In July, Ukraine's partner states ensured the comprehensive fulfillment of their obligations under bilateral security agreements with Ukraine.

In connection with the International Conference on Ukraine's Recovery held on July 10-11, humanitarian support from partners became a particularly important area of cooperation this month. Thus, Ukraine has reached many short-term and long-term agreements to support economic resilience, development and reconstruction.

For reference: as of the end of July, Ukraine has concluded 29 bilateral cooperation agreements, including 27 agreements with the signatories of the Joint Declaration in Support of Ukraine, 1 agreement with the EU and 1 agreement with Croatia, which has not joined the Joint Declaration.

The sections in this digest are organized by the main areas of cooperation that are provided for in most security agreements:

1. Provision of arms and military equipment to Ukraine.
2. Cooperation in the defense industry.
3. Use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
4. Training of the Ukrainian military.
5. Sanctions against Russia and its supporters.
6. Non-military security and civil protection.
7. Demining of Ukrainian territories.
8. Support for energy infrastructure.
9. Humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine.
10. Holding Russia accountable.

Provision of Arms and Military Equipment to Ukraine

In July, partner countries continued to provide military assistance to Ukraine, including Sweden, Belgium, Latvia, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and the Czech Republic.

On July 4, the Portuguese Ministry of Defense published a report on the approval of defense aid to Ukraine, dated June 26. It allocated 21.45 million euros to support Ukrainian pilots and provide intelligence. In particular, 954,000 euros will be used to train F-16 fighter pilots, and 20.5 million euros will be spent on the transfer of optical satellite imagery and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Danish government also approved assistance in space defense on July 14. This decision provides for the provision of satellite services through the European Defense Agency (EDA), namely the transmission of satellite images and increased access to satellite communications.

On July 1, the Latvian government supported the transfer of 6x6 Patria armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to Ukraine without specifying the nomenclature. On July 15, during the visit of Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, the first batch of armored vehicles was officially handed over to the Third Army Corps. Denys Shmyhal also noted that the cost of this aid package is about 70 million euros.

In addition, in July, Latvia completed the delivery of the promised 12,000 Latvian-made drones to Ukraine. On July 22, Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced the transportation of the last 1,300 drones within this package. This initiative was implemented within the framework of the Drone Coalition, which is led by Latvia. The total cost of production of the 12,000 drones provided is more than 17 million euros.

The transfer of the new batch of weapons was announced on July 3 by Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson. The government will allocate 1.5 billion Swedish kronor (about 130 million euros) for more than 10 Archer artillery barrels, long-range weapons, underwater capabilities, and additional logistics support - Volvo and Scania trucks. The funds are allocated from Sweden's 18th and 19th defense assistance packages. Belgium has continued to finance Ukraine's air defense by allocating 140 million euros to the Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) initiative. This was announced by Theo Francken, Minister of Defense of Belgium, during his speech in the Parliament.

On July 21, the 29th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense (Ramstein) took place, so many decisions on assistance to Ukraine were announced during this period. For example, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a short-term supply of 220,000 shells for the Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft system together with the United Kingdom.

The UK Ministry of Defense also said that over the past two months, more than 150 million pounds worth of air defense and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine. The increase in supplies comes amid intense attacks by Russia.

In addition, on July 10, on the sidelines of the Conference on Ukraine's Recovery in Rome, Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko signed a loan agreement with the UK Export Finance Agency (UKEF). The 1.7 billion pounds (2.3 billion US dollars) loan will be used to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities. The loan has a maturity of 19 years and a grace period of 6.5 years.

The Netherlands will provide a new aid package worth 325 million euros. 200 million euros are allocated for interceptor drones and 125 million euros for the maintenance of F-16 fighters.

In addition, Canadian Defense Minister McGuinty announced at the meeting that Canada would provide an additional 20 million Canadian dollars for the maintenance and repair of Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine in Poland.

After Ramstein, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced that Sweden was preparing a new package of air defense equipment, artillery, and vehicles.

Also on July 21, a charity project of the Czech volunteer organization Weapons to Ukraine, which raised funds for six new 122-mm D-30 howitzers, was completed. The project raised 2.4 million euros for the artillery. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic, and the delivery will take place with the assistance of diplomatic representatives.

Much of the news this month concerned Ukraine's bilateral relations with the United States. On July 2, there were reports of the suspension of a number of arms supplies to Ukraine, including anti-aircraft missiles for the Patriot, GMLRS, Stinger, and AIM-7 systems, as well as 155-mm artillery shells.

At the same time, on July 7, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said that the United States would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.

The US State Department has also approved a possible sale of US weapons to Ukraine. Thus, on July 23, the department approved a package worth 172 million US dollars, which includes the HAWK Phase III system, its maintenance, training, and related services. On the same day, the State Department supported the potential sale of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and related equipment and services. The package is worth 150 million US dollars.

Similar statements were made on July 24. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced the possible sale of 180 million US dollars worth of equipment to support air defense systems, as well as the sale of M109 self-propelled howitzers and maintenance equipment for 150 million US dollars.

A separate topic of the month was the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. On July 10, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Germany was ready to buy 2 systems and Norway - 1. On July 14, Boris Pistorius and Pete Hegseth met, where Germany confirmed its readiness to purchase two air defense systems for Ukraine. The details of this initiative have yet to be agreed upon.

Additionally, on July 17, the Swiss Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport announced that the United States was changing its Patriot delivery priorities, postponing the delivery of the systems to Switzerland in favor of Ukraine.

After the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense on July 21, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine also announced the transfer of 5 Patriot air defense systems to be purchased by European partners from the United States. In particular, the Netherlands has expressed its readiness to join this process, without giving details.

July also saw the expansion of the Drone Coalition. On July 2, Belgium and Turkey joined the initiative, bringing the total number of countries in the Coalition to 20.

Cooperation in the Defense Industry

On July 1, Ukraine and the Ramstein countries launched a joint arms production program. The initiative envisages the creation of new production facilities both in Ukraine and in the partner countries. Ukrainian manufacturers will receive special legal and tax conditions that will allow them to quickly scale and modernize production and launch new facilities. All weapons produced under the program will be supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until the end of the war.

As part of this initiative, on July 3, an agreement was signed on a long-term strategic partnership with the American company Swift Beat. The document envisages the supply of hundreds of thousands of drones this year, with further production scaling up in 2026. It includes a wide range of systems: interceptors for destroying enemy drones and missiles, reconnaissance quadcopters, and long-range strike drones. Under the agreement, the company's modern drones will be supplied to Ukraine on a priority basis on special terms and at cost. It is also planned to jointly develop innovative technical solutions: cruise and ballistic missile interceptors, automatic turrets and reconnaissance platforms.

Separately, a Term Sheet was signed between the Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDP) and the American company D&M to launch joint production of specialty chemicals for the manufacture of ammunition in the United States. Ukraine undertakes to supply raw materials in exchange for stable supplies of finished products.

On July 4, Denmark signed a historic agreement with the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine to establish Ukrainian defense production facilities in Denmark. Denmark became the first country to which Ukraine will export defense technologies for production and supply to the Ukrainian army. In addition, on the same day, the Danish Export Investment Fund (EIFO) announced a 5 million US dollars investment in the D3 defense technology venture fund, which is represented in Ukraine. This contribution will help scale up Ukraine's new defense technologies, including drones, sensors, mine clearance, and artificial intelligence solutions.

On July 30, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the Czech Republic is already establishing joint ventures with Ukraine and implementing several projects, including the production of Bren 2 shells and rifles. In addition, on July 8, the Czech company Excalibur Army (part of the Czechoslovak Group) opened a representative office in Ukraine to expand cooperation and launch localized ammunition production. In partnership with Ukrainian Armor, a project has already been prepared to localize the production of large-caliber ammunition, including 155 mm caliber. Production is scheduled to start in 2025.

On July 12, the Italian Ministry of Defense reached an agreement to facilitate cooperation between Ukrainian and Italian defense companies, particularly in the supply of components and raw materials. At the same time, the UOP and the Italian association AIAD formalized an agreement on cooperation in the aviation industry. Within the framework of this cooperation, the Ukrainian Armaments Manufacturers Council and AIAD signed a framework agreement to establish a joint working group, participate in research, development, and implement production programs. In addition, the Ukrainian defense enterprise and the Italian company IDV agreed to jointly develop and possibly mass-produce new military equipment. 

In July, Ukraine also deepened its defense cooperation with the European Union. On July 11, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Ukraine and the EU presented BraveTech EU, a technology alliance between the governments of Ukraine and the EU, defense manufacturers, and investors. This initiative aims to scale up battlefield-tested innovations at the continental level. The total investment in this project amounted to 100 million euros - 50 million euros from the EU and 50 million euros from Ukraine.

On July 16, Ukrainian defense tech company Frontline finalized a strategic investment agreement with German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems. As part of the partnership, Frontline is already integrating European components into its robotic systems, which increases their effectiveness in combat. For example, the company produces Lens bomber drones and Zoom reconnaissance UAVs as part of the program to replace the Chinese Mavic quadcopter, as well as the Storm grenade launcher. All products have already been codified and are being used at the front.

Additionally, in July, France announced plans to launch drone production in Ukraine, and the American company Bell Helicopters announced its intention to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry and launch helicopter production in Ukraine.

Using Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine

In July 2025, the G7 ERA initiative continued to provide funding for Ukraine's needs from frozen Russian assets. Ukraine received a new tranche from the European Union, and discussions on the formation of long-term funds to support the country's recovery continued throughout the month.

On July 10, Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine had received another tranche of 1 billion euros from the EU under the ERA program. These funds are aimed at covering priority state budget expenditures and rebuilding Ukraine. In total, since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has already received more than 18.5 billion US dollars through the ERA mechanism from the European Union and other partners, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. 

Despite active financial support, the process of confiscation of Russian assets remains on hold. Ukraine proposes that frozen Russian assets should be confiscated and used for Ukraine's reconstruction or remain blocked until reparations are paid, but Russia refuses to discuss such conditions and continues to put pressure on Ukraine's partner countries.

Despite the diplomatic difficulties, Ukraine continues to coordinate its actions with its EU and G7 partners, ensuring that the proceeds from frozen assets are used to cover budget expenditures, defense, and the country's recovery.

Training of the Ukrainian military

In July, training of the Ukrainian military continued within the framework of individual and multilateral initiatives, in particular in the aviation sector. On July 9, the Czech government approved a proposal by the Ministry of Defense to train eight Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026. The state-owned LOM Praha will provide 150 hours of flight training for each pilot, including training on F-16s, simulators, and L-39s. This will not be the first time that this country has trained Ukrainian pilots, as in June 2025, 18 Ukrainian civil aviation pilots completed a two-year training program in the Czech Republic.

As it became known on July 11, the German defense concern Rheinmetall handed over to Ukraine a mobile rescue station consisting of three cargo trailers with container modules for triage, emergency care, X-ray, operating room and resuscitation areas. The Ukrainian military have already been trained in the operation of the modules and medical and technical equipment, including lung ventilators, X-ray machines and surgical instruments. Additional deliveries and training courses are scheduled for the end of 2026.

In addition, on July 23, the U.S. State Department approved two packages of military assistance to Ukraine totaling 322 million US dollars. The first package, worth 172 million US dollars, provides not only for the supply of HAWK Phase III air defense systems to Ukraine, but also for training of Ukrainian military personnel in the use of this equipment. 

Sanctions against Russia and its supporters

In July, sanctions pressure on Russia increased due to restrictions imposed by the US, Czech Republic, the UK and the EU.

On July 1, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that it had imposed sanctions on Russian IT company Aeza Group for supporting cybercrime activities aimed at the United States and other countries. The company provided cybercriminals with access to specialized servers and infrastructure that allowed them to avoid detection and prosecution. The sanctions targeted the company's founder Arseniy Penziev, Yuri Bozoyan, Vladimir Gast and Igor Knyazev, as well as the British branch of Aeza International Ltd and two subsidiaries in Russia - Aeza Logistic and Cloud Solutions.

On July 2, the Czech Republic adds Russian Oleg Osipov, an associate of Medvedev who publicly threatened Czech hockey player Dominik Hasek with death for supporting Ukraine, to its national sanctions list. Osipov was banned from entering the country and proposed to be included in the EU sanctions list.

Also, in response to Russia's use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, on July 7, the United Kingdom imposed targeted sanctions on individuals and institutions involved. The restrictions include the chief of the Russian Chemical Weapons Forces Alexei Rtishchev, his deputy Andrey Marchenko, and the Research Institute of Applied Chemistry, which supplied grenades with the RG-VO agent. All individuals on the sanctions list have their assets frozen and are banned from entering the UK.

In July, the European Union significantly increased its sanctions pressure on Russia. Thus, on July 15, the EU imposed a series of sanctions against Russia for its hybrid aggression. As part of this decision, the list of restrictions includes 9 individuals and 6 organizations involved in Russia's destabilizing activities abroad. The sanctions include the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS), which broadcasts pro-Kremlin content in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and the 841st Electronic Warfare Center, responsible for jamming GNSS signals in the Baltic States. The sanctions list also includes the BRICS Journalists Association, the Foundation for Fighting Injustice, and the Center for Geopolitical Expertise, which organize information attacks on the EU, as well as a number of individual Russian propagandists.

On July 18, the EU adopted the 18th comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the energy, financial and military sectors of the Russian Federation. This sanctions package reduced the price limit on oil, banned imports of petroleum products made from Russian raw materials in third countries, and imposed a complete embargo on any operations with Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2. The sanctions list includes 105 shadow fleet vessels, 22 new Russian banks, and companies from China, Turkey, and Belarus that helped Russia circumvent sanctions in the defense sector. Restrictive measures also covered 26 companies that supplied dual-use technologies for the needs of the Russian defense sector, including UAVs.

On the same day, the UK imposed sanctions against three GRU units and 18 Russian military intelligence officers responsible for cyberattacks, the poisoning of Yulia Skripal, interference in the internal affairs of other states, and the organization of an air strike on the Mariupol Drama Theater.

In addition, on July 21, the UK increased pressure on Russia's "shadow fleet". Sanctions restrictions were imposed on 135 Russian tankers that have illegally transported more than 24 billion US dollars worth of oil since the beginning of 2024, as well as 2 companies that facilitated the illegal shadow oil trade - INTERSHIPPING SERVICES and LITASCO MIDDLE EAST DMCC.

Non-Military Security and Civil Protection

In the field of non-military assistance, the IT Coalition, an international alliance of 17 member states coordinated by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), plays a key role in strengthening Ukraine's cybersecurity, and as of the end of May, has accumulated over 1.1 billion euros for Ukraine. These resources are used to purchase secure communications equipment, scale up the DELTA combat system, and provide the necessary equipment for tactical command and control centers. However, in July, partner states did not make any announcements regarding new supplies or contributions to the Coalition.

At the same time, on July 11, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Norway announced its official accession to the Tallinn Mechanism, a large-scale international initiative that supports strengthening Ukraine's cyber defense. In total, by the end of 2025, Norway will allocate 25 million Norwegian krones to strengthen the cyber resilience of Ukraine's civilian and critical infrastructure.

Also in July, Ukraine continued to sign Memoranda of Cooperation in the field of cyber defense. Thus, on July 7 and 10, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection signed such memoranda with the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity and the National Agency for Cybersecurity of the Italian Republic. These agreements are intended to strengthen information exchange, coordination and integration into European cyberspace to effectively counter hybrid threats. 

Demining of Ukrainian Territories

In July, the UK hosted the international Sea Breeze exercise with the participation of the Ukrainian Navy. According to the Ukrainian Navy, the exercises began on June 30. The program involves four Ukrainian mine countermeasures ships, including the recently commissioned Mariupol and Melitopol, as well as foreign ships from the NATO Standing Mine Countermeasures Group. The main theme of the exercise is mine action, so Ukrainian units will be able to use the skills they have acquired to speed up the demining of the Black Sea.

Support for Energy Infrastructure

On July 10, Norway signed three agreements with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Energy Community and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) that will help strengthen Ukraine's energy security and green transition. The agreements were signed in Rome in the presence of Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilia Myrseth and Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

The total financing of these projects is 2.8 billion Norwegian krones over 3 years, of which 1.65 billion Norwegian krones (approximately 140 million euros) will be allocated to the Ukrainian energy sector in 2025, namely to restore damaged energy infrastructure through the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund and energy efficiency reconstruction through NEFCO. 

Also on July 24, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that 18 container-type gas piston power plants worth 21.6 million euros were provided to Ukrzaliznytsia JSC by the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. The purchase of these power plants was made possible by a contribution from the United Kingdom. The assistance will significantly improve the reliability of energy supply for the stable operation of critical infrastructure.

Humanitarian and Reconstruction Support to Ukraine

July began with the disbursement of the ninth tranche of the IMF's 500 million US dollars four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. These funds are aimed at the priority needs of the state budget of Ukraine, including macroeconomic stability, strengthening public administration, European integration and recovery.

Also, on July 1, 2025, the Swedish government decided to revise the structure of foreign economic assistance, which will allow for an additional 150 million euros in 2025 to be allocated for humanitarian support to Ukraine and other humanitarian needs. One of the reasons for this decision was the reduction of humanitarian aid from the United States. Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation of Sweden Benjamin Dusa emphasized that in the context of numerous global crises, including in Ukraine, Sweden should focus resources where help is most needed, so Ukraine remains a key development priority for the Swedish government.

The European Union also announced additional support in the humanitarian and infrastructure sectors in July. Thus, on July 3, 2025, the EU agreed to provide 76 million euros in funding for the construction of the first full-fledged section of the European gauge railway from the Polish border to Lviv. The project, which will open an additional direct rail link between Ukraine and the European Union, is being implemented by Ukrzaliznytsia as part of the Connecting Europe Facility program, according to Oleksiy Kuleba, Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.

On July 9, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new 2.3 billion euros package, including 1.8 billion euros in loan guarantees and 580 million euros in grants, to mobilize up to 10 billion euros in investment in Ukraine's recovery. The package includes support for small businesses, strategic investments in energy, transport and manufacturing, restoration of municipal infrastructure, strengthening energy security and repair of critical facilities. A European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine has also been established with an initial capital of 220 million euros, designed to raise up to 500 million euros by 2026 to develop private capital, accelerate Ukraine's reconstruction and support it on its path to EU membership.

In July, Ukraine reached important agreements with Lithuania. On July 10, Ukraine and Lithuania signed a Memorandum of Understanding that provides for Lithuania's contribution to Ukraine's reconstruction and modernization of the education system. Thus, Lithuania will allocate 21 million euros to restore war-affected infrastructure and modernize educational services in Ukraine, in particular by equipping safe, inclusive and innovative learning environments.

The Netherlands became another country that joined the humanitarian support for Ukraine in July. On July 10, Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide additional funding worth 30 million euros under the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) program, which helps to engage Dutch businesses in Ukraine's recovery projects and establish long-term economic cooperation between the two countries.

On July 11, on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, Ukraine signed a number of important agreements with international partners for recovery and reconstruction. One of these agreements was with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) to launch a five-year, 200 million US dollars PREPARE Ukraine program. This program is designed to transform donor grants into the implementation of various reconstruction projects and accelerate Ukraine's reforms.

Ukraine has signed an additional agreement with the IBRD on additional financing in the amount of 50 million US dollars under the World Bank's Agricultural Rehabilitation and Investment Support for Ukraine (ARISE) project. Thanks to this financial contribution, Ukrainian agriculture, in particular small farms, will be able to receive grants to support the development of their farms.

Ukraine signed two more agreements with the Council of Europe Development Bank (EBRD) on the same day. The first agreement concerns the expansion of funding for housing for Ukrainians who lost their homes due to the war. The EBRD will allocate an additional 100 million euros to compensate affected Ukrainians in the form of housing certificates under the eRestoration program. The certificates can be used to purchase an apartment, a private house or to finance the future construction of a home.

The second agreement signed with the EBRD is the largest loan agreement since the beginning of the full-scale war, providing 200 million euros to support the government's program to help internally displaced persons. The funds are intended to help address the housing, employment and social needs of 1.2 million displaced people across Ukraine.

Ukraine has also strengthened bilateral cooperation with Germany by signing a 40.5 million euros grant agreement with the German state development bank KfW. This assistance is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a priority on enterprises from the de-occupied and war-affected territories by providing access to investment grants, long-term loans and technical assistance. 

In addition, on July 17, the Embassy of Finland in Ukraine reported that Kyiv had received two passenger buses from the Finnish twin city of Tampere. The aid was handed over by Tampere Mayor Ilmari Nurminen and City Council Chairman Kalervo Kummola. The buses are to be converted for humanitarian needs. 

At the end of the month, on July 21, Ukraine signed a Declaration of Intent with France, which provides for the creation of a new Fund to support critical infrastructure and priority sectors of Ukraine's economy with a targeted funding of 200 million euros. This Fund is to be established in 2026, and starting in 2027, projects to strengthen Ukraine's resilience will be financed from the Fund.

Holding Russia to account

On July 9, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights issued a judgment in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia, which recognized the responsibility of the Russian Federation for systematic human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions since 2014, including extrajudicial executions, torture, deportation of children and destruction of private property, as well as for the downing of flight MH17. 

The ECHR emphasized the unprecedented nature of Russia's actions, their genocidal nature, and ordered Russia to cooperate in the return of illegally displaced Ukrainian children. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that despite Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe, it is obliged to comply with the ECHR's decision, and Ukraine will continue to work on bringing Russia to international legal responsibility, establishing a special tribunal and a compensation mechanism.