Latest Politics News — Main events today

Reserve under the microscope: new strict rules for critical enterprises in Ukraine

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:59

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is tightening reservation rules: now deferment depends on salary and the absence of debts to the budget. 📉 Business has until August 2026 to confirm status, otherwise reserves will be removed. 🚫

Read more →

Airbus and Brave1: How European Technologies Are Transforming Ukraine's Defense Industry

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:55

The Ukrainian cluster Brave1 and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a memorandum on strategic partnership. 🇺🇦✈️ As part of the "Test in Ukraine" initiative, joint tests of UAVs and EW systems will begin under real combat conditions. This is the first case of full-scale industrial integration of Ukraine's defense industry with a Western giant.

Read more →

Medicine instead of money: how Ukrainian soldiers can really protect their rights to discharge and treatment

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:35

Lawyer Rustam Nuriyev revealed that the main problems for Ukrainian soldiers are not money, but treatment and discharge. Often, reports disappear without a trace, and soldiers are forced to wait for court for years while remaining at war. We analyze how to protect rights and why protection is impossible without document fixation. ⚖️🇺🇦

Read more →

Network of Russian Agents in Poland: How Moscow Tried to Shake the EU Through Fake Rallies

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:15

🇵🇱 A network of Russian agents has been exposed in Poland, who for two years organized fake anti-Ukrainian rallies. 💸 Participants were paid $100–200, given placards, and instructed. 11 organizers have been deported — the investigation continues. 🕵️‍♂️

Read more →

Zelenskyy: Moscow, not Crimea, is what can force Putin to stop the war

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:09

Zelenskyy stated that Moscow, not Crimea, is what can force Putin to stop the war. The President of Ukraine called the Kremlin's "love" for the peninsula a myth and explained the aggressive rhetoric as an attempt to sell a non-existent victory to society. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

Read more →

Navy Day Parade at Risk: UK Intelligence Predicts Second Cancellation of Russia's Main Naval Show

Politics 07/02/2026, 18:06

UK intelligence predicts the second cancellation of Russia's main Naval Day parade in St. Petersburg. The reason cited is security risks following Ukraine's strike on the frigate "Boykiy" in Kronstadt. Instead of a show, Russia will likely hold closed exercises. 🚢🚫🇷🇺

Read more →

Zelenskyy at the site of the strike in Kyiv: Russia will face a response for the massive attack

Politics 07/02/2026, 17:55

On the night of July 2, Russia launched a massive combined strike on Kyiv, deploying nearly 600 units of weaponry. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visiting the site of destruction in the Darnytskyi district, stated: "Russia will face a response for today's strike on Kyiv — this is certain." 🔥🇺🇦

Read more →

Provocation in the Bryansk Region: How the Kremlin Attempts to Drag Belarus into the War

Politics 07/02/2026, 17:43

Ukrainian authorities have exposed a new Russian provocation: a fake about an attack on the "Minsk — Anapa" bus in the Bryansk region. 🚫🇷🇺 The goal of the staging is to drag Belarus into the war and distract attention from strikes on Kyiv. 🇺🇦🛡️

Read more →

Ukraine without blackouts: why the lights are on and how to maintain power grid stability

Politics 07/02/2026, 17:33

Blackout schedules were canceled in Ukraine for July 2, but the power grid remains under strain due to the heat. Energy officials have urged citizens to save electricity in the evenings and shift the operation of powerful appliances to the daytime when solar plants are active. 🌞⚡️

Read more →

Decisive stage of the war: Pistorius calls for accelerating funding for Ukraine's defense industry

Politics 07/02/2026, 17:20

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the war in Ukraine has entered a decisive phase and requires immediate funding for weapons production. Berlin has allocated 300 million euros to support the Czech initiative, and Rheinmetall has signed a contract for the supply of shells until 2027. 🇺🇦🇩🇪💰

Read more →

Survival mode: how Kyiv's metro became a home for 52,000 people

Politics 07/02/2026, 17:16

On the night of July 2, a record 52,500 people, including 4,500 children, took shelter in Kyiv's metro. This occurred following a massive Russian attack that killed 20 people and damaged over 30 objects. The metro administration has issued recommendations regarding station selection and clothing for overnight stays.

Read more →

A Blow to Life: How the Kyiv Zoo Survived a Massive Russian Attack

Politics 07/02/2026, 16:53

On the night of July 2, the Kyiv Zoo was damaged by a massive Russian attack. The animals are safe, but the infrastructure has sustained damage. Visitors are asked to enter through the Central Entrance. 🦒🚨

Read more →

The Price of Aggression: EU Prepares New Sanction Strike Against Russia After Mass Attack on Kyiv

Politics 07/02/2026, 16:46

The EU is preparing a new sanctions package against the Russian military-industrial complex as early as next week. This is a response to the mass attack on Kyiv on the night of July 2, which resulted in casualties and infrastructure destruction. 🚨🇪🇺🇷🇺

Read more →

«Connection drops amidst explosions»: Kyiv residents demand internet access in bomb shelters

Politics 07/02/2026, 16:40

Kyiv residents have launched a petition demanding stable internet in bomb shelters. The initiator claims that the lack of connection amidst explosions destroys the psyche. 25,000 votes are needed for the authorities to consider the request. 📱🚨

Read more →

The Cost of Destruction: The West's Reaction to the Mass Strike on Kyiv

Politics 07/02/2026, 16:27

Massive strike on Kyiv: 570 missiles and drones, destroyed homes, and casualties among civilians. EU leaders and partner countries promise new sanctions and increased support for Ukraine in response to the attack. 🇺🇦🚨🏚️

Read more →

Red 'attack' in Stockholm: how props and paint became the reason for Sweden's ultimatum

Politics 07/02/2026, 16:09

A scandal has erupted in Stockholm: the Russian Embassy accused Sweden of inaction after an "attack" with drones and paint. 🇷🇺🇸🇪 Diplomats are demanding explanations and placing responsibility for security on the Swedish side. 🚁🔴

Read more →

Russian advance speed drops 16-fold: how 'step-by-step progress' opens a window of opportunity for Ukraine

Politics 07/02/2026, 15:45

📉 Russian advance speed drops 16-fold! In June 2026, occupiers captured only 30.42 sq. km, which is 16 times less than in 2025. 🇺🇦 This opens a window of opportunity for Ukraine's Defense Forces. 🔥

Read more →

First Strike: Ukraine May Have Used Its Own FP-9 Ballistic Missile Against Russia

Politics 07/02/2026, 15:38

Ukraine may have used its own FP-9 ballistic missile against Russia for the first time. The Russian MoD recorded the interception of a "long-range operational-tactical missile" but did not specify details. This could be a turning point in the conflict if the information is confirmed. 🚀🇺🇦🇷🇺

Read more →