The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the US Congress with a call to maintain and strengthen leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people. The appeal concerns the fight against the armed aggression of the Russian Federation for peace, security, and freedom.
President Zelenskyy heard reports on prisoner exchanges, expecting several stages after the agreements in Istanbul. The intensification of exchanges in spring-summer allowed for the release of those missing and detained before the full-scale war.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received the country's first mobile complexes for servicing F-16 aircraft. The "Project 61" development ensures mobility and efficiency in servicing aircraft and their armaments.
In China, dozens of provincial officials and medical personnel attempted to conceal a lead poisoning incident that caused illness in hundreds of children. The investigation uncovered bribery and the use of inedible paint in a kindergarten, which led to lead levels in food exceeding the norm by 2000 times.
President Zelenskyy instructed to form a delegation led by NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov for negotiations with the Russian side. The next meeting is expected in the near future, Ukraine is ready to work for the liberation of people and an end to the war.
Since the beginning of the year, 487 people have died on water bodies in Ukraine, including 44 children. The State Emergency Service conducted large-scale exercises on the Southern Buh River, calling for safe recreation on the water.
Russia plans to spend about 1. 1 trillion US dollars on rearmament by 2036, which is the largest program since the collapse of the USSR. According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence, Russia is mobilizing politics, economy, and society for a future war, creating new military districts and increasing its presence in Africa.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing by 3. 4% due to hot weather. Bad weather has de-energized 5 settlements in one of the regions, restoration work is ongoing.
Five individuals, including a designer, company director, expert, entrepreneur, and former engineer of KP "Pleso", will be tried for the death of a 20-year-old young man due to a rope snap on the cable car across the Dnipro on July 21, 2024. The tragedy was caused by miscalculations in the project, the use of an unsuitable rope, and improper control over the attraction's condition.
Iran does not plan to abandon uranium enrichment, despite serious damage to facilities from US strikes, which is a matter of national pride. Negotiations with European states, China, and Russia on the nuclear issue and possible sanctions are resuming, as the 2015 agreement expires in October.
Next year, Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense. Half of this amount is expected to be raised with the support of allies, as announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
A large-scale production of counterfeit perfumes and cosmetics of world brands, operating since December 2022, has been uncovered in the Poltava region. Three individuals have been charged with causing damages to companies exceeding UAH 8.5 million.
New Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced Ukraine's likely appeal to the IMF for additional financing, as international donors have provided only half of the necessary funds. She also plans to discuss financial aid and joint weapons production with the United States.
On the night of July 22, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 42 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitation drones. 26 enemy Shahed-type UAVs were shot down/suppressed, and 9 UAVs hit 3 locations.
On the night of July 22, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk with a guided aerial bomb, hitting an apartment building. As a result of the strike, a boy born in 2015 died, and five more people were injured.
In Vasylkiv, an unknown person fired several shots at a Range Rover driver, who sustained gunshot wounds and was hospitalized. Police are searching for the assailant and have launched a criminal investigation into the attempted premeditated murder.
The President of Ukraine signed a Decree on the introduction of a moratorium on unsubstantiated business inspections and the stimulation of economic growth. The NSDC decision provides for the protection of foreign investors, optimization of tax and customs control, and acceleration of the consideration of draft laws to improve business conditions.
The General Staff reported 176 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, using 3832 kamikaze drones and conducting 5387 artillery shellings.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian occupation losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have reached approximately 1,044,250 people. Also, 11,038 tanks and thousands of units of other military equipment have been destroyed.
In South Korea, rains eased after several days of floods and landslides that killed at least 18 people. Gapyeong recorded a record daily rainfall, exceeding the previous national record.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the heads of Ukrainian embassies, outlining five key priorities for diplomacy. These include weapons, Russian assets, integration with the EU and NATO, negotiations to end the war, and connecting Ukrainians abroad with Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 101 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on July 21. Almost half of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, where intense clashes continue.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on contracting drones, including interceptors, and announced that government officials would make decisions. The stated volumes of drone supplies are expected to strengthen the defense of positions at the front and normal life.
Information about the looting of a store, damaged by the night shelling, is not true. A store employee denied the fact of theft, all equipment was in place.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced an agreement with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth regarding Germany's accession to the supply of five Patriot systems to Ukraine. Germany will also provide additional air defense systems and ammunition.
The European Union announced that a new package of measures to restrict fuel supplies from Russian oil will not come into force until January 21 next year. This decision dispelled fears of a narrowing diesel market and gave markets a respite.
In the first half of 2025, the volume of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 4. 6%, reaching UAH 859.9 billion. The largest increase was recorded among 1000-hryvnia banknotes and 10-hryvnia coins.
Three NABU employees have been served with suspicion notices for violating traffic rules, which led to injuries. Two road accidents caused severe bodily harm, one – moderate.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to contract all effective interceptor drones this week and to increase the frequency and range of drone use against Russian targets. He also set the task of bringing the share of Ukrainian weapons in the Defense Forces to 50% within six months.
On July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed new ambassadors to a number of countries and international organizations. Among the appointments are ambassadors to Kenya, Kuwait, Spain, Oman, Canada, Mexico, Cyprus, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Angola, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, UAE, Algeria, and South Africa.
