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The results of a July poll have shown that most Ukrainians (64%) expect the United States to continue supporting Ukraine with weapons, either fully or partially.

Source: results of the Rating sociological survey

Details: The survey results indicate that most Ukrainians expect the US to continue supplying weapons.

Meanwhile, only 11% of respondents expect the US to supply Ukraine with weapons in full, while 8% do not expect any American military aid.

In addition, 25% expect that the aid will be minimal, and the majority (53%) expect it to be partial, meaning it will continue.

The survey was conducted among 1,000 respondents on 4-5 July 2025 using the CATI method (computer-assisted telephone interviews).

Sample format: random sample of mobile phone numbers (Ukrainian population aged 18 and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas, as well as territories where Ukrainian mobile communications were unavailable at the time of the survey).

The sample is representative in terms of age, gender and type of settlement (margin of error – no more than 3.1% with a confidence level of 0.95).

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the "diplomatic means" for resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war have been exhausted and promised further aid to Ukraine on Wednesday 9 July.

Source: Merz during budget debates in the Bundestag, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Merz pledged continued German support for Ukraine during the debates.

He asserted that it was necessary to assess the current threatening situation with a clear head and make important decisions. Merz added that Germany would continue to support Ukraine, even despite resistance from the pro-Russian far-right force in the parliament and that this support would be maintained.

The German chancellor then stressed that the means and resources of diplomacy had been exhausted when a criminal regime openly questioned the right of an entire country to exist, used military force, and sought to destroy the political order of freedom across the European continent. He stated that the federal government, under his leadership, would do everything in its power to prevent this.

Background:

In June, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional military aid package worth €1.9 billion.Germany is also engaged in "intensive negotiations" with the United States regarding the provision of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House of his decision to halt arms supplies to Ukraine before it happened.

Source: CNN, citing its sources, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Five sources familiar with the situation surrounding the supply of American weapons to Ukraine said that Hegseth did not inform the White House that he had decided to pause arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Keith Kellogg, Trump's Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also knew nothing about it and first heard about the situation from the press, according to one senior administration official and two other sources.

The sources said that this was the second time in a year that Hegseth had made a unilateral decision on weapons for Ukraine, which then baffled other national security officials. The three sources said that the first time this happened was in February, and the decision was quickly reversed.

When asked on Tuesday who made the decision, President Trump evaded the question with the phrase, "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?"

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also avoided confirming or denying that it was Hegseth’s unilateral decision. She noted that the Pentagon had reviewed its stocks to ensure that all support going to foreign countries was in line with American interests and that Trump had decided to continue military aid to Ukraine. She also added that the president has complete confidence in the defence secretary.

Background:

Last week, it became known that the Pentagon had suspended the transfer of some artillery ammunition and air defence equipment to Ukraine, citing the need to preserve weapons to defend against other threats.However, on 7 July, Trump announced that the United States should send Ukraine defensive weapons. According to media reports, he told Zelenskyy in a phone conversation that he was not personally involved in the decision to halt supplies.Axios reported that Trump has ordered 10 Patriot air defence missiles to be sent to Ukraine and is also pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting on 8 July with his Romanian counterpart Ilie Bolojan, who was recently appointed.

Source: Shmyhal on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Ukrainian prime minister said he thanked Bolojan for actively supporting Ukraine, "in particular for including a section in the new government’s programme focused on strengthening cooperation with Ukraine".

"During the conversation, we discussed current security challenges in the region caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine. I proposed holding a trilateral meeting in the near future involving the prime minister of Moldova," Shmyhal said.

Other topics included strengthening sanctions against Russia and using its frozen assets to compensate for the damage it has caused.

Shmyhal also noted the opening of the Dyakivtsi–Racovăț border checkpoint for large passenger buses and emphasised the importance of border infrastructure development.

"I proposed holding the second joint meeting of the governments of Ukraine and Romania. I look forward to close personal dialogue with Prime Minister Bolojan to further develop the Ukrainian-Romanian partnership," the prime minister concluded.

Background:

The new coalition government in Romania, led by former acting president and National Liberal Party leader Ilie Bolojan, was approved on 23 June.That same month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, and Romanian President Nicușor Dan held their first trilateral meeting.

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Lithuania and Finland intend to start producing anti-personnel mines next year for their own needs as well as for Ukraine due to the military threat from Russia.

Source: Reuters citing representatives of the two countries, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The two countries bordering Russia – Finland and Lithuania – have announced their intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use of such mines, and, as government officials report, production can begin after the completion of a six-month withdrawal process.

"We are going to spend hundreds of millions of euros on anti-tank mines, but also on anti-personnel mines. It will be a significant amount," said Lithuanian Deputy Defence Minister Karolis Aleksa.

He said that tens of thousands of anti-personnel mines, or even more, will be ordered.

"Our national industry will be one of the sources. Our industry can make these," Aleksa said.

Vincas Jurgutis, head of the Lithuanian Defence Industry Association, said that once production is up and running, Lithuania will be able to supply mines to other countries, including Ukraine.

Heikki Autto, chairman of the Finnish Parliament's Defence Committee, said that his country should have its own production of anti-personnel mines.

"They are a highly effective and very cost-efficient weapons system," he said.

He also said that Finland could supply anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

"It is not only right and our duty to support Ukraine, it is also important for Finland's own security," Autto said.

He stated that before joining the Ottawa Treaty in 2011, Helsinki had over a million anti-personnel mines.

Finnish defence companies Nammo Lapua, Insta and Raikka have informed the parliamentary defence committee that they are interested in producing mines. Another company, Forcit Explosives, has stated that it is ready to discuss opportunities with the military.

When asked whether Latvia would start producing anti-personnel mines, the country's Ministry of Defence did not give a clear answer, but noted that the Latvian defence industry "has the necessary capabilities and the metalworking sector is highly advanced".

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said his country had no immediate plans to purchase anti-personnel mines.

Background:

The 1997 Ottawa Convention has come under increased pressure due to Russia's war against Ukraine, especially in Russia's neighbouring countries, which fear an expansion of Moscow's aggression.In March, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia announced their intention to withdraw from the international convention due to the threat to NATO member states bordering Russia and Belarus.Finland's recent decision to withdraw from the treaty left Norway as the only European country bordering Russia that does not plan to follow its allies.Norway has criticised this decision.

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Maja Riniker, speaker of the lower house of Switzerland’s parliament, has visited Ukraine on a multi-day trip during which she visited Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Source: Swiss Parliament on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The speaker of Switzerland’s National Council visited Ukraine on 7-8 July, travelling to both Kyiv and Kharkiv.

"In my role as President of the National Council, it is important for me to gain a detailed picture and first-hand information about the situation in Ukraine and the status of Swiss-supported projects," she said.

🇨🇭🤝🇺🇦 Nach den gestrigen Treffen in Kyjiw mit dem Vorsitzenden der Werchowna Rada, Ruslan Stefantschuk, und Präsident Wolodymyr Selenski, hat Nationalratspräsidentin @MajaRiniker heute Schweizer Projekte in Charkiw, sowie Vertreter lokaler Behörden besucht: «Diese Treffen sind… pic.twitter.com/Kjeaw0hxn6

— Parl CH (@ParlCH) July 8, 2025

In Kyiv, Riniker met with her Ukrainian counterpart Ruslan Stefanchuk and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On the second day, she travelled to Kharkiv, where she spoke with local officials and visited Swiss-funded projects.

Switzerland supports various initiatives in Kharkiv Oblast, including humanitarian aid, demining and vocational training programmes.

Background:

In June, Switzerland joined a number of measures under the EU’s 17th package of sanctions against Russia.The country also plans to begin talks with the EU on defence procurement cooperation.

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One person was injured as a result of a Russian FPV drone attack on Chernihiv Oblast.

Source: Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "An FPV drone hit a 54-year-old woman who was riding a moped in the Snovsk hromada." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Details: The woman sustained shrapnel wounds and burns and was taken to hospital.

Background: The Russians have been attacking civilians in Kherson Oblast with FPV drones almost daily for several years. On the morning of 9 July alone, the Russians wounded two Kherson residents.

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CNN journalists have obtained an audio recording of one of Donald Trump's private meetings with campaign donors last year, in which he talks about how, during his first presidential term, he threatened the leaders of Russia and China over their potential plans to attack Ukraine and Taiwan.

Source: European Pravda with reference to CNN

Details: CNN published the recording on 8 July.

The news website says it's an audio recording from last year's meeting between Trump and his campaign donors. In it, he talks about how he supposedly threatened the leaders of Russia and China with the toughest response possible if they dared to invade Ukraine and Taiwan.

"With Putin I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the sh*t out of Moscow. I’m telling you I have no choice’," Trump said.

He continued that Putin reacted with doubt. "But he believed me 10%," Trump added.

Trump shared that he also issued a warning in his communication with Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding possible plans to capture Taiwan and threatened to "bomb Beijing". "He thought I was crazy," Trump added.

Background: In recent days, the US president has significantly changed his position on military aid to Ukraine and his rhetoric regarding the Kremlin leader. In particular, Trump expressed doubt for the first time that the Russian ruler wanted peace and said that Putin talks a bunch of nonsense.

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A large fire has broken out at an industrial facility after a Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast, with the flames spreading across 8,000 square metres.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Viktoria Ruban, spokesperson of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv Oblast, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda

Quote from the State Emergency Service: "Efforts are ongoing to extinguish a fire that broke out in Kyiv Oblast as a result of the nighttime enemy attack. The fire started at a factory. It covers an area of 8,000 sq m."

Firefighter extinguishing the fire**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: Ruban noted that the fire had broken out at a wood pallet processing plant in the village of Trebukhiv in the Brovary district.

Firefighter extinguishing the fire**Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

"The fire has been contained. Extinguishing efforts are ongoing. Early reports indicate that there were no casualties," she added.

Firefighter trying to extinguish the fire in the buildingPhoto: State Emergency Service of Ukraine*Firefighters extinguishing the fire.*Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Background:

On the night of 8-9 July, Russian forces conducted another large-scale attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Air defence was responding in many oblasts, including the capital.A woman was injured and hospitalised as a result of the attack on the Brovary district.

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The General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation added Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, to its list of undesirable organisations on 8 July.

Source: Politico

Details: The prosecutor's office claimed that Yale University's activities threaten the Russian Federation's national security and sovereignty. The department also said that the universityʼs "activities are directed at the violation of the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, the international blockade of the country and the undermining of its economic foundations".

Inclusion in the list of undesirable organisations means a complete ban on the activities of an institution in the Russian Federation, following Russian law. Individuals who cooperate with Yale University or participate in its projects risk up to six years in prison.

The prosecutor's office paid special attention to the School of Global Affairs, which, as stated by the Russians, conducts "training opposition leaders of foreign countries".

The statement claims that some Russian graduates of this programme joined the Anti-Corruption Foundation, an organisation created by Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian colony in 2024. The prosecutor's office said that these graduates "used the knowledge and technologies they acquired at the school to escalate protest activity in the Russian Federation".

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Russia has lost 1,050 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day alone, bringing its total number of personnel losses to 1,029,660.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 9 July 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

approximately 1,029,660 (+1,050) military personnel;11,000 (+5) tanks;22,969 (+2) armoured combat vehicles;30,102 (+68) artillery systems;1,434 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems;1,193 (+1) air defence systems;421 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft;340 (+0) helicopters;44,457 (+227) operational-tactical UAVs;3,439 (+0) cruise missiles;28 (+0) ships/boats;1 (+0) submarine;54,575 (+119) vehicles and fuel tankers;3,929 (+2) special vehicles and other equipment.

The information is being confirmed.

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Russia conducted an attack using 741 aerial assets on the night of 8-9 July. Ukraine's air defence has managed to down 718 drones and missiles, but 4 hits have been recorded and debris have fallen in 14 locations.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Starting from 20:00 on 8 July, the Russians used:

728 Shahed loitering munitions and decoy drones of various types launched from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Kursk, Oryol and Millerovo;seven Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles launched from Engels in Saratov Oblast and from Kursk Oblast;six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles launched from the airspace over Lipetsk Oblast.

The city of Lutsk in Volyn Oblast was the main target.

Early reports indicate that as of 08:00, air defence has downed 718 aerial assets, namely 303 were shot down by firepower and 415 disappeared from radar:

296 Russian Shahed UAVs (and other types of drones) were shot down by firepower, while 415 disappeared from radar or were suppressed by electronic warfare;all seven Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles were downed.

Russian strikes hit four locations and debris from downed aerial assets fell in 14 others.

Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces were involved in repelling the attack

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A total of 183 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the Russians conducting 67 attacks on the Pokrovsk front.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 08:00 on 9 July

Details: In total, 183 combat clashes were recorded over the past day.

On the North Slobozhanshchyna front and in Russia's Kursk Oblast, 16 combat clashes were recorded. The Russians conducted 12 airstrikes, dropping 21 guided bombs, and fired 326 times, including six times from multiple-launch rocket systems.

On the South Slobozhanshchyna front, 11 combat clashes occurred near the settlements of Vovchansk, Zelene, Ambarne and Kamianka.

On the Kupiansk front, four Russian attacks occurred. Ukraine's defence forces repelled Russian assaults near the settlements of Zahryzove, Stepova Novoselivka and Holubivka.

On the Lyman front, the Russians conducted 19 attacks. They tried to advance near the settlements of Novyi Myr, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, Ridkodub and Hryhorivka and towards Shandryholove and Serednie.

On the Siversk front, four Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian positions near the village of Ivano-Darivka and towards Serebrianka and Vyimka.

On the Kramatorsk front, three combat clashes occurred, with the Russians trying to advance towards the settlements of Stupochky and Bila Hora.

On the Toretsk front, Russian forces conducted 10 attacks near the settlements of Dyliivka, Toretsk, Yablunivka and Rusyn Yar and towards Katerynivka and Oleksandro-Kalynove.

On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 67 Russian attacks near the settlements of Popiv Yar, Poltavka, Myrne, Malynivka, Myroliubivka, Razine, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Udachne, Promin, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Oleksiivka, Zelenyi Kut and Horikhove and towards Pokrovsk, Volodymyrivka, Molodetske and Novopavlivka.

On the Novopavlivka front, Ukraine's defence forces repelled 36 Russian assaults near the settlements of Zaporizhzhia, Piddubne, Myrne, Komar, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, Vilne Pole and Novopil.

On the Huliaipole front, the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions near the village of Malynivka once.

On the Prydniprovske front, the Russians conducted one unsuccessful attempt to approach Ukrainian defence positions.

Ukraine's Air Force and units of Rocket Forces and Artillery struck two Russian artillery systems, 10 areas where Russian manpower, weapons and equipment were concentrated and one Russian command post.

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Polish fighter jets were scrambled for patrolling during a large-scale Russian aerial attack targeting Lutsk and Zhytomyr on the night of 8-9 July.

Source: European Pravda; Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces on X (Twitter)

Details: The command's website reported at about 3:00 that Polish and allied fighter jets had launched an operation in Polish airspace in response to the Russian air attack against Ukraine.

"All available forces and means at the disposal of the chief of the General Staff have been put on alert, another pair of fighter jets has been scrambled, and ground-based air defence and radar systems have been put on high alert," the post reads.

An update that the operation was halted due to a reduced threat was published at around 6:00.

"The Polish Armed Forces are constantly monitoring the situation in Ukraine and remain on high alert to ensure the safety of Polish airspace," the post added.

Background:

Poland also scrambled its fighter jets during Russia's combined air attack against Ukraine on the night of 28-29 June. The procedure has become standard after a series of incidents in which missiles landed on Polish territory during large-scale aerial attacks against Ukraine.UAVs and missiles of various types targeted Lutsk and Zhytomyr during the combined Russian attack on the night of 8-9 July. The mayor of Lutsk has already called it the largest attack on the city since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The attack caused fires and destruction. There is no information on casualties as of now.

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The European Union plans to create a new €100 billion fund for long-term support to Ukraine, as Europe sees no signs of the war ending.

Source: Bloomberg, citing informed sources

Details: Bloomberg reported that these funds could be part of the EU's proposal for its next seven-year budget, which is to be presented in July. If agreed by member states, funding will begin in 2028, providing stable assistance to Ukraine.

It is noted that since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion three and a half years ago, the EU has already provided Ukraine with nearly €160 billion. This includes a €50 billion package of grants and loans, estimated until 2027. In addition, together with the G7 countries, the EU has created a separate US$50 billion credit facility using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

The new fund is planned to be implemented using a similar model: the European Commission will provide funding in the form of grants and cheap loans. Most of the payments will be linked to reforms necessary for Ukraine's integration into the EU.

The proposal is expected to be discussed before the publication of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, scheduled for 16 July. However, according to Bloomberg sources, some details may be disclosed later.

EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters on Tuesday 8 July that the EU is currently examining various options to secure funding for next year.

"The bloc is ready to provide all necessary support for Ukraine for as long as it’s needed," Dombrovskis said.

He also noted that the European Commission is considering options to increase aid not only from the EU budget, but also from revenues from frozen Russian sovereign assets after the International Monetary Fund assesses Ukraine's potential financing gap.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a meeting of all Ukrainian ambassadors on 21 July.

Source: Zelenskyy's evening address on 8 July

Quote from Zelenskyy: "There was also a report from the Minister of Foreign Affairs [Andrii Sybiha] on the upcoming meeting of all Ukrainian ambassadors, scheduled for 21 July. Clear tasks have been set for the diplomats, as well as several Reform steps within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system – these will be presented by the Minister. We are preparing to significantly expand the capabilities of Ukrainian diplomacy."

Background:

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to replace ambassadors to the Group of Seven countries, including the United States.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would hold a meeting with ambassadors in July to discuss their work to counter Russian aggression.

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Three people have been killed and another 11 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast over the past day.

Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The Russians killed three residents of Donetsk Oblast on 8 July: two in Bilytske and one in Novyi Donbas. Another 11 people in the oblast were injured over the day."

Details: In total, the Russians have killed at least 3,327 and injured at least 7,491 civilians in Donetsk Oblast since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Filashkin emphasises that these figures do not take into account the casualties caused by the Russians in Mariupol and Volnovakha.

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Russian forces conducted another large-scale drone attack on populated areas in Kyiv Oblast on the night of 8-9 July. A woman has been injured and hospitalised as a result of the attack on the Brovary district.

Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Sadly, a 45-year-old woman has been injured in the enemy attack on the Brovary district. She is being hospitalised.

Early reports indicate that she suffered a closed chest fracture. All necessary medical treatment is being provided."

Details: Kalashnyk urged oblast residents to stay in shelters as Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure.

Background: On the night of 8-9 July, Russian forces conducted another large-scale attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Air defence was responding in many oblasts, including the capital.

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US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has stated that the United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue supplying weapons to Kyiv despite the recent pause.

Source: Bruce during a press briefing

Details: A journalist asked during the briefing whether President Donald Trump's recent assessment of Russian leader Vladimir Putin would lead to changes in US policy towards Ukraine.

In response, Bruce stressed that the US position remains unchanged. The US continues to support Ukraine and the short pause in weapon deliveries was merely part of a routine review of all military assistance programmes, not a shift in direction.

"We have been and remain Ukraine's biggest supporters. We care about those people. We care about making sure that they have what they need," she emphasised.

Bruce added that Trump "remains committed" to ensuring Ukraine has everything it needs to defend itself, especially in light of the large-scale killings and the need to achieve a ceasefire.

"We've been helping them, we'll continue to help them. It's a pretty tough situation. And so that is – that's our position. It's what it has always been," she said.

Background:

On 8 July, the Pentagon announced that, at Trump's direction, the US would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.Axios reported that Trump had ordered the immediate shipment of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressing Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Kyiv.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees on Tuesday 8 July to synchronise Ukraine's sanctions with the 15th, 16th and 17th packages of European Union sanctions against Russia.

Source: Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Zelenskyy's Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, as reported by European Pravda with reference to Interfax-Ukraine

Details: Three decrees imposing economic sanctions on a number of individuals were published on the Office of the President's website on Tuesday, but the list of those individuals was not made public.

Vlasiuk said the decrees signed by Zelenskyy align Ukrainian sanctions with the EU's 15th, 16th and 17th sanction packages.

By doing so Ukraine underlines the importance of full synchronisation of sanctions among all partners in the sanctions coalition.

Background:

Earlier, Ukraine adopted sanctions from the EU's 9th to 14th packages as well as measures against individuals involved in human rights violations in Belarus and EU decisions from 2011 and 2020-2025 targeting those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran and military support for Russia's war against Ukraine.On 19 June 2025, Zelenskyy announced plans to synchronise sanctions with partners and increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.

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One person has been injured and houses destroyed in a Russian attack on the Stepnohirsk hromada in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on the morning of 9 July. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "An enemy attack on the Stepnohirsk hromada resulted in a woman being injured and homes being damaged."

Details: Fedorov added that emergency services had headed to the scene.

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Two people have been injured in Russian drone attacks on the city of Kherson on the morning of 9 July.

Source: Kherson City Military Administration

Details: A 73-year-old and a 47-year-old resident have been injured. They came under attack in the Dniprovskyi district at around 05:00.

The older man sustained a blast injury and wounds to his face and torso. The younger man suffered a blast injury and wounds to his head and arms.

Background: On the morning of 8 July alone, Russian forces killed one person and injured nine others in Kherson. All of them came under drone attacks.

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A Russian attack with missiles and drones on Lutsk on the night of 8-9 July was the most intense the city has come under since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The attack has caused fires and destruction. No information about casualties has been reported.

Source: Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk

Quote: "Last night saw the most intense enemy attack using UAVs and missiles on our city and hromada. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Luckily, as of now, there is no information about anyone killed in the enemy attack."

Details: Polishchuk said the strike had caused a fire and damage to garages at one of the garage cooperatives. A fire also broke out at local business premises. Information on the exact extent of the destruction and other aftermath of the attack is still being confirmed.

Background:

On the night of 8-9 July, Russian forces conducted another large-scale attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Air defence was responding in many oblasts, including the capital.At 02:49 and 03:37, Ukraine's Air Force reported launches of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles from MiG-31K aircraft towards Lutsk.

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US President Donald Trump is considering sending a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine.

Source: The Wall Street Journal, citing two US officials

Details: The Wall Street Journal sources stated that Trump is considering providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defence system, following his recent promises to strengthen Kyiv's defences against Russian attacks.

The White House has reportedly asked the Pentagon to prepare other options for additional military assistance. Officials are also exploring whether other countries could supply Ukraine with more Patriot systems.

Meanwhile, there are discussions about involving allies to transfer several more such systems to Kyiv.

A former Pentagon official said the US had supplied Ukraine with three Patriot systems, Germany had sent another three and a consortium of European countries had provided one more. However, not all of these systems are operational simultaneously due to maintenance challenges.

Background:

On 8 July, the Pentagon announced that, at Trump's direction, the US would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.Axios reported that Trump had ordered the immediate shipment of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressing Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Kyiv.Earlier that day, Trump announced his intention to increase military assistance to Ukraine.

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Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has announced that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to replace ambassadors to the Group of Seven countries, including the United States.

Source: European Pravda; Andrii Sybiha in an interview with Ukrainian Radio, a radio broadcaster in Ukraine

Details: Sybiha said he expects "personnel changes" in the Ukrainian diplomatic corps in the near future.

"We should probably expect about 20 decrees that will dismiss and appoint new heads of foreign missions," Sybiha said.

The foreign minister specifically mentioned Ukraine's ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, whom he called "one of our most successful ambassadors".

"She is extremely effective and charismatic, but every diplomat has a rotation cycle. I will confirm to you that the vision of the President of Ukraine is to rotate in all countries of the G7 and G20. That is, first of all, to strengthen these countries, in particular, the US track," Sybiha added.

Background:

In June, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Zelenskyy had already made "certain personnel decisions" concerning replacing the heads of several foreign missions, which are expected to take place in July.The media reported that Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed Markarova's replacement during their telephone conversation on 4 July.

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