Antonina Tumanova
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported the discovery of abuses in Zhytomyr region, which led to 33. 1 million UAH in damages. Among the 28 suspects are heads of state institutions, contractors, and local government officials.
Smoke was recorded in the area of the cargo port of Zaporizhzhia NPP. The incident highlights the threats of the occupation of Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the coordination of positions ahead of diplomatic steps. Yermak thanked Trump for his leadership in ending the war and US support.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney. The leaders discussed Russia's intentions and agreed that solutions without effective security guarantees are impossible.
EU foreign ministers held a virtual meeting, calling for transatlantic unity to end the war in Ukraine. They supported US steps, promised to strengthen sanctions against Russia, and increase military support for Ukraine.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset will visit Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy. The visit will take place on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day.
Prosecutors in Dnipropetrovsk region reported suspicions to 42 individuals, including officials and executives. The total losses to the state amount to over UAH 303 million, with another UAH 2 million legalized through criminal means.
Donald Trump called the upcoming talks with the Russian dictator a "trial meeting," noting that Putin "wants to intervene" and end the war. The meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Alaska to discuss the settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine and economic interests.
The President of Ukraine and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia held a conversation. Peaceful settlement and implementation of joint projects were discussed.
The wildfire on the outskirts of Athens has been localized, but evacuation continues due to expected strong winds. One person has died as a result of the fires, and homes and land have been destroyed.
A patrol police officer from Odesa region illegally crossed the state border. He has been dismissed from service and is promised to be brought to justice.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has proposed a limited ceasefire in the air and at sea before meeting with Donald Trump. The parties' positions differ significantly, and Russian bombing continues.
A drunk foreigner in a Range Rover caused a major accident on Beresteiskyi Avenue, crashing into a truck and three other cars. A 31-year-old female passenger of the Range Rover was hospitalized with fractures, and the driver was detained.
A large fire has broken out in the Vesuvius National Park in Italy, lasting for four days now. The situation is critical, with six firefighting planes and the army involved in combating the blaze.
An Odesa customs official was notified of suspicion of demanding and receiving undue benefit. She received over 270,000 hryvnias, promising not to impose fines.
French President Emmanuel Macron declared strong support for Ukraine after talks with the leaders of Germany and Britain. He emphasized that Ukraine's future cannot be decided without Ukrainians, who are fighting for their freedom.
European states and Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin's ceasefire plan. They put forward a counter-proposal, which should become the basis for future negotiations between Trump and the Russian leader.
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit the roof of a furniture store, damaging the roofing and furniture. Five people, including a child, were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders coordinated positions for the most productive joint work with the USA and discussed the response to the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, 26 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the enemy's pressure, repelling attacks in various areas.
A Russian drone attacked Kharkiv, hitting a furniture store in the Kyivskyi district. Six people are currently known to have been injured.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a 61-year-old woman was killed in Vasylivka district. In Polohy district, a 68-year-old woman was wounded by an FPV drone strike.
Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office shut down five fraudulent call centers in Dnipro. The perpetrators used EU SIM cards to access victims' funds under the guise of bank employees.
Orest Drymalovsky, a serviceman and journalist, has been appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense. He defended Ukraine in Donetsk region and was awarded the "Cross of Valor" medal.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on the diplomatic situation. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a real end to the war and reliable security foundations.
The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SP) stated that the information regarding the beating of a serviceman was manipulative, as the man is not an active serviceman. The prosecutor's office initiated criminal proceedings for hooliganism.
In Pryluky, State Emergency Service rescuers freed a 6-year-old girl who got stuck in a metal fence. The child did not require medical attention and was handed over to her parents.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and Moldova should move forward in the negotiation process regarding EU accession. He emphasized that Ukraine has done everything to open the first cluster of negotiations, and artificial pauses will only harm Europe.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved several new sanctions packages. Relevant decisions will be made soon.
A protest was held in Tbilisi against the statement of Prime Minister Kobakhidze, who blamed the former government for the 2008 war. The protesters accused Russia of occupation.