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.
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky dismissed Orban's ceasefire proposal during his visit to Kyiv, official says
Key developments on July 2: * Orban urges Zelensky to consider ceasefire during visit to Kyiv * U.S. to announce $2.3 billion military aid package to Ukraine 'soon' * Ukraine hit ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, Air Force confirms * Active Russia-Ukraine front line has expanded, Syrskyi says * NATO plans to establish
'More news' on air defense for Ukraine may come ahead of NATO summit, Blinken says
Ukraine is expected to get "more news" on air defense capabilities before the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on July 1.
Zelensky dismissed Orban's ceasefire proposal, Kyiv says
Kyiv previously rejected a temporary break to hostilities, saying it would only provide a window of opportunity for Russia to regroup its forces.
Active Russia-Ukraine front line has expanded, Syrskyi says
The active Russia-Ukraine front line has recently expanded as intense fighting continues in the areas of Pokrovsk and Toretsk, Ukraine's Chief Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on July 2.
Ukraine's defense of Kharkiv 'unconditional success,' says ex-Polish defense minister
In an interview with Ukrinform, Janusz Onyszkiewicz said it raised hopes that Moscow's forces would not launch another offensive in northern Ukraine, including an attack from the territory of Belarus.
US to announce $2.3 billion military aid package to Ukraine 'soon'
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the package will include air defense missiles, anti-tank weapons "and other critical munitions from U.S. stockpiles," Voice of America reported.
Warsaw, Berlin agree to boost defense cooperation, coordination on Ukraine aid
Germany and Poland have reaffirmed their security cooperation in a joint action plan, Reuters reported on July 2.
Russian attack on Nikopol kills 2 elderly women, injures 9
Russian troops attacked the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 2, killing two people and injuring nine, including children, regional Governor Serhii Lysak reported citing preliminary information.
Ukrainian writer-turned-soldier Aseyev suffers shrapnel injuries
"A miracle happened to me again. This piece of shrapnel entered my neck, missed the artery, and got stuck in soft tissue," Stanislav Aseyev wrote on X.
Ukraine hit ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, Air Force confirms
Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk's statement comes after news about explosions on July 1 in Balaklava, a municipal district of the city of Sevastopol.
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orban urges Zelensky to consider ceasefire during visit to Kyiv
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine war latest: Russian casualties six times larger than those of Ukraine, Zelensky says
Key developments on July 1: * Zelensky says Russian casualties six times larger than those of Ukraine * Russia attempting new ways to attack Kyiv, military says * Document reveals why Russia keeps accidentally bombing itself, WP reports * Source: Ukrainian cyberattack leaves at least 250,000 consumers without connection in Russian-occupied territories * Ukraine
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.
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.
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