomatic representatives from Russia's embassy in Vilnius after a Russian civilian aircraft entered the country's airspace without permission, Lithuania's Foreign Ministry said on July 2.

1:01 AM

Peace talks

Ukrainian optimism about war clashes with European skepticism in new poll

12:07 AM

Top Russia collaborator sentenced to 12 years in absentia.

Leonid Pasechnik, the Russia-installed head of the occupied territories in Luhansk Oblast, was found guilty of undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity and collaborationism, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported on July 2.

4:59 PM  (Updated:  July 2, 2024 11:41 pm)

Russian attack on Nikopol kills 4, injures 10.

Russian troops attacked the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 2, killing four people and injuring 10, including children, regional Governor Serhii Lysak reported citing preliminary information.

11:37 PM

Hungary

Hungary takes helm of Council of EU. Should Ukraine be worried?

11:04 PM

Russia jails teenager for allegedly sending money to Ukrainian army.

A Russian court on July 2 sentenced a 19-year-old to 12 years in prison for "treason" after he was accused of donating money to the Ukrainian army.

10:29 PM

War analysis

Russia struggles to control finances as Ukraine invasion spending soars

10:15 PM

4 people injured in Russian FAB-500 bomb attack on Kharkiv.

Russian forces attacked the city of Kharkiv with two FAB-500 gliding bombs on July 2, injuring four people, Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported, citing preliminary information.

9:53 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky dismissed Orban's ceasefire proposal during his visit to Kyiv, official says