The parliament is discussing the possibility of allowing men aged 18-24 who are not subject to mobilization to travel abroad. A special committee is working on the mechanism for implementing this right.
In Düsseldorf, fireworks exploded at a low altitude at a fair, injuring at least 19 people, including a child. The organizers prematurely ended the celebration, and the police are investigating the causes of the incident.
Kyiv's Solomianskyi Court remanded Mykola Kovalchuk, director of Bessarabian Market, suspected of bribery, in custody. He was set bail of over 900,000 hryvnias.
The source revealed details of the devastating DIU cyberattack on the Russian gas monopolist.
Irish rap group Kneecap has been cleared of charges following their performance at the Glastonbury festival. British police closed the case due to lack of evidence, despite previous accusations of anti-Israeli slogans and flag display.
Applicants are warned about a possible system overload on July 19, the first day of submitting applications for bachelor's degrees through electronic offices. Experts advise not to submit applications immediately in the morning, but also not to delay until August 1, as the day and time of submission do not affect the rating.
The Trump administration is reviewing the schedule for transferring Patriot air defense systems so that Germany can promptly transfer two complexes to Ukraine. The US will accelerate arms supplies to allies who transfer their stocks to Ukraine.
France supports the European Commission's proposal for an EU budget of almost 2 trillion euros for 2028–2034, citing threats from Russia. Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands consider such expenditures excessive and demand a more frugal approach.
The court extended the pre-trial detention for the head of the Podilskyi district TCC and a soldier of the Shevchenkivskyi district TCC, who were involved in the beating of a mobilized person, which led to his death. Both defendants remain in custody.
In January-June 2025, Ukraine recorded 249,000 deaths and 86,800 births, meaning the mortality rate exceeded the birth rate by 2. 9 times. The worst demographic situation is observed in the Kherson and Donetsk regions.
Starting July 19, applications for bachelor's and master's degrees in medical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary fields will begin. Online application submission will last until August 1, with the possibility of submitting up to five applications for state-funded places and up to ten for contract-based places.
In Sumy, an enemy drone hit civilian infrastructure, injuring three civilians. The UAV was packed with shrapnel for maximum damage.
From July 18 to August 11, 2025, Mercury will be retrograde, affecting thinking, communication, and technology. Leos, Scorpios, and Aquarians will experience the strongest transformations, career shifts, and difficult conversations.
Two Kyiv residents placed ads for currency exchange at a favorable rate, and then robbed the owners of the funds. The victims suffered losses totaling over 2.1 million hryvnias.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office refuted information about undeclared property of prosecutor Viktoria Honcharova, calling it manipulative. The media campaign began after Honcharova's accidental meeting with a person involved in an old case.
A TCC serviceman is suspected of brutally beating a mobilized man who died on the way to Kyiv. The court qualifies the actions as abuse of power, which led to grave consequences, and kept the suspect in custody.
Igor Nesterov, a Wagner PMC mercenary and former trainer of Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin, was eliminated in Mali. He was killed during a "combat mission" in Northwest Africa.
In Kyiv, a metro passenger shouted pro-Russian slogans, which led to a conflict with another passenger who hit her. The police have started an investigation into the incident, identifying all participants and deciding on the legal qualification.
Pornhub has ceased operations in France for the second time due to the re-enactment of the age verification law, which requires a third-party verification system. Aylo, the owner of Pornhub, states that the new requirements are ineffective and create risks for user privacy.
Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Tony Radakin, arrived in Kyiv for talks with the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The operational situation at the front and the critical needs of the Ukrainian Defence Forces were discussed.
At the 106th kilometer of the Kyiv-Odesa highway, Volvo and MAN trucks collided overnight. As a result of the accident, cargo was scattered across the road, and one lane of traffic towards Kyiv is blocked.
Ukrainians are adapting to new recreation conditions, choosing short trips within the country, mainly to the West and Odesa. Bulgaria has become popular abroad due to its accessibility and lower prices.
TIME magazine dedicated its cover to Ukrainian children illegally taken to Russia, highlighting fears about their return. President Zelenskyy called on partners to help bring back thousands of abducted children.
Andy Byron, CEO of IT company Astronomer, and Christine Cabot, HR Director, were caught by the "Kiss Cam" at a Coldplay concert. The viral video exposed their office romance, as Byron is a married man.
The US is considering selling Patriot air defense systems from its own stocks to Ukraine. This is happening as part of Donald Trump's new plan, under which European allies will purchase American weapons for Kyiv.
The US has revised the Patriot system supply schedule to accelerate support for Ukraine. Switzerland, which ordered five such systems, will receive them later than planned due to the reorientation of supplies in favor of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump realized Putin's lies about his intentions to end the war. This became a disappointment for Trump, who now sees that everything was the opposite.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is discussing a breakthrough defense deal with Donald Trump. The US could acquire Ukrainian drones, tested in war, in exchange for Kyiv's purchase of American weapons.
In Chernivtsi Oblast, a conscript who was on the wanted list tried to escape from the TCC. Servicemen punctured the tires of his car, after which the man admitted guilt and was called up for service.
After the war, Ukraine will need significant reconstruction, which will lead to an increase in demand for workers in key sectors. The most in-demand will be military personnel, doctors, builders, energy workers, law enforcement officers, programmers, and psychologists.
