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Jul 03, 2026

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A high-rise building in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv was destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile. At this time, 30 people are known to have died and over 100 injured.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, where a Russian missile destroyed a part of a high-rise building. During his stay at the location, the president spoke with journalists. In particular, he answered the question of whether the success of the Crimean operation would allow putting putin at the negotiating table. Zelenskyy believes that only the “island of Moscow” can force him to cease hostilities, and he knows the East of our country and the Crimean peninsula only from the reports of Russian officers. Even more – Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that putin is physically afraid to meet with him.

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For American Society, Supporting Ukraine Is a Matter of Morality and Principles

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, spoke with Ukrinform about a new chapter in U.S.-Ukraine relations, bipartisan support for Ukraine in Congress, prospects for defense cooperation, sanctions on Russia, and the lessons American democracy offers Ukraine.

Natalka Cmoc, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine

“We live in an era of great power rivalry, the rules-based order is fading” – this is the diagnosis to the world of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in his historic speech in Davos. In contrast to the new “law of the jungle”, he calls on countries with common values to unite in coalitions.

Natalka Cmoc is confident that Ukraine is the one to unite with, because it shares the desire for a rules-based international order. She has served as Canada’s ambassador to Kyiv for 3 years and has been building a partnership between the two countries since the 1990s.

Her term as ambassador is coming to an end, so on the eve of Canada Day, July 1, Ukrinform asked her about the results of the work of the Canadian mission under her leadership, as well as about defence cooperation between Ukraine and Canada and support for our country within the framework of the G7.

Adam Leszkiewicz, President of the Management Board of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, held in Gdańsk in recent days, one of the five key thematic pillars was security and defense.

The conference also served as a platform for talks between Ukrainian and Polish defense companies. One of the key outcomes was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Polish state-owned defense holding Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and the Ukrainian company TAF Industries.

In an interview with Ukrinform, PGZ President Adam Leszkiewicz spoke about what cooperation with Ukrainian partners means for the Polish side, its future prospects, and his assessment of Ukraine’s defense industry.

Yvan Baker, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group

Yvan Baker, a Liberal Party MP of Ukrainian origin, is one of the most active supporters of Ukraine in the Canadian Parliament, which celebrates its national Canada Day on July 1. After being elected to the House of Commons in 2019, he became the chair of the parliamentary friendship group with Ukraine, which now includes dozens of MPs from all political parties.

Baker has consistently promoted pro-Ukrainian initiatives – from introducing resolutions and petitions to supporting public events in solidarity with Ukraine. In an interview with Ukrinform, he spoke about the reasons behind Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine, Ottawa’s role in a future peace process, the prospects for Ukrainian asylum seekers, efforts to counter Russian disinformation, and the future of bilateral relations overall.

Khrystyna Rachytska, designer and collector of embroidered shirts (vyshyvankas)

Ukraine marked Constitution Day on June 28, an occasion that serves as a reminder not only of the country’s Basic Law but also of the values on which the state is built: freedom, dignity, independence, and the right of Ukrainians to preserve their cultural identity. One of the most enduring symbols of that identity is the vyshyvanka—the traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt, a legacy passed down from generation to generation that preserves the nation’s historical memory, traditions, and cultural continuity.

In an interview with Ukrinform, Lviv-based designer Khrystyna Rachytska reflected on the enduring power of this cultural code. For many years, she has studied historic Ukrainian embroidery, restored authentic embroidered shirts, revived long-forgotten techniques, and showcased Ukrainian textile artistry around the world. To her, the vyshyvanka is far more than a garment—it embodies the continuity of Ukrainian history, the resilience of the nation, and a unique way of sharing Ukraine’s story with the world.

The Kremlin’s Financial Vacuum Is Coming for Pensioners

The Question Is No Longer “Where to Find Money for the War,” but “Whom to Take It From”

While Vladimir Putin continues to trace imaginary “new realities on the ground” with his finger across military maps—claiming that “Tukhachevsky Street has already been liberated” and that “Sumy is only another ten kilometers away”—a far more dramatic battle is unfolding for the Kremlin, far from the front lines. It is taking place within Russia’s own budget.

And on this financial front, the Kremlin is suffering losses that even the thickest cloak of propaganda can no longer conceal.

Crimea's Shame: Ukrainian Drone Motherships vs. the Foundation of Putin's Rule

Putin Is Losing the Last Remnants of His Aura of Infallibility Along with His Grip on Reality

Against the backdrop of repeated strikes on oil refineries, Crimea’s increasing isolation, and a fuel crisis spreading across Russia, Vladimir Putin continues to display a remarkable ability to ignore developments that, until recently, he himself would have described as direct threats to Russia’s national security. Each of these challenges falls squarely within the scope of Russia’s Military Doctrine, the Law on Defense, and the revised nuclear deterrence policy adopted at the end of 2024.

RIA Novosti's Drama: How Russia's Propaganda Consumed Its Own Myths

This hybrid newspeak, however, does little to protect the Kremlin from reality. That becomes especially apparent when one examines the archives of Russia's leading state media on each June 22 over the past five years. To keep the comparison fair, let's set aside the broader propaganda ecosystem—military bloggers, self-styled analysts, Kommersant, and the rest—and focus instead on the Kremlin's principal official mouthpiece, RIA Novosti, with its audience of more than three million subscribers. Its archive traces a remarkable evolution: from the triumphalist confidence of 2022 to the unmistakable anxiety of 2026.

Ukraine's Energy Sector in the Spotlight at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

Nearly Three Dozen Multi-Million-Euro Agreements and Support for Winter Preparedness: Ukraine’s Energy Sector Achievements in Gdańsk

The Ukraine Recovery Conference has long served as a venue for finalizing agreements between Ukrainian state-owned and private companies, while also providing a platform for discussing the country’s long-term development. This year, the energy sector alone accounted for 28 agreements worth nearly EUR 2 billion.

What agreements did Ukraine reach with its international partners to restore and modernize the country’s energy sector? Ukrinform takes a closer look.

Professor Maryna Dolzhenko's research has been used in drafting European guidelines for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The American Dream: Ukrainians' Growing Contribution to the World's Largest Economy

For entrepreneurs around the world, entering the U.S. market is the ultimate prize—a chance to boost revenues, scale their businesses, and attract investment. Despite logistical challenges and intense competition, an increasing number of Ukrainian businesses are exporting goods and services across the Atlantic. Some have opened representative offices in the United States, established subsidiaries or joint ventures, while others are investing in manufacturing facilities. These efforts are helping deepen economic ties between the two countries.

Yet the relationship has not reached its full potential. Bilateral trade currently totals just $3–4 billion a year, with U.S. exports to Ukraine exceeding Ukrainian exports to the United States. At the same time, the rapid growth of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem and the prospect of resuming exports of defense products and military technologies suggest considerable room for expansion.

“Here, life and death walk the city’s streets like old friends”

The wail of air raid sirens, the thunder of artillery, and the constant threat of drone attacks and guided glide bombs (KABs) are the reality in which the “Shield of Life” medical service of the National Police Assault Brigade “Liut” has been operating for the past two years.

The unit first served in the Kharkiv sector and is now deployed in Donetsk Oblast. During that time, its combat medics, evacuation crews, and drone operators have saved thousands of Ukrainian defenders and civilians.

Ukrinform correspondents accompanied officers from the Pre-Hospital and Medical Care Directorate of the Medical Company within the National Police Assault Brigade “Liut” on an evacuation mission to see firsthand how the casualty rescue system works — from extracting the wounded from the battlefield to fighting for their lives at a stabilization point.

Russian Propaganda Circulates Fake Stories and Old Videos About Ukraine and Poland

Disinformation Campaign Aims to Fuel Tensions Between Ukraine and Poland

A video circulating on social media and anonymous Telegram channels is being passed off by Russian propagandists as a Euronews news report. It falsely claims that Poland is preparing to deport 50,000 Ukrainians amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

This claim is false.

No such reports have appeared on Euronews’ official website or its social media accounts. The video bears clear signs of manipulation and was compiled using third-party photos and video footage that are publicly available online. Moreover, it depicts isolated incidents rather than providing evidence of any mass deportations. Read more

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