Julia Shramko
President Zelenskyy proposed to former Defense Minister Fedorov the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Military Innovations. The position involves coordination with the Ministry of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief, and the General Staff.
President Zelenskyy reported a possible meeting with the American side in the near future. The US has several proposals for ending the war, which they plan to share.
Ukraine received the second IMF tranche of about $690 million under the four-year EFF program. The funds will be directed to support macro-financial stability and priority expenditures.
The Apollo Gallery in the Louvre has reopened to the public after the theft of royal jewels worth €88 million. The collections were removed, and the museum has strengthened security following the incident.
A military aircraft crashed in the Moscow region, according to preliminary data, it is a Su-57 fighter. The pilots managed to eject, the Russian Defense Ministry does not comment on the situation.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi confirmed the start of work on the 2027 Budget. Ministries must prepare proposals by July 31 regarding the main parameters of the document.
A resident of Stryi was diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome caused by hantavirus. The man recently returned from a vacation in Croatia and traveled through the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In Pavlohrad, as a result of the Russian attack on a food enterprise, 19 people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl. All the wounded are in the hospital, and doctors are providing assistance.
The SBU has identified 6 instances of Russia using depleted uranium munitions in "Geran-2" drones in Chernihiv region. The radiation background exceeded the norm by 80 times, posing a threat to health.
The enemy struck Pavlohrad, damaging a food industry enterprise. Three people died, at least ten were injured.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France regarding Russian attacks in the Black Sea. The sides discussed the need for an international response to protect navigation and grain exports.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that new concepts are needed to end the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that the U.S. is ready to seek a compromise when the opportunity arises.
American military used a strategic B-1 bomber to strike targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. This is the first use of such an aircraft since the resumption of hostilities 12 days ago.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, consumers in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions were temporarily left without electricity supply. No power outage schedules are forecast for July 23.
American blogger Laura Loomer and Serhiy Kyslytsia inspected the damage to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a Russian strike. Kyslytsia called the visit a powerful experience.
Micheál Martin is in Kyiv today for talks with the President of Ukraine and the new Prime Minister. They discuss the war, EU support, and Ukraine's accession to the bloc.
The former acting general director of a defense enterprise and three employees have been notified of new suspicions. According to the investigation, they organized a scheme to dismantle equipment and sell it as scrap metal, causing millions of hryvnias in damages.
In Brussels, the 21st EU sanctions package was approved, which blocks Russia's revenue streams and its shadow fleet. Greece lifted its blockade after concessions regarding the transportation of Russian LNG.
The European Union on July 22 gave the 'green light' to the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. Greece lifted its blockade after concessions on the transportation of Russian LNG.
Forest fires have swept through parts of Italy, France and Spain, killing three firefighters and causing mass evacuations. Temperatures above 40°C and strong winds are fueling the flames, and scientists link this to climate change.
The decision was made at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan. This confirms the threats due to the Russian occupation of Crimea and illegal excavations.
One of the NATO allies has approached Poland regarding MiG-29 fighters. Deputy Minister of Defence Paweł Zalewski confirmed this, emphasizing the priority of negotiations with Ukraine.
Yemeni Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla. US strikes new blows against Iranian targets.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila. They discussed U.S.-Russia relations and the need to end the war in Ukraine.
EU will allow Dynagas to continue transporting Russian LNG to third countries for 12 months. A compromise was reached after resistance from Athens, which defended the interests of the Greek shipowner.
In the Ulyanovsk region, the NS-Oil refinery came under drone attack, and in Bashkortostan, the Subkhankulovo oil pumping station. Fires are reported.
The COELA working group did not approve the results of the screening of clusters 2 and 3 due to Hungary's position. The issue has been postponed to September 1, making it impossible to open a new cluster before the summer break.
On the night of July 23, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 5 guided missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized two missiles and 154 drones.
In the first half of 2026, property owners paid almost UAH 6. 1 billion in tax, which is 8.6% more than last year. The largest amount came from Kyiv — UAH 1.2 billion.
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding countries. This is part of European allies' efforts to reduce dependence on American weapons.