Map of air raid alerts in Ukrainian regions

On July 9, the European Court of Human Rights issued a historic ruling: Russia was found responsible for systematic crimes in the occupied territories of Ukraine and for the downing of flight MH17.

Moscow has presented an ultimatum-style list of peace conditions for Ukraine, including recognition of annexed territories and lifting of sanctions. Kyiv called them unacceptable.

The French president stated that only increased pressure and sanctions can force Russia to the negotiating table and stop the war in Ukraine.

The Netherlands and Germany accuse Russia of the large-scale and systematic use of chemical warfare agents against the Ukrainian army. The accusations involve not only gas but also the dangerous substance chloropicrin.

During a massive shelling of Kyiv, the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. All staff members are safe. Warsaw demands stronger air defense for Ukraine.

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted he made no progress in his conversation with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine but pledged continued support for Kyiv.

Kyiv endured one of the most massive attacks since the start of the war — hundreds of drones and missiles targeted almost exclusively the capital. Dozens of sites were damaged and people were injured.

Russia launched one of the most massive strikes since the beginning of the war — over 500 aerial targets, dozens of hits, and destruction in Kyiv and six regions. Ukraine is requesting more air defense systems.

The Ukrainian military carried out a precision strike on a headquarters in Korenovo, where Major General Mikhail Gudkov — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy and Commander of the 155th Marine Brigade — was located.

The US temporarily reduced aid to Ukraine to check its own stockpiles of missiles and ammunition. This was stated by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, emphasizing the priority of American defense.