Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Slovenia has announced that it will allocate an additional $50 million to the PURL initiative to supply US weapons to Ukraine.

“I very much hope that in the coming days the European Union will be able to adopt the 21st package of sanctions against russia, because we, as Ministers of Finance, know that hitting russia’s economy is the best way to try to change putin’s calculations regarding... the invasion of Ukraine,” said Minister of Finance of Ireland Simon Harris.

“I would rather our Patriot systems intercept russian missiles over Kyiv than over Warsaw. Those who criticize Poland’s support for Ukraine have lost their minds. It drives me crazy”, said Minister of Defence of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

The International Monetary Fund confirms the Executive Board’s plans to consider the first review of Ukraine’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program and the disbursement of a second tranche of approximately $690 million in the coming weeks.

German companies DEUTZ and ARX Robotics are launching industrial-scale serial production of the Gereon unmanned ground systems in Ulm, with the first units scheduled for delivery to Ukraine as early as late summer.

The Belgian Treasury has once again begun issuing negative decisions on applications to unfreeze russian assets that were frozen due to s anctions.

Poland does not plan to allow russians to attend the 2027 Volleyball World Championship on home soil, despite the FIVB’s decision.

Members of the European Parliament have sent a joint letter to President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, urging him to revoke the decision to allow russian athletes to participate in this year’s Under-15 World Cup.

Since July, the Danube Commission has completely stopped using the russian language in its operations – from now on, the working languages of this international organization are English and German only.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski has warned that russia is planning cyberattacks or other provocations.

Director of Moldova’s Information and Security Service Alexandru Musteață has stated that russia is already preparing to interfere in the country’s upcoming elections, particularly, by intensifying disinformation campaigns and attempts to influence public opinion.

Foot traffic at local grocery shops in russia fell by 10% between January and June 2026, while foot traffic at liquor shops and tobacco shops dropped by 14% as russians shifted to a frugal lifestyle. At this, due to inflation, the average receipt amount rose by 6% year-on-year.

70% of russians have said they fear life in retirement due to a lack of money.

The European Union welcomes the release of 28 political prisoners in belarus but stresses that it remains concerned about the fate of at least 863 people who are still being unjustly detained. According to the European Union’s statement, they are isolated from their families and lawyers, subjected to ill-treatment and torture, and denied access to medical care.

belarusian banks’ assets exposed to credit risk rose by nearly 11% over the past year.

In June, prices for potatoes in belarus rose by 63.35% compared to May, for carrots – by 54.02%,for onions – by 23.62%, for cabbage – by 22.43%, for beets – by 17.94%, and for preschool services – by 9.3%. Since the beginning of the year, potatoes and vegetables have also seen the sharpest price increases. Compared to December of last year, potatoes rose in price by 65.24%, carrots – by 60.04%, cabbage – by 38.36%, grapes – by 28.03%, commuter train tickets – by 26.79%, tickets for international trains – by 26.18%, and fares on commuter buses – by 25.88%. At this, annual inflation in the country stood at 4.3%.

Chronicles of the Fuel Crisis

russia faces the threat of grain crop losses due to a shortage of diesel fuel.

The fuel crisis has affected at least 50 million russians – that is, 35% of the population.

russians are bracing for an acceleration in price increases amid the fuel crisis. Over the next month, prices for basic foodstuffs, goods, and services will rise faster than before – 49% of respondents chose this answer. A month earlier, 35% gave this response.

Sales of AI-92 and AI-95 petrol on the st. petersburg exchange during the week of July 1–8 fell 1.9-fold – to 8,100 tons – the lowest level in the exchange’s history.

Sales of fuel additives in russia rose by 30% following the russian government’s decision to introduce “Euro-3” petrol.

Representatives of russian auto repair shops expect demand for their services to rise due to the impact of low-quality fuel on engines.

In russia, motorboat owners, water sports enthusiasts, and anglers have been left virtually without fuel. This is due to a ban on refueling canisters, which is in effect in many regions.

Authorities in st. petersburg and leningrad region will restrict petrol sales using QR codes and a schedule for filling station operations on even and odd days.

The government of novosibirsk region has recommended that all employers in the region – except those in critical sectors – switch their employees to remote work and reduce fuel consumption.

In tomsk region, officials and companies have also been advised to switch to remote work due to a petrol shortage.

Authorities in irkutsk region are studying the possibility of implementing electronic queues at filling stations.

Throughout kirov (population approximately 470,000), petrol is currently being sold at only three filling stations, while supplies are running out everywhere.