Kyiv endures fresh attack, Ukraine seeks EU aid, and tech giants announce investments

Kyiv experienced a significant Russian attack on July 2, with Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirming over 10 fatalities and damage to more than 20 residential buildings from drones and ballistic missiles. Concurrently, Ukraine has urged European Union partners to allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for military assistance, aiming to capitalize on a "window of opportunity" on the front lines. The Ukrainian government also initiated a controlled export system for its defense technologies. In other news, South Korean firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix revealed plans for approximately $876 billion in investments for new chip production facilities and AI data centers. Meanwhile, global oil prices continued their third consecutive day of decline, influenced by increased shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and progress in US-Iran indirect talks. Sources: Forbes Ukraine