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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Germany and Norway are ready to purchase three Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine from a US manufacturer.

Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference in Rome

Quote: "We are having a concrete dialogue with the US. Germany is ready – we have an agreement that they will buy two systems for Ukraine. As for Norway, I have a bilateral agreement – they will pay for one system."

Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine needs a total of ten Patriot systems and his team is currently working to secure funding for the remaining ones.

Quote: "Once the manufacturer provides details on possible delivery timelines, I believe other partners will join in as well."

Background:

Zelenskyy earlier said during a press event in Rome that the coalition of the willing had discussed the possibility of purchasing additional weapons for Ukraine.Germany is holding "intensive negotiations" with the US regarding the provision of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also confirmed his readiness to purchase Patriot systems from the US for Ukraine.According to Axios, US President Donald Trump has ordered the delivery of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that the US would try to persuade NATO allies to transfer Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, which Kyiv needs to repel Russian attacks.

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The number of injured in a large-scale nighttime Russian attack on the city of Kyiv has risen to 26, with two fatalities reported.

Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram

Details: As of 17:45 on 10 July, it was reported that 25 people had been injured in the nighttime missile and drone strike on Kyiv.

Quote: "The number of injured has risen to 25."

Details: Earlier, at 15:41, Tkachenko had reported that 24 people had been injured.

Updated: At 21:10, Tkachenko wrote that another man had sought medical treatment after being injured in the latest Russian attack.

This brings the total number of injured to 26.

Background: On the night of 9-10 July, Kyiv came under a large-scale drone and ballistic missile attack. Loud explosions were heard in the city and fires and destruction were recorded. It was previously reported that two people had been killed and 19 injured.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that during talks within the coalition of the willing, the possibility of purchasing additional weapons for Ukraine was discussed.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda correspondent in Rome

Quote: "We discussed with our partners the possibility of purchasing the necessary weapons packages in Europe and primarily in the US. We’re talking about air defence systems, ammunition, and so on."

Details: Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s partners are considering the possibility of purchasing the systems and finding funding sources. "We have provided our partners with a list of what we need. We will move forward in this direction," he added.

Background:

Germany is holding "intensive negotiations" with the US regarding the provision of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also confirmed his readiness to purchase Patriot systems from the US for Ukraine.According to Axios, US President Donald Trump has ordered the delivery of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that the US would try to persuade NATO allies to transfer Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, which Kyiv needs to repel Russian attacks.

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Prime Minister Robert Fico has stated that Slovakia will not support the EU’s new sanctions package against Russia unless it receives clear guarantees that the country will not suffer financial losses due to the termination of Russian gas transit to the EU starting from 1 January 2028.

Source: European Pravda, citing the text of the directive

Details: Slovakia is thus set to vote against the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, which was scheduled for approval at a meeting of the EU Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) in Brussels on 11 July.

Quote from Fico: "We refuse to simply vote in favour of the 18th sanctions package without conditions. Our support is contingent on addressing our concerns regarding gas prices, supply security and compensation for the damage we will incur from the cessation of Russian gas deliveries as of 1 January 2028."

Details: Fico also stated that the contentious issues with the European Commission "have not yet been resolved". He added that the Slovak ambassador in Brussels was again instructed yesterday not to support the 18th sanctions package.

Fico stressed that he cannot allow "useless ideological gestures such as halting Russian gas flows to cause serious harm to our country."

At the same time, he acknowledged that negotiations with the European Commission were ongoing and showing positive progress.

"Yes, I must acknowledge that the European Commission is making efforts to find a solution for Slovakia. On some open issues, we are close to an agreement; on others, we are still far apart. I sincerely hope for a swift agreement with the Commission that would lead to an adjustment of its proposal to phase out Russian gas in a way that shields Slovakia from the worst possible consequences," Fico stated.

Background:

As reported by European Pravda, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that EU countries must reach a consensus on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia this week.The 18th package was reintroduced during the EU ambassadors' meeting (Coreper) in Brussels on 4 July but was not adopted due to Slovakia’s position.Slovakia is blocking the sanctions in a bid to secure guarantees from the European Commission regarding the consequences of a complete phase-out of Russian gas from 2028.Earlier, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty editor Rikard Jozwiak predicted that Slovakia would lift its block on the 18th sanctions package following successful negotiations with the European Commission in Bratislava on 3 July.

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Leaders of the coalition of the willing have agreed to establish a headquarters in Paris and finalised plans for a future contingent in Ukraine following a virtual meeting on Thursday 10 July.

Source: UK government, as reported by European Pravda

Details: During the meeting, coalition leaders approved the command structure for forces that will be deployed in Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached to ensure its implementation.

"The military plan comes after military chiefs met in Paris on Monday to agree the strategy for the force and coordinate plans with the EU, NATO and the US and more than 200 planners from 30 international partners," the UK government stated.

The leaders also agreed that planning within the coalition "should continue on an enduring, business as usual footing". The statement noted that this will include a multinational operational headquarters in Paris, jointly led by the UK and France, which will oversee all tactical and operational measures.

The headquarters will be relocated to London after 12 months.

In addition, once coalition forces are deployed, a coordination group will be established in Kyiv, headed by a British military officer with the rank of major general.

The coalition of the willing has also outlined its post-ceasefire tasks in Ukraine: to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to ensure security in the air and at sea.

Background:

Earlier this week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed holding a meeting of the coalition of the willing on the sidelines of a conference in Rome.The coalition had not held meetings since March due to disagreements over US military support and efforts to secure Washington’s backing for the potential deployment of Western troops to Ukraine.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has briefed Western partners on Russia's intention to ramp up drone attacks to 1,000 per day and stated that Ukraine already has effective countermeasures in place.

Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference in Rome

Quote: "Russia wants to launch 1,000 drones. But we will intercept them all. There are solutions – interceptor drones. If our partners take in everything I’ve shared and funding is allocated accordingly, we will be able to do it."

Details: Zelenskyy stated several manufacturers have already confirmed that they possess effective technology capable of countering Shahed drones.

Quote: "We have found a solution – we as a country. There are four Ukrainian companies and one US-Ukrainian company that produce the necessary drones. What we need now is to scale up production."

Background: Earlier, Zelensky reported that on the night of 9-10 July, Russia launched 18 missiles and around 400 drones against Ukraine, targeting mainly the capital and Kyiv Oblast.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said during a press briefing in Rome that he is considering current Defence Minister Rustem Umierov for the post of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States.

Source: Zelenskyy’s press conference

Quote: "As for the new ambassador [to the US – ed.], and the Cabinet of Ministers, I’ll be frank with you: if I decide – and this will happen soon – that Ukraine’s key ambassador to the United States of America will be Defence Minister Rustem Umierov, this will obviously result in significant reshuffles in the Ukrainian government."

Details: Zelenskyy explained that this is primarily because all decisions and the budget are currently linked to the Russo-Ukrainian war.

He also confirmed that he intends to replace Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. He noted that he had contacted her and thanked her for her service, adding that he would like her to continue working in Ukraine.

Quote: "A lot depends on her. I’m open to it; I would like her to work in Ukraine. If she chooses a different path, that’s her decision."Background:

In June, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that President Zelenskyy had already made "certain personnel decisions" concerning the replacement of the heads of several diplomatic missions, with changes expected in July.Media reports said that during a phone call between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump on 4 July, they discussed the replacement of Oksana Markarova.

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The European Union has announced the signing of agreements to provide Ukraine with €2.3 billion in loan guarantees and grants.

Source: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Details: Shmyhal stated that these funds are expected to help attract up to €10 billion in investments for Ukraine’s recovery.

Separately, the launch of the Ukraine Recovery Fund was announced, with an initial capital of €220 million. The initiative aims to stimulate private investment in critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure and industry, the prime minister added.

"The next step must be the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. This is a matter of justice, sustainable development and security," Shmyhal emphasised.

Background:

Ukraine is set to receive US$3 billion from the windfall profits of frozen Russian assets over the course of 2025-2026.On 10 July, Ukraine received €1 billion from the EU using profits generated from frozen Russian assets.

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The Air Force Command has published a video showing the combat operations of air defenders during a large-scale Russian attack on the night of 9-10 July.

Source: Air Force Command on Facebook

Quote: "Combat operations on the night of 9-10 July in the area of responsibility of the Air Command Tsentr (Centre)."

Background:

On the night of 9-10 July, Russian forces attacked the capital with drones and missiles. By morning, two people were reported killed and 16 injured in Kyiv. Later, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko said that the number of casualties had risen to 25.A medical facility in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district was nearly destroyed in the overnight Russian attack.Later, Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russian forces had launched 415 aerial targets at Ukraine that night. Air defence systems shot down 178 of them. There were confirmed hits in eight locations and debris fell in 23 more.

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Ukraine and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum on the allocation of an additional €30 million under the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF).

Source: Ministry of Economy of Ukraine

Details: The programme, implemented by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, aims to engage Dutch businesses in Ukraine’s recovery projects.

The memorandum was signed by Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp during the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) in Rome.

"Thanks to this programme, Dutch companies will be able to more actively engage in Ukraine's recovery – in areas where they possess expertise: water management, healthcare, agriculture,and renewable energy," Veldkamp said.

Ukraine proposed simplifying the participation of Ukrainian businesses in exhibitions and trade events in the Netherlands, particularly in the fields of agricultural products, light industry and IT services.

The parties also discussed the development of ports, irrigation systems and water management.

Ukraine also proposed concluding technical cooperation agreements in the fields of medicine and rehabilitation, including exchange programmes between medical institutions.

Svyrydenko called on the Netherlands to support the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, including restrictions in the energy and financial sectors and the creation of an international compensation commission to provide payments to those affected by Russian aggression.

Background: In March, the Netherlands decided to contribute €65 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

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The Swedish government has instructed allocation of funding for creation of a centre in Ukraine where wounded soldiers will undergo rehabilitation. The centre will be part of a project that has been jointly implemented by NATO and Ukraine over the past two years.

Source: a press service for the Swedish government, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The aim of the project is to rehabilitate wounded servicemen so that, if possible, they can return to active duty in the Armed Forces of Ukraine or lead integrated civilian lives.

"Ukraine is fighting not only for its own freedom but also for ours. Continuing to support them in this fight is the most important task of security policy of our time," stated Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.

Swedish Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson stated that support for the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers is in high demand.

"This assistance will also become an important part of reforming and modernising the Ukrainian healthcare system. I am very pleased that Swedish experience and interest in Ukraine's affairs can contribute to this," she said.

The task set by the Swedish government includes the modernisation and adaptation of an existing building in Ukraine, the purchase and installation of modern medical rehabilitation equipment and the training of the relevant medical personnel in the fields of trauma care, trauma medicine and physical and mental rehabilitation.

The project will be implemented from July 2025 to July 2027.

Background:

Recently, the Swedish government adopted a decision to allocate SEK 1.5 billion (approximately €130 million) for new military capabilities for Ukraine, which include, in particular, barrels for Archer self-propelled artillery systems.It was also reported that Sweden will revise the structure of its economic aid provided to other countries, which will allow an additional SEK 1.67 billion (approximately €150 million) to be freed up for assistance to Ukraine and other humanitarian measures.

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Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, has spoken on behalf of the US administration about the expectations for Ukraine's post-war recovery.

Source: European Pravda, reporting from the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) in Rome

Details: Kellogg emphasised that the US supports large-scale investment in Ukraine after achieving a stable truce but stressed that recovery is not solely about financial issues.

"It is imperative that a full cessation of hostilities be followed immediately by a comprehensive reconstruction effort for Ukraine," he emphasised.

Quote: "The United States recognises that rebuilding Ukraine will be an enormous yet critical task that will have implications on a broader European region. We also recognise that the reconstruction of Ukraine goes well beyond just rebuilding the physical infrastructure of Ukraine, as it entails addressing the social and economic impacts of the war as well."

Kellogg noted that he represents the official position of the United States, not just his own.

Among other priorities, the US will demand the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, Kellogg emphasised.

Quote: "This includes safely bringing back all Ukrainian refugees, securing the return of all illegally kidnapped Ukrainian children."

He also stressed that veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should receive support for full reintegration into Ukrainian society. Additionally, a "comprehensive demining operation" will be necessary.

Quote: "On the economic side… investors need confidence and investors need assurance that any peace deal will provide long-term security. That is why our efforts to secure peace are not set on just getting to a temporary ceasefire."

Background:

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed in his speech at the conference that Ukraine’s recovery is impossible unless it wins the war.Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asked Trump and the United States to stand alongside Europe regarding the issue of Ukraine.Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the continuation of EU support for Ukraine and the disbursement of new financial assistance tranches.

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Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on 10 July resulted in injuries to nine civilians.

Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Details: Investigators stated that Russian forces attacked settlements in Kherson Oblast using artillery and various types of unmanned aerial vehicles. The settlements of Kherson, Antonivka and Monastyrske came under fire.

As a result of the attacks, nine civilians suffered injuries of varying severity. Some of them are in a critical condition.

Under the procedural guidance of the Oblast Prosecutor’s Office, criminal proceedings have been launched under Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of the laws and customs of war.

Background: A one-year-old child was killed in Kherson Oblast on 9 July in a Russian drone attack.

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EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos believes that practical accession talks with Ukraine on all negotiating clusters will begin by the end of the year despite Hungary’s veto.

Source: Kos at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Kos said the preparatory processes for the negotiations have progressed at an unprecedented pace.

She reiterated the official position of the European Commission that the first cluster is ready to be opened and expressed hope that this will happen soon for both Ukraine and Moldova. The EU commissioner made no mention of Hungary, which continues to block any decision regarding Ukraine.

Instead, Kos shared memories of her first visit to Ukraine on 1 December 2024, admitting that she had initially been more sceptical. She described the talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kos recollected that Zelenskyy had said at the time that Ukraine aimed to open all the negotiating clusters by the end of 2025. Her initial reaction had been to think that it was impossible, but she had chosen not to express that view at the time, as her diplomatic role required restraint.

Kos added that her response would be different now and that she would express confidence that all the clusters would be opened within the year and subsequently closed. She did not specify how she would overcome or lift the Hungarian veto.

Background: Earlier, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna stated that Hungary cannot block the start of Ukraine-EU negotiations.

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A court in Rotterdam has sentenced a 43-year-old Russian national known as German A. to three years in prison on charges of industrial espionage.

Source: NOS, a Dutch public broadcaster, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Rotterdam court found German A. guilty of violating European Union sanctions that have been in place since 2014 and committing an offence against information security.

Investigators found that the Russian was employed by the Dutch microchip companies ASML and NXP from 2021 to 2024, during which time he regularly copied confidential information from their servers.

This included information on Dutch microchip production technology which the court concluded he did not need for the purposes of his work.

The investigation revealed that after visiting Russia, A. received "significant sums of money" in his bank account and that he deposited €43,900 in cash between 2021 and 2024.

A. admitted in court that he had provided advice to Russians, but claimed he had stored the confidential information from the Dutch microchip manufacturers "for his personal use" and had been unaware that it should not be transferred to Russia.

"This may have contributed to strengthening the military or strategic potential of that country [Russia – ed.], which has consequences for Ukraine and may indirectly affect international security and stability," the court stated.

German A. was detained in December 2024. He had already been banned from entering the Netherlands for twenty years as he was considered a threat to national security.

The prosecution had sought a four-year prison sentence, but the court found no conclusive evidence that A. had received the money specifically in exchange for the information he transferred.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated at a press conference following his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that the US will try to convince NATO allies to transfer Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, which Kyiv needs to repel Russian attacks.

Source: European Pravda

Details: Rubio noted that Ukrainians need more Patriot batteries, which, he said, are in service with several European countries.

Quote: "Yet no one wants to part with them. So I hope that will change. If in fact Ukraine is a priority, as many countries in Europe say it is, then they should be willing to share the batteries they right now don’t have a need to use. So hopefully we'll be able to convince some of our NATO partners to provide those Patriot batteries to Ukraine."

Details: Rubio named Spain and Germany among the countries that could share their Patriots with Ukraine.

Quote: "I'm not singling them out, but I’m just telling you those are two that I know. There are other Patriot batteries and there are other opportunities. There are countries that have ordered Patriot batteries and that are about to receive shipments of them. It would be great if one of them volunteered to defer that shipment and send it to Ukraine instead."

More details: Rubio said the US is looking for "creative ways" to provide Ukraine with the defence capabilities it needs.

Background:

Germany is engaged in "intensive negotiations" with the US on providing Ukraine with Patriot air defence systems.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also confirmed his readiness to purchase Patriot systems from the US for Ukraine.According to the Axios news outlet, US President Donald Trump has ordered the transfer of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

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Germany is prepared to purchase Patriot air defence systems from the United States and send them to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

Source: Reuters, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Merz said he asked US President Donald Trump last week to deliver Patriots to Ukraine.

Quote: "We are also prepared to purchase additional Patriot systems from the US to make them available to Ukraine."

Details: Merz acknowledged that the US military also needs these systems but, as he put it, "they also have a lot of them". "It has not yet been finalised whether a delivery will be made," he added.

Background:

Earlier, Germany reported conducting "intensive discussions" with the US regarding the supply of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.Axios reported that Trump had ordered the shipment of 10 Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

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A total of 38% of working Russians lack a financial buffer in case they lose their job.

Source: The Moscow Times, an independent Amsterdam-based news outlet, citing a study by the job search service SuperJob

Quote: "Among those who have savings, 13% could live on them for less than a month, 24% for one to two months, 12% for three to six months and 7% for six months to a year. Only 6% of the respondents said that their savings would allow them to live without a salary for over a year."

Details: An earlier survey by the company Aktion Buhgalteriya (Aktion Accounting) found that one in six Russian companies (16.5%) plans to reduce employee salaries within a year, with 3.6% intending to implement cuts within one to three months.

One in four companies (27.6%) reported automating processes, and in 17.7% of cases employees were assigned fewer tasks. However, 93.3% of companies had not cut salaries over the past two to three years.

The Moscow Times also reports that working Russians have begun to be stripped of bonuses and cash rewards en masse. One in three employees who previously received bonuses said these payments had been reduced or discontinued over the past year.

According to a study by recruitment service hh.ru and the Evolution pension fund, 20% of surveyed workers complained about lower bonuses, while 9% said they had stopped receiving them altogether. A quarter of respondents said bonuses made up 10–30% of their salary, 15% reported bonuses of around 10% and almost the same number said their bonuses ranged from 30% to 50%.

Background:

Earlier, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia has spent over half of its National Wealth Fund (NWF) during the three years of its invasion of Ukraine.In June, the Russian manufacturing sector contracted at the sharpest rate in three years, with declines in production, new orders, and employment.The Kremlin plans to reduce defence spending, which has reached record levels not seen since the Soviet era.German Gref, CEO of Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, said that the Russian economy is entering a period of serious challenges.

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In June 2025, the UN Monitoring Mission has recorded the highest number of civilian casualties and fatalities in Ukraine in the past three years of full-scale invasion, with 232 civilians killed and 1,343 injured.

Source: UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU)

Quote: "The figures for June confirmed this year’s worsening trend, with 6,754 civilians killed or injured in the first half of 2025, a sharp 54 per cent rise from the corresponding period in 2024, when 4,381 civilian casualties were documented. Overall, the past six months saw a 17 per cent increase in civilian deaths and a 64 per cent rise in injuries."

Details: The mission noted that Russia launched ten times more missile strikes and loitering munition attacks in June 2025 than in the same month of 2024. Civilian casualties were recorded in at least 16 oblasts and in Kyiv.

The sharp rise in casualties is attributed to Russia’s use of long-range missiles and drones on urban areas, the increasingly destructive nature of such attacks and their growing frequency.

The mission added that the widespread use of short-range drones has also led to fatal consequences in hromadas near the line of contact [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.].

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the UN has documented at least 13,580 civilian deaths, including 716 children, and 34,115 civilian injuries, including 2,173 children.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposed a "new and different approach" to the Russo-Ukrainian war during their meeting.

Source: Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, as cited by Sky News and reported by European Pravda

Details: Rubio said he had a "frank, important conversation" with Lavrov and stressed that Washington "needs to see a roadmap" for how the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.

He noted that Russia presented a "new and a different approach" during today’s talks, without specifying what it entails.

"I wouldn't characterise it as something that guarantees peace, but it's a concept I will take back to the president today," Rubio said.

He noted that US President Donald Trump is disappointed that the Russian side has not shown "more flexibility" on Ukraine.

"We understand these things take time and patience, but we're frustrated [that] more progress hasn't been made," he added.

Background:

On 4 July, Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin held a phone call. After the conversation, the US president noticeably shifted his stance on military assistance to Ukraine and his rhetoric about the Kremlin leader.Notably, Trump expressed doubt – perhaps for the first time – that the Russian ruler seeks peace and said that "We get a lot of bulls**t thrown at us by Putin".

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Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has stated that the majority of Ukrainians – more than 80% – live in a state of chronic stress and suffer from constant emotional tension.

Source: Zelenska at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on 10 July

Details: Zelenska said that, after countless sleepless nights caused by Russian attacks, many Ukrainians experience "fatigue, tension and despair". She emphasised that the most important element in rebuilding a country is its people, warning that without them, the country becomes "a memorial".

Quote: "Destruction is not only a physical concept. It is also a social one, manifesting as hardship, security threats and mental distress. It can spread far beyond the battlefield and affect everyone. And it already has."

Details: Zelenska also highlighted the need for rehabilitation services in Ukraine. She reported that, as of 2025, the country has 11,000 rehabilitation specialists – seven times more than in 2022. Zelenska added that rehabilitation professionals have provided assistance to more than 600,000 Ukrainians over the past six months.

"When people arrive at hospitals after another Russian strike, they suffer severe injuries – blast wounds, burns, crushed limbs," she said. "Saving their lives alone is not enough. We must help them live fully again."

Background: In 2024, a sociological survey by Gradus Research showed that 77% of Ukrainians reported feeling stressed and extremely nervous. Another 52% admitted to experiencing anxiety and emotional strain. And 47% reported low mood and disturbed sleep.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukraine to continue moving forward with reforms to ensure its successful integration into the European Union.

Source: Merz at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday 10 July, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Merz said that Ukraine’s successful European integration is one of the levers that could transform its reconstruction into an economic miracle.

Quote: "That lever is Ukraine’s successful European integration. To be very clear on this, we fully support Ukraine on its path to EU membership. This includes reforms like strengthening the rule of law or fighting corruption. We are encouraging our Ukrainian friends to keep advancing along this path, which is the path leading to freedom and prosperity within the European Union."

Details: Merz added that the vast cost of rebuilding Ukraine after the war cannot be covered by public funds alone.

For that reason, he emphasised the enormous interest of German private companies in the reconstruction process and stressed that freedom for the private sector is essential in this context.

Background: On 10 July, in Rome, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the establishment of the European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, in collaboration with the EU, Italy, Germany, France and Poland.

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The United Kingdom and Ukraine are entering into a historic agreement on the supply of missiles for air defence systems from the British company Thales. The deal will be signed at this year's Ukraine Recovery Conference, taking place in Rome.

Source: a statement by the UK government, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The statement notes that the agreement will support the growth of the British economy and the creation of new jobs while also enabling Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian aggression.

It will provide for the delivery of more than 5,000 air defence missiles from Thales, which will not only significantly strengthen the UK's defence capabilities but also help Ukraine continue its resistance in the war launched by Russia.

The UK also confirms the provision of up to £283 million in bilateral assistance to Ukraine over the coming year.

"This announcement underlines our continued support for Ukraine – boosting their air defences against devastating drone and missile attacks and supporting the critical work to reconstruct this nation and provide the hope that they need," the government press service quoted UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner as saying.

The United Kingdom will allocate up to £10.5 million for the Governance Reform Programme and up to £1 million to support Ukraine's Green Transition Office in the 2025–2026 financial year.

Background:

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that her country would expand its support for Ukraine across various sectors – from energy and transport to defence.President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the continuation of EU support for Ukraine and the disbursement of new financial assistance tranches.

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Russia is hiring migrants from outside the European Union to commit crimes, spread fear and undermine trust in national governments.

Source: annual report for 2024 of the Czech intelligence service (BIS), cited by Politico, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Czech intelligence officers stated that Russia is using Telegram to recruit potential agents to carry out various criminal activities, such as filming military bases or logistics hubs for military aid destined for Ukraine, or committing acts of arson.

The BIS noted that these actions, in addition to their primary goals of gathering information or causing damage, are also aimed at inflicting psychological harm.

Quote: "This includes weakening the cohesion of Western societies, spreading fear and uncertainty, undermining public trust in the state’s ability to protect its citizens, and increasing pressure to scale back support for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression."

Details: Czech intelligence emphasised that in many cases the recruited agents do not know they are working for Russia, as they are hired through intermediaries.

In addition, the BIS highlighted that Moscow also spreads its influence through the Russian Orthodox Church in Czechia, which is fully loyal to the Kremlin.

Background:

Since 2022, Czechia has maintained its own list of individuals who support the Putin regime and imposes national sanctions against them. The list already includes the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Vladimir Gundyayev (Patriarch Kirill); Russian businessman Vladimir Yevtushenkov and his son Felix; Russia’s chief missile designer Boris Obnosov and Viktor Medvedchuk, Ukrainian businessman and pro-Russian politician to whose daughter Putin is godfather.Last year, Czechia declared Andrei Averyanov wanted. He was one of the highest-ranking GRU officers, responsible for the 2014 ammunition depot explosions in the town of Vrbětice.On 2 April, the Czech government added Belarusian "journalist" Nataliya Sudlyankova and her handler from Russian military intelligence, Aleksei Shavrov, to the national sanctions list.

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