Antonina Tumanova
After moving to the capital, the former official got a job at a social service center, hoping to avoid punishment. She faces up to 15 years in prison for high treason.
US President Donald Trump will appear at the FIFA World Cup final. The White House spokesperson did not respond which team he will be cheering for.
President Zelenskyy discussed the legal procedures for appointing Yevhen Khmara as acting Minister of Defense. Khmara was responsible for long-range operations of the SBU and will oversee long-range operations of the Security Forces.
Since the beginning of the day, 199 combat clashes have been recorded. The enemy launched 171 guided aerial bombs and over 6,000 kamikaze drones.
The US Central Command announced another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The strikes are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities.
President Zelenskyy announced that tomorrow he will discuss the reset of foreign missions with Budanov and the diplomatic team. He emphasized the need to increase the efficiency of Ukrainian embassies.
Serhiy Koretsky held the first meeting of the new Cabinet of Ministers, setting priorities. The main criteria for the government will be efficiency, responsibility, and results.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Ruslan Oliinyk as acting head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration. The corresponding decree No. 616/2026 has been published.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Timur Tkachenko from the post of head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. The relevant decree No. 615/2026 has been published.
Caroline Leavitt returned to the briefing room for the first time after maternity leave, which began on April 24. She gave birth to a daughter on May 1 and returned to work at the White House at the end of June.
Russian troops struck Dnipro. Warehouses of a logistics company were damaged, information about casualties is being clarified.
Witnesses reported loud explosions in the Business Bay area of Dubai. The cause of the explosions is currently unknown.
Iranian agencies Fars and Tasnim reported US missile strikes around the island of Qeshm. This happened amid the resumption of hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
As a result of an airstrike by Russian troops on Zaporizhzhia on July 16, three people were killed. Among the two wounded is a child, residential buildings were damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Yevhenii Khmara to temporarily serve as acting Minister of Defense. Khmara is to continue reforming the defense sector and ensure results.
A fire broke out at an orphanage near the capital of Algeria, resulting in the deaths of 11 children and injuries to 19 others. President Tebboune expressed condolences, while the causes of the fire have not been reported.
Russian troops struck the central part of Sumy with a "Molniya" UAV. As a result of the attack, one person was wounded and an administrative building was damaged.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that deputies of "Servants of the People" were informed that the Verkhovna Rada will not convene until August 18. The party has not yet commented on this information.
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. Two people died, another is likely under the rubble.
At the faction of "Servant of the People" they reported that a different candidate is being sought for the post of Minister of Defense than Ihor Klymenko and Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision may be announced today at 21:00 or in August.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have attacked the positions of Ukrainian troops 54 times. The most active battles continue in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions.
MP Zheleznyak reported that Klymenko refuses to become Minister of Defense. Another conversation between Zelenskyy and Fedorov is also planned to find a way out of the situation.
Illia K. is accused of desecrating memorials and preparing sabotage with the aim of inciting ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
The Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk damaged a food establishment and cars, causing a large-scale fire at an enterprise. Rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 800 square meters, despite the threat of repeated shelling.
American forces conducted an additional round of strikes at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, focusing on Iranian military capabilities that threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier that day, Greater Tunb Island was attacked.
The General Staff reported 235 combat engagements in a day. The enemy launched 6,001 kamikaze drones and dropped 170 guided aerial bombs.
President Zelenskyy justified his desire to appoint Klymenko as Minister of Defense by his ability to reform the TCC. Fedorov loses his position due to the failure of this reform.
As a result of enemy attacks in Zaporizhzhia, three people were killed, 15 were injured. Victims aged 28 to 77 are receiving medical assistance.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the terms of privatization of the Odesa Portside Plant with a starting price of over UAH 4. 3 billion. It was also decided to sell the assets of the Demurynsky Mining and Processing Plant and Motordetal-Konotop through online auctions.
MP Zheleznyak reported that President Zelenskyy will propose Ihor Klymenko, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for the post of Minister of Defense. Fedorov will not retain his post due to the failure of the TCC reform.