Zelensky arrives for official ceremony marking Denmark's EU Council presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Aarhus for the official ceremony marking the start of Denmark's presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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03 July 2025
US has not fully halted arms deliveries to Ukraine – State Department
The United States has not stopped supplying all weapons to Ukraine, and the U.S. Department of Defense has many other reliable options for supporting the country.
Ukraine at OSCE calls on partners to pace up supply of air defense systems, ammo
Ukraine calls on allies to accelerate the supply of all types of air defense systems and ammunition in order to save the lives of civilians and promote a just peace.
Kallas once again calls on China to stop supporting Russia's war, which threatens European security
The head of the European Union's foreign policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that the continued support of Chinese companies for Russia's war against Ukraine poses a serious threat to European security, and urged China to immediately cease any assistance to the Russian military-industrial complex.
Denmark’s EU Presidency could help open negotiation clusters for Ukraine – Korniienko
Ukraine anticipates that Denmark’s presidency of the Council of the European Union will help overcome political obstacles— particularly Hungary’s resistance — to opening the first negotiation clusters in the country’s EU accession process.
After denouncing Ottawa Convention, Ukraine will be able to produce landmines without legislative changes – Venislavskyi
Following Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the country will be able to quickly begin producing anti-personnel landmines without the need to amend national legislation.
02 July 2025
Pause in arms shipments to Ukraine signals U.S. weakness - Pifer
The decision to halt deliveries of military aid to Ukraine, particularly air defense missiles, is badly misguided and signals weakness to American adversaries.
OSCE PA Special Rapporteur calls for tougher sanctions on Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children
Imposing tougher sanctions on Russia could help prevent the abduction of Ukrainian children and support efforts to bring back those already taken.
Sybiha meets with delegation of OSCE ambassadors
At a meeting with a delegation of OSCE ambassadors, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha underscored that security in Europe is impossible without a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine and US working out details of defense support
Ukraine and the United States are working out all the details regarding the supply of defense support, including air defense components.
Congresswoman Kaptur: Pause in arms supplies to Ukraine will lead to inevitable loss of life
Co-founder and co-chair of the Ukrainian Caucus in the US Congress, Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur said that American air defense systems, including Patriot, form the basis of Ukraine's defense, so any pause in the supply of these systems will lead to the inevitable death of military personnel and civilians in Ukraine.
Pause in military support for Ukraine must end as soon as possible, says Trump's spiritual advisor
Every delay in military aid to Ukraine costs lives, so the pause in supplying weapons to Ukrainians must end as soon as possible, as there is no room for compromise with a regime that bombs civilian targets, burns churches, and kills innocent women and children.
Pentagon says it continues to provide Trump with options for Ukraine military aid
The US Department of Defense continues to provide President Donald Trump with “reliable” options for further military assistance to Ukraine that will lead to the end of the war.
Azerbaijan may strengthen cooperation with Ukraine amid tensions with Russia – expert
Serhii Danylov, deputy director at the Association of Middle East Studies, believes that the growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia are creating new opportunities for closer ties between Kyiv and Baku. However, due to the complex geopolitical landscape, it is unlikely that Azerbaijan will provide Ukraine with weapons.
UAH 120M bail posted for Ukraine's Vice PM Chernyshov
UAH 120 million bail has been put up for Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Unity, Oleksiy Chernyshov.
President's Office confirms Macron spoke with Zelensky after Putin call
Following his conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vice PM Chernyshov not suspended amid corruption case, court says
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine did not suspend Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov from office.
Russian attack against Kherson hospital “war crime”, part of Russia’s deliberate campaign - top diplomat
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine called for sending the right signal to Russia after the shelling of a hospital in Kherson, strengthening Ukraine's capabilities, and increasing pressure on the aggressor state.
Kellogg denies reports of promise to Lukashenko to ask Ukraine cease attacks on Russian soil
U.S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg denied reports circulated by Russian media that during his visit to Belarus he allegedly promised self-proclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko to "work" on stopping Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Ukraine to do everything needed to open all clusters in EU accession talks by year-end – Vice PM
Ukraine will do its utmost to open by the end of the year all six clusters in negotiations on accession to the European Union and is actively working with all partners to unblock the process.
Xi not to attend BRICS summit, MFA China confirms
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the BRICS summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7 as the country will be represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang.
Ukrainian MFA briefs U.S. Chargé d’Affaires on urgent need for defense assistance
At the request of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim in Ukraine, John Ginkel, was invited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Wednesday, July 2.
Nawrocki meets with Rutte in Brussels
Poland’s President-elect Karol Nawrocki met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels on Tuesday.
White House confirms halt in ammunition and missile deliveries to Ukraine
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly confirmed that shipments of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine have been suspended due to the depletion of U.S. stockpiles in recent years.
01 July 2025
Zelensky: sanctions “truly painful” for Russia
Ukraine has clear evidence, verified by partners, that sanctions are truly painful for Russia.
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.
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.
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.
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).