The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, was interviewed by Ukrinform the day after Russia launched its most massive strike on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion. She highlighted the need to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. The interview also covered Ukraine's progress toward joining the EU, the negotiation process launched on 25 June, and the ongoing fight against corruption. Additionally, she discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve a just peace and Ukraine's use of frozen Russian assets.