Antonina Tumanova
In Zaporizhzhia, an enemy drone explosion blew out windows in at least 30 apartments in two multi-story buildings. No one was injured, but balconies were damaged.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Olena Ivanovska as the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language. This position protects the status of the Ukrainian language and the right of citizens to use it.
US President Donald Trump believes that 50 days to impose sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine is not too long. He previously announced strict tariffs if there is no ceasefire agreement with Ukraine during this period.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko commented on the ratification of the Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. He emphasized that this is a step towards justice, where Ukrainian prosecutors will play a key role in gathering evidence.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa in Kyiv. Latvia has already begun supplying 42 Patria armored vehicles.
In Ukraine, the operation of internet resources used for the distribution of child pornography, drugs, and money laundering has been stopped. This was the result of an international investigation involving law enforcement agencies from the USA and France.
The resignation letter of Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, announced the head of the VR, Ruslan Stefanchuk, expressing gratitude for his work during a difficult time.
Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements have taken place, with the enemy actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The Defense Forces repelled 28 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 14 in the Novopavlivka direction.
EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius calls on Lithuania and the Baltic states to create a drone shield and establish mass production of drones after a Russian "Gerbera" drone flew into Lithuanian territory. He emphasizes the need to train specialists for rapid drone production.
In Poltava region, 2 legal and 837 household consumers in three settlements of Lokhvytsia community were left without electricity due to bad weather. Energy workers are already working on restoration.
The US administration combines pressure and diplomacy to force Putin into negotiations and end the war, setting a new 50-day deadline. Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Office of the President, expressed surprise at the length of the term, as it should be shortening, not lengthening.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, discussing cooperation between Europe and the US to support Ukraine. They talked about supplying additional "Patriots" and other weapons, as well as increasing pressure on Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with US President Donald Trump, discussing means of protection against Russian attacks and strengthening Ukraine's position. The leaders agreed to call each other more often to coordinate steps.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief foreign affairs representative, welcomed Donald Trump's tough stance on Russia but called the 50-day ultimatum to punish Moscow "very long. " Trump announced strict tariffs for Russia if there is no ceasefire agreement in Ukraine within 50 days.
Five explosions have been recorded in Chernihiv, with no casualties reported so far. Two "Shaheds" fell on the outskirts of the city; information regarding damage is being clarified.
Fraudulent call centers offering cryptocurrency investments and stock exchange trading were exposed in Kyiv. During the searches, computer equipment, mobile phones, as well as symbols of the aggressor country and letters of gratitude from the FSB were seized.
Prosecutors announced suspicions against 6 officials, three of whom were detained, for causing damages to the capital's budget and a private enterprise exceeding UAH 46 million. Among the suspects are a state registrar of the Kyiv City State Administration and officials of communal enterprises.
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with NATO on arming Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the deal "really big," noting that it is the first wave of aid.
A scheme has been uncovered in Ukraine involving the appropriation of millions of budget funds allocated for aid to critically ill patients by officials of healthcare institutions. Law enforcement officers are checking the involvement of NHSU and Ministry of Health of Ukraine officials in the embezzlement of funds through the entry of unreliable information.
US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He announced the introduction of 100% secondary tariffs if an agreement with Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who will head the Ukrainian government, will soon announce proposals for ministerial candidacies. Earlier, she outlined priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production.
Yulia Svyrydenko, whom President Zelenskyy offered to head the government, announced the priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production. She emphasized deregulation, expenditure reduction, and protection of entrepreneurship.
Russian troops attacked an educational institution in Sumy, injuring six people. A repeated strike hit a medical facility, where four more were injured, causing a fire.
US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 30% tariffs on European goods from August 1, which, according to the EU's chief negotiator with the US, Maroš Šefčovič, will "practically ban" transatlantic trade. The EU has postponed the introduction of retaliatory tariffs on American goods until August 1 and is discussing further countermeasures.
The world's most influential finance ministers are gathering for the second time this year in South Africa for a G20 meeting, which the US Treasury Secretary will again miss. This comes amid the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump and his criticism of the BRICS countries.
North Korea accused the United States of threatening regional peace by deploying strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula for trilateral exercises. The exercises involved US, Japanese, and South Korean aircraft, demonstrating their ability to respond to security challenges.
As a result of an enemy UAV strike on a medical facility in Sumy, four men were injured; their condition is not severe. The hospital building and a car were damaged, and restoration work is ongoing.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a multi-level agreement on new Patriot systems and missiles for them. Ukraine will also continue active drone operations on Russian territory in response to attacks.
Bad weather is raging in Kharkiv, causing trees to fall near the circle on Gagarin and Nikolsky. There are also reports of a possible lightning strike at a substation and problems with lighting in the city center, although this information has not yet been confirmed.
Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley may return to their roles as Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann in a new "Pirates of the Caribbean" film. The picture will be a soft reboot, and the film with Margot Robbie has been put on hold.