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.
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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.
Explosions rock occupied Crimea, smoke over Balaklava reported
Explosions were heard in Balaklava, a settlement in the city of Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea after an air raid alert went off on July 1, the Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported. Russian proxy Mikhail Razvozhayev claimed that four air targets were destroyed, "but the wreckage fell in the coastal zone."
Canada trade minister: Revamped trade deal shows commitment to Ukraine for ‘decades to come’
After a long journey fraught with a global pandemic and all-out invasion, Canada and Ukraine successfully revamped a free trade agreement that comes into play on July 1, expanding the relationship between Canadian and Ukrainian businesses. The Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) was initially introduced in August 2017, abolishing
Deputy Prosecutor General, accused of illicit enrichment, resigns
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin earlier announced that his office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) had launched an official investigation into Dmytro Verbytskyi's assets. Verbytskyi is accused by journalists of alleged illicit enrichment.
As Russian tank losses in Ukraine continue to mount, here's what you need to know
Russian losses in Ukraine recently passed another milestone, with the total number of "tanks" claimed destroyed by Kyiv passing the 8,000 mark. As of July 1, the figure stands at 8,099, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. At the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia
Ukraine should be allowed to strike ‘valid military targets’ in Russia, US House Intelligence Committee chair says
Ukraine should be allowed to strike "valid military targets" in Russia, Mike Turner, chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a Republican congressman from Ohio, said in Kyiv on July 1.
Source: Ukrainian cyberattack leaves at least 250,000 consumers without connection in Russian-occupied territories
A May attack reportedly affected both the networks of consumers and the networks of operators that used the impacted infrastructure on Russian-occupied territories. Representatives of Russian providers call it "the most powerful DDoS attack they have ever experienced," a military intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent.
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria start Black Sea demining operations to foster Ukraine exports
Under the Turkish-led deal, the three countries will oversee efforts to clear mines that have been drifting in the Black Sea since the start of Russia's all-out war. Other NATO members are not involved in the initiative.
Poland suspends crossing of Ukrainian trucks without international cargo transportation permits
Deputy Infrastructure Minister Serhii Derkach said that no permits are required for bilateral transportation, as the visa-free transport regime is still in effect between Ukraine and the European Union.
Zelensky says Russian casualties six times larger than those of Ukraine
"Indeed, they (Russian forces) have much more people, and indeed we care for our people more," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 41 over past day
Russia targeted a total of 11 Ukrainian oblasts – Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter five regions.
'US doesn't see Ukraine in NATO today,' Zelensky says
"It is so-called 'one step forward, two steps back' policy. I do not think that this is the policy of world leaders," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia attempting new ways to attack Kyiv, military says
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles at around 8 p.m. local time. The debris hit a 14-story residential building in the Obolon district.
General Staff: Russia has lost 543,810 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,110 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Exit polls show far-right party takes lead in first round of French election
Exit polls show the French far-right National Rally winning the first round of France's parliamentary election on June 30.
Ukraine war latest: Deadly attacks on civilians in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Key developments on June 29-30: * Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills 7, including 3 children * 1 killed, 9 injured in Russian aerial bomb strike on Kharkiv postal depot * Debris strikes residential building in Kyiv * Ukraine now mass-producing strike drones with range of over 1,000 kilometers * Black Sea grain
Ombudsman: More than 14,000 Ukrainian civilians in Russian captivity
More than 14,000 Ukrainian civilians are being held in Russian captivity, Ukraine's Chief Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on June 29.
Debris from missile attack hits residential building in Kyiv
A residential apartment building in Kyiv was on fire after being struck by debris, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on June 30.
Black Sea grain deal provides potential model for talks with Russia, Zelensky says
Ukraine does not envisage direct negotiations with Russia but could use the model of a tripartite agreement similar to the Black Sea Grain Initiative brokered by the U.N. and Turkey in 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer published on June 30.
Ukrainian border guards attacked near Romanian border
Border guards in western Ukraine were forced to defend themselves against an attack by two armed men, killing one of the assailants and injuring the other, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko told Ukrainska Pravda on June 30.
Meduza: Russian mortality data suggests over 64,000 troops killed fighting in Ukraine
Recently published mortality data suggests that over 64,000 Russian men were killed fighting in Ukraine, according to a report by independent Russian media outlets Meduza and Mediazona on June 28.
SBU releases new headcam footage of Snake Island liberation
The Security Service of Ukraine has released new footage of the liberation of Snake Island on June 30 to mark two years since Russian troops were forced to retreat from the strategic Black Sea outpost.
Ukraine now mass-producing strike drones with range of over 1,000 kilometers
Ukraine employs long-range drones to strike deep into Russian territory, targeting military infrastructure such as airfields and logistics, as well as oil refineries and depots.
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts resolution recognizing Russian genocide of Ukrainian people
In a post on Telegram, Ukrainian delegate Pavlo Frolov said the document also "defines the decolonization of the Russian Federation as a necessary prerequisite for establishing a lasting peace."
Russia claims 36 Ukrainian drones downed overnight in 6 regions
Moscow's defense ministry on June 30 claimed to have destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones overnight that targeted several regions in the southwest of Russia.
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