Ukraine brings home more prisoners in latest exchange with Russia
Ukraine and Russia have conducted another exchange of prisoners of war and civilians. Most of the Ukrainian defenders had been held in Russian captivity since 2022.
04 July 2025
Ukraine and Russia have conducted another exchange of prisoners of war and civilians. Most of the Ukrainian defenders had been held in Russian captivity since 2022.
In Kyiv, as a result of a Russian strike on the night of July 4, one of the fire and rescue units and 11 pieces of equipment belonging to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine were damaged.
Ukraine and Russia have conducted another exchange of prisoners of war and civilians. Most of the Ukrainian defenders had been held in Russian captivity since 2022.
Ukraine and Denmark have signed an agreement enabling Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers to export their technologies abroad.
In Kyiv, 26 people have been injured as a result of the Russian air strike, including a 10-year-old girl.
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.
Compact Estonia is raising its defense spending to 5.4% — so what excuses do others have?
In the Moscow region of the Russian Federation, a factory producing combat units for Shahed-type UAVs has been hit.
Israel has announced that it will deliver additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including water supply systems for hundreds of thousands of people in eastern regions where infrastructure has been damaged by Russian shelling.
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will cooperate with the Japan Desk platform, opening in Lviv on July 7, 2025, to support the Japanese businesses operating in Ukraine.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged, but there were no casualties.
During Russia's July 4 missile and drone assault on Kyiv, the enemy deployed the highest number of aerial targets in a single 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.
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.
On the night of July 4, Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, with air raid sirens sounding across the country shortly after media reports emerged about a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vvadimir putin.
Several facilities in Russia’s Moscow and Rostov regions were attacked, including the Azov Optomechanical Plant.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 478 Russian aerial targets including two Iskander-K cruise missiles, during a large-scale combined air attack.
The start of Denmark's presidency of the Council of the European Union is a key moment for strengthening European unity and supporting Ukraine.
On July 3, a total of 148 clashes were recorded between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders along the frontline, with nearly a third concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
As of the morning of July 4, Kyiv is experiencing high levels of air pollution following a large-scale Russian airstrike, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
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.
The aftermath of the Russian night attack continues to be cleared up in Kyiv.
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to July 4, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,024,210 people, including 1,120 people over the past day.
In the Fastiv district of the Kyiv region, residential and industrial sectors suffered significant destruction and damage as a result of a Russian missile attack.
Forced migrants from Ukraine make a significant contribution to the Polish economy, confirming the thesis that they have become an important and valuable part of Polish society and deserve appropriate treatment.
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.
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.
During a working visit to the Donetsk region, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal presented members of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade “Edelweiss” with certificates of honor from the Cabinet of Ministers, along with valuable gifts.
On July 1, 2025, the Paris Court of Appeal supported the position of Oschadbank JSC, having rejected Russia’s appeal and upheld the decision of the Paris Arbitration Tribunal, dated November 26, 2018, ordering Russia to compensate the bank for losses following the annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea.