Trump and Zelenskyy have a phone call scheduled on Friday — CNN
Former President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy are set to speak Friday, their first direct contact since Trump left office.
Ukrainian-born Italian citizen receives license with Mariupol listed as Russian
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has promised to rectify a mistake that labeled the Ukrainian city of Mariupol as Russian on a citizen's driver's license.
ISW: Kremlin preparing Russians for decade-long war in Ukraine
Russian state media is interpreting comments by a top official to suggest Ukraine will cease to exist by 2034, according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War.
More private investment needed for Ukraine’s “enormous” reconstruction effort, top EU official warns
Ukraine faces significant obstacles in attracting private investment for reconstruction, including power outages and security concerns, according to a European business leader.
Ukrainian Forces allegedly withdraw from Krynky in Kherson Oblast
Reports from multiple sources indicate that Ukrainian troops have retreated from positions in Krynky, Kherson Oblast, citing large-scale destruction as the reason.
German military incorporates suspected Russian drones into Ukrainian training – Politico
Unidentified drones are a constant presence above a secret German base where Ukrainian soldiers train for war, POLITICO reports.
ISW: Ukraine continue targeting Russian air defense systems to set conditions to field F-16s
Ukrainian forces have destroyed 20 S-300 launchers and 15 radar stations, setting the stage for F-16 fighter jet deployment, according to a new ISW report.
Greece to transfer 32 decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine
A near-miss missile incident in March in Odesa involving the Greek Prime Minister in Odesa has spurred Greece to increase its military aid to Ukraine.
UAE mediates new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 180 prisoners in a deal facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
American Caterpillar equipment continues to be supplied to Russia through British dealer – The Insider
Despite Caterpillar's announced exit from Russia, its equipment worth millions of dollars is still entering the country through a complex international network.
Lithuanian energy company transfers equipment from Vilnius CHP-3 to Ukraine
Lithuanian energy company Ignitis Gamyba is set to transfer over 300 items of critical equipment from a decommissioned power plant to Ukraine on 15 July.
European nations unite to combat Russia’s sanction-evading oil fleet – Bloomberg
The UK and several European nations are set to launch a coordinated effort to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, aiming to tighten sanctions enforcement.
US limits Ukraine’s strike range to prevent broader conflict, says Pentagon
The Pentagon has defended its policy against allowing Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes into Russia, citing fears of unintended escalation.
Russian strike on residential building in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, kills 3
Emergency services in Donetsk Oblast have concluded a 36-hour rescue operation following a Russian strike on Myrnohrad, recovering the bodies of three victims from the debris of a residential building.
