Politics & Economics

Berlin is engaged in intensive consultations with partners, particularly the United States, on how to bolster Ukraine’s air defense amid ongoing Russian aerial attacks. This was stated during a briefing on Friday, July 4, by German federal government Spokesperson Steffen Kornelius, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. Kornelius noted that “very intensive discussions” are underway regarding how to supply Ukraine with defensive capabilities, especially air defense systems. He did not directly answer whether Germany plans to purchase Patriot systems from the U.S. for transfer to Ukraine, only saying that “various options are being considered.” He also declined to comment on reports…

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that following the Russian attack, a component of an UAV manufactured in China was found in Kyiv, while the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa sustained damage. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy said this in a post on the social medial platform X, as reported by Ukrinform. What an irony. Following tonight's massive Russian air attack on Ukraine, we discovered in Kyiv a component of a Russian-Iranian "Shahed-136"/"Geran-2" combat drone, which was made in China and supplied just recently.And right on the eve, the Chinese Consulate General's… pic.twitter.com/VetUqqVo67 — Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) July 4,…

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. Bacon made the appeal on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. "Mr. President [Donald Trump], your policy towards Russia is not working. While we negotiate, Putin bombs Ukrainian cities. Here is Kyiv today," Bacon wrote, sharing a photo of the aftermath of a Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital. He stressed that the time has come for Washington to change its strategy. "We and our allies…

Kaimo Kuusk assumed the role of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia in September 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from both the diplomatic and intelligence sectors. In 2019-2023, he served in Ukraine as an Ambassador, where he played a pivotal role in coordinating Estonia’s military aid during Russia’s full-scale invasion. He told Ukrinform about main visions on Estonian security and its concerns about shared border with Russia, influence of IT on the battlefield and prospects of mutual military trainings. WE MUST RELAUNCH OUR DEFENSE INDUSTRY - In February 2022, you were here as an Ambassador to…

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. The relevant statement was made by JETRO in response to an inquiry from Ukrinform. As noted by the organization, Japan Desk is not an office under the authority of JETRO but is being established by Lviv City Council. Nevertheless, JETRO will cooperate with Japan Desk to support Japanese businesses in Lviv. According to JETRO, a survey conducted among about 700 Japanese companies operating in Europe showed that around half of them were interested…

As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged, but there were no casualties. This was reported on social media X by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, according to Ukrinform. "As a result of a massive Russian attack on Kyiv, the building of our embassy's consular section was damaged. I just spoke with Ambassador Łukasiewicz. Everyone is alive and well. Ukraine urgently needs air defense systems," Sikorski wrote. As reported, 23 people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian air attack, 14 of whom were hospitalized. Read also:…

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. He made the statement on еру social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. "As Americans begin to enjoy the sounds of fireworks in celebration of our Nation's Independence, war criminal Putin, who is losing his pathetic war, resorts to scorched earth tactics across Ukrainian cities that predate Moscow's existence," Wilson wrote. The congressman expressed confidence that with rapid stock assessment, the Department of Defense would advance President Donald Trump's objectives stated at The Hague to send additional…

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. He said this in a post on the social media platform X, as reported by Ukrinform. “This is Kyiv right now. I will not stop until the bombs stop. Many Ukraine’s fall abandoned by the world. Many are sending their goodbye to their families outside of Ukraine. This is not God's will. Putin, you can not beca Christian and do this to other Christians, Jews, & Muslims. The world must not be silent. This is…

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 head of Ukrainian diplomacy said this in a post on the social network X, as reported by Ukrinform. “Absolutely horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. One of the worst so far. Hundreds of Russian drones and ballistic missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital. Right after Putin spoke with President Trump. And he does it on purpose. Enough of waiting! Putin clearly shows his complete disregard for the United States and everyone…

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. Donald Trump told reporters at Andrews Air Force Base before flying to Iowa, according to Ukrinform's correspondent. He replied that they had a phone conversation, which was quite long, during which they discussed many topics, including Iran and also, as he noted, the war between Russia and Ukraine. He added that he was not happy about it. When asked by journalists whether any progress had been made in the conversation, the US president said, “No, I…