Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that China is deepening its support for Russia by sending mercenaries to Ukraine, some of whom have already been captured. He called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Donald Trump could end the war in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This is possible by imposing secondary sanctions against countries that buy Russian fuel, such as China and India.
In Dnipro, the commander of a military unit was served with a notice of suspicion for covering up a subordinate who appropriated 24 night vision devices. His inaction led to losses for the state of over UAH 3.8 million.
On Friday, July 18, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from +17°C in the west to +35°C in the east. Rains with thunderstorms are forecast almost throughout the country, except for the south; in Kyiv, it will be around +20°C.
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 500 jobs in the UK due to falling sales and the trade war with the US. The layoffs will be part of a voluntary program and will primarily affect management.
Mykhailo Fedorov refuted rumors about the cancellation of distance learning, emphasizing the priority of children's safety. MOES Order No. 1112 will be canceled due to contradictions regarding access to education, especially in frontline communities.
At the training ground of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Ground Forces in Chernihiv region, a cadet opened fire on military instructors, as a result of which two sergeants were killed. The police detained the shooter and opened proceedings under the article "premeditated murder".
Ukraine received the bodies of 1,000 fallen defenders, while Russia received 19 bodies of its servicemen. This took place within the framework of agreements reached in Istanbul.
The director of the Kyiv Chamber Choir received a suspicion notice due to official negligence. The communal institution paid almost UAH 1.9 million for land rent, which should have been paid by a private developer.
The European Commission has temporarily suspended its investigation into the social network X for violating digital transparency rules. This decision is related to trade negotiations between the EU and the US to avoid escalating tensions with Washington.
The number of victims of poisoning after visiting the restaurant "Chinese Hello" in Lviv has increased to 56 people. Among them are children, residents of Kyiv and Ternopil region, as well as the owner of the establishment.
In Lviv, 43 people, including 8 children, have been hospitalized with acute intestinal infection after visiting the restaurant "Chinese Hello". Among the affected are residents of Kyiv and Ternopil region, as well as the owner of the establishment himself.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 13168, which equates the death of a Ukrainian soldier in enemy captivity to death on the battlefield. Families of those who died in captivity will receive a one-time financial assistance from the state in the amount of at least 15 million hryvnias.
An apartment is on fire in a high-rise building at 27 Ivasiuka Avenue in Kyiv's Obolon district. Rescuers are already working at the scene, and information about casualties and the cause of the fire is being clarified.
Actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months and fined over a thousand pounds for speeding in Oxford. She was driving at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone, already having nine penalty points.
In the Kyiv region, a group was exposed that manufactured and sold counterfeit coffee under the guise of world brands, earning over UAH 122 million. During searches, equipment, cash, and 11 luxury cars were seized.
The head of the capital's police, Dmytro Shumeiko, initiated an official investigation into the detention of a 31-year-old Kyiv resident on suspicion of evading mobilization. All participants in the incident were temporarily suspended from duty after the video appeared on social media.
Donald Trump stated that his wife Melania does not directly influence his attitude towards Vladimir Putin, but they share similar views. He emphasized the need to stop the loss of life, mentioning 7,000 deaths per week.
In Mykolaiv, an investigation is underway into the alleged abuse of power by employees of the Korabelny District Territorial Recruitment Center (RTCC), who beat a conscription-aged man on July 14. A criminal proceeding has been opened on this fact under Part 5 of Article 426-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Thunderstorms, localized hail, and strong wind gusts are expected in Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Odesa regions. The first level of danger has been declared, which may complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
Deputy Minister of Education Nadiia Kuzmychova announced the development of a concept for nine educational fields. The goal is to form competencies that will allow graduates to effectively realize themselves as individuals and professionals.
In the Korabelnyi district of Mykolaiv on July 14, people in military uniform beat a man, pinning him to the ground near an apartment building. The case has been handed over to the State Bureau of Investigation, which has already entered the data into the ERDR.
Microsoft has updated Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders, allowing the AI to analyze the user's entire screen. This enables Copilot to provide real-time assistance with document editing, analyzing game content, or browser content.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, stars of "Nosferatu", are in talks to join Robert Eggers' new horror film "Wolfman". The film is scheduled to premiere on Christmas 2026.
Residents of Vinnytsia region are urged to stay indoors, close windows, and avoid physical exertion due to a possible deterioration in air quality after enemy UAV attacks. The Vinnytsia Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has provided urgent recommendations for health protection.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelensky should not strike Moscow, even if the US provides Ukraine with long-range weapons. He emphasized that he does not take any side, but seeks to stop the death of thousands of people.
Donald Trump did not confirm his intention to meet with the Russian dictator and did not express unequivocal support for Ukraine. He stated that he is "on the side of humanity" and seeks to "end the bloodshed."
In Donetsk region, from July 16, 2025, a temporary ban on the movement of civilians and transport will be introduced on the section of road T-05-14 between Kramatorsk and Dobropillia. The decision was made by the Regional Defense Council due to the increasing number of FPV drone attacks.
As a result of a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, a 12-year-old child was injured. Medics provided her with the necessary assistance. Zaporizhzhia region was under air raid alert for over 16 hours due to the attack of 24 "Shaheds".
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with four astronauts, including NASA veteran Peggy Whitson and representatives from India, Poland, and Hungary, successfully returned to Earth after 18 days on the ISS. For the three countries, this was their first flight to the ISS, and for 65-year-old Whitson, it was her fifth trip to space.
