Berlin holds talks with Washington on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense
Berlin is engaged in intensive consultations with partners, particularly the United States, on how to bolster Ukraine’s air defense amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks.
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Sybiha on Russian attack: Kyiv was attacked by drones with Chinese components
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that following the Russian attack, a component of an UAV manufactured in China was found in Kyiv, while the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa sustained damage.
Congressman Bacon urges Trump to rethink Russia strategy after attack on Ukraine
Following Russia's large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, Republican Congressman Don Bacon has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to change his approach toward Moscow and military aid for Kyiv.
Kaimo Kuusk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia
Compact Estonia is raising its defense spending to 5.4% — so what excuses do others have?
Polish embassy consular section damaged in Kyiv attack – Sikorski
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged, but there were no casualties.
Republican Wilson calls for air defense aid to Ukraine following Russian attack
Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, responding to Russia's large-scale attack, has called for the transfer of air defense systems and other weaponry to Ukraine.
Trump’s spiritual advisor on Russian attack: World must not be silent
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, called on the international community not to remain silent following Russia’s massive airstrike on Ukraine.
Sybiha on Russian massive attack after Putin spoke with Trump: Kremlin does it on purpose
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, commenting on Russia's large-scale attack, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin deliberately did it after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump says no progress in conversation with Putin
The US president confirmed that he discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with Russian leader Putin on Thursday, noting that no progress had been made.
Expert highlights pros and cons of Poland's EU presidency for Ukraine
An important positive outcome of Poland's EU presidency for Ukraine was the approval of a substantial security package expected to boost military aid to Ukraine, as well as the agreement on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia on the final day of Poland's term.
03 July 2025
EU countries may increase support for Ukraine thanks to NATO's new financial target – Costa
The European Union has already agreed to allocate an additional EUR 24 billion in military support to Ukraine since the beginning of this year, but this assistance could still be increased.
Zelensky: Only leaders' summit can bring peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that since all decisions in Russia are made solely by Vladimir Putin, achieving peace will require a meeting between the leaders — the presidents of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
Zelensky says he will discuss US weapons supply with Trump in coming days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he will discuss the issue of weapons supply from the United States with U.S. President Donald Trump tomorrow or in the coming days.
Supplying weapons to Ukraine part of defending Europe and Denmark – Frederiksen
Ukraine is a full-fledged member of the European family, and Europe — especially as the U.S. reduces its involvement — must step up its support in the fight against the aggressor.
For Poland, military conflict with Russia is already predictable future – embassy head
Poland must not lose the opportunity to prepare for a potential future military confrontation, including by drawing on Ukraine’s combat experience, as such scenarios are being taken seriously.
Ukraine’s new ambassador assumes duties in Finland
Mykhailo Vydoinyk, newly appointed Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Finland, has officially begun his diplomatic mission.
Denmark vows 'maximum pressure' on Hungary to lift veto on Ukraine's EU membership talks
Denmark aims to use its six-month presidency of the EU Council to put "maximum pressure" on Hungary to lift its unyielding veto on Ukraine's EU membership negotiations, which has triggered visible exasperation in Kyiv and Brussels.
Piotr Lukasiewicz, Charge d’Affairs a.i. of Poland in Ukraine
Poland and Ukraine’s security is indivisible
CBS: Pentagon reviewing US weapons shipments to all countries, including Ukraine
The United States has paused weapons deliveries to Ukraine over concerns about U.S. military stockpiles falling too low.
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.
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.
Carina Odebrink, Special Rapporteur of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Swedish MP
I believe Putin will face justice in The Hague for the abduction of Ukrainian children