Euromaidan Press Staff

Hungarian PM Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's invasion, discussing ceasefire options with President Zelenskyy. Simultaneously, Hungary's Foreign Minister Szijjártó called his Russian counterpart Lavrov.

The Economist reports that Ukraine faces a potential default as the debt freeze is set to expire on 1 August, with only a fraction of international assistance being provided as direct cash support. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stressed that supporting Ukraine is an investment in European security rather than a "charity gesture".

he Ukrainian leader emphasized that if the Alliance doesn't extend an invitation for Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with the necessary weapons to defend against Russian aggression.

In addition, critical infrastructure has been hit, as well as a shop and several residential buildings.

European defense production has surged by over 40 percent, while the United States has dramatically increased its output of 155mm artillery shells to nearly 80,000 rounds per month.

Meanwhile, Spain has delivered Patriot missiles and Leopard tanks to Kyiv.

Ukraine has officially started its EU accession talks, with Foreign Minister Kuleba outlining the remaining steps towards full membership.

The European Union intensifies its support for Ukraine this week, launching accession talks and adopting new sanctions against Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine adapts its military technology, modifying M270 launchers to use ATACMS missiles against Russian targets in Crimea.

As a result of three hits from Russian aerial bombs, a total of 11 people aged 15 to 63 were injured in Kharkiv, with one person in serious condition and a 73-year-old man killed.

The covert activities, carried out by civilian ships, were found to be more widespread than initially thought. Meanwhile, hardcore nationalist group grips universities in Russia

Meanwhile, Russia used a massive FAB-3000 guided bomb for the first time in Kharkiv Oblast.

The US is set to redirect Patriot air defense orders to Ukraine until it has enough to defend itself from Russian attacks.

Russia and North Korea have agreed to a mutual defense pact, as Putin visits for the first time in 24 years. The international community is concerned about potential Russian support for North Korea's missile and nuclear programs in exchange for weapons for the Ukraine war.

Meanwhile, Italy is considering the transfer of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine as part of its next military aid package.