Macron, Putin hold first phone call since 2022
On July 1, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — their first direct conversation in nearly three years.
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russia pushing narrative of defense budget cuts amid economic decline
The Kremlin has recently shifted its rhetoric regarding military expenditures, publicly announcing intentions to cut defense spending.
Poland criticizes EU Commission for lack of transparency in talks on new Ukrainian agricultural quotas
Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Czesław Siekierski, has expressed dissatisfaction with how the European Commission communicated with EU member states regarding negotiations with Ukraine on new terms for importing Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region, civilian casualties reported
Throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1, Russian forces launched a missile strike and conducted drone attacks on Kamianske, Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in casualties.
Ukraine, 'Ramstein' partners launch joint weapons production program
A new joint weapons production program with international partners is now being launched in Ukraine and in Ramstein-format partner countries.
Commander of Ukraine’s 110th Brigade killed in action
Colonel Serhii Zakharevych, Commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after General-Khorunzhyi Marko Bezruchko, was killed in action while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders.
Germany’s Foreign Minister visits Odesa
Ukrainian and German Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha and Johann Wadephul visited Odesa to witness the aftermath of Russian attacks and discuss ways to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky welcomes Denmark’s EU Presidency, eyes key decisions on Ukraine’s accession
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Denmark on assuming the Presidency of the EU Council, expressing hope that the coming six months will be a time of important decisions.
Russians attempt to expand foothold on western bank of Oskil river – military
Russian forces are making every effort to expand their foothold on the western bank of the Oskil River.
German foreign minister and NABU, SAPO leadership discuss fight against corruption
During his official visit to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), and Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
Enemy makes no advances in Malynivka area, Zaporizhzhia – DF spox
Russian troops have not advanced in the Malynivka area in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Russians using kamikaze drones most heavily in southern direction – Defense Forces
Russian forces are deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—including kamikaze drones—with particularly high intensity along the southern front.
Two more Ukrainian teenagers rescued from temporarily occupied territory
Two more teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Ukraine’s GDP grows by 0.7% in Q1 – State Statistics Service
According to preliminary estimates, Ukraine's real gross domestic product grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 4,750 enemy targets in June — Air Force
In June 2025, Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed a total of 4,750 enemy aerial targets.
Ukraine’s budget declaration projects UAH 1.8 trillion for defense in 2026
According to the baseline scenario outlined in Ukraine’s 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, state expenditures on security and defense are projected to reach UAH 1.817 trillion in 2026.
Su-27 fighter jet crashes in Russia - Russian media
On Tuesday, July 1, a Su-27 military aircraft crashed in the Nyzhniy Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.
Over 100 homes damaged in overnight drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
More than 100 residential buildings were damaged in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia following a nighttime drone strike by Russian forces.
Nawrocki plans to meet Zelensky, voices reservations on Ukraine’s NATO and EU membership
Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of a “series of meetings,” but he continues to have reservations about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU.
Zelensky calls on VR to swiftly ratify agreement on Special Tribunal for crime of Russian aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he has signed documents to ratify the agreement establishing a Special Tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with Iskander-M missiles, casualties reported
Russian forces have struck the village of Huliaipole in Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovsk region with what are believed to be two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, according to preliminary reports.
Russian shelling of Kostiantynivka injures three civilians, damages homes, infrastructure
On July 1, Russian troops shelled residential areas of Kostiantynivka located in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, injuring three civilians.
Ukrainian defense intelligence disrupts Russian logistics in TOT Zaporizhzhia region
The Defense Intelligences of Ukraine (DIU) announced another successful operation that disrupted Russian logistics on the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.
SSU confirms precision strike on Russian military plant in Izhevsk
Drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) struck the Kupol plant in Izhevsk, a key Russian military manufacturer of Tor and Osa air defense systems, as well as drones for the Russian army.
Russian attack on Stepnohirsk community injures two energy workers, damages power lines
Russian forces attacked Stepnohirsk community near Zaporizhzhia, injuring utility workers and leaving parts of the area without electricity or communication.
Ukrainian Consulate investigating killing of woman and child in Germany
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Düsseldorf has contacted German law enforcement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of a Ukrainian woman and her young daughter in the town of Dorsten. Ukrainian diplomats are also working to establish contact with the victims' relatives and with the family of the detained suspect.
Ukrainian border guards strike Russian drone hub, bunkers in Kursk region
Combat drone operators from the Prime unit of the 5th Border Detachment of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service have struck Russian positions in the Kursk sector, destroying key enemy assets and personnel.
Ukrainian General Staff orders comprehensive audit of all countermeasures against Russian drones
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Andrii Hnatov, has ordered a comprehensive audit of all components involved in countering Russian drones.
Nighttime explosions in Crimea suggest hits on Russian air defenses
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on July 1st, possibly targeting S-300/S-400 air defense systems and radar stations on the Kerch Peninsula.