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.
As a result of Russia's massive attack on Kyiv tonight, nine people were injured. One woman sought medical attention and was hospitalized.
Ukraine allocates 31. 1% of GDP to defense, which is the highest figure in the world. After amendments to the 2025 Budget, the financial resources for the national security and defense sector will amount to UAH 2.6 trillion.
The SBU, without official warning, came to the SAP to inspect compliance with state secrecy legislation, gaining access to information about covert measures. NABU reports at least 70 searches being conducted by the SBU, SBI, and OGP against NABU employees, without court orders.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed 16 new ambassadors after finalizing the selection process for candidates. Personal tasks and performance evaluation criteria have been defined for each ambassador.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is decreasing due to moderate temperatures and the efficiency of solar power plants. 35 settlements in four regions are without power due to bad weather, restoration work is ongoing.
The Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv and bus routes No. 14-T, 112, 119, 50-TR have resumed operation after damage caused by the night attack of the Russian Federation.
The number of victims as a result of the enemy attack in Kyiv has increased to eight people. Earlier, one dead and seven injured were reported.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine, two people were killed and 15 were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. Damage was recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, and other regions where air defense forces were operating.
Kharkiv was subjected to a night attack by 26 Geran-2 drones, 15 of which were shot down. Two enterprises, an apartment building, and infrastructure were damaged; there were no casualties. Over the past day, 7 people in the region were injured as a result of shelling.
Kyiv region suffered a combined drone and missile attack that lasted almost 10 hours. Farm buildings, cars, private houses, and warehouses in Vyshhorod and Fastiv districts were damaged.
Spot gold prices rose 0. 6% to $3368.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.5% to $3376. This occurred amid a weakening dollar and expectations regarding trade talks and the Fed meeting.
Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles, including 5 "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles, overnight. 200 drones and all missiles shot down or suppressed, 23 drones hit 3 locations.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Kyiv, seven people were injured, and one person died. The strike affected six districts of the capital, mostly Darnytskyi.
Brent crude futures rose by 6 cents to $69. 34 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 17 cents to $67.51. This comes as the impact of new European sanctions on Russian oil supplies is being assessed, alongside concerns about declining demand due to tariffs.
An air raid alert has been declared in Zaporizhzhia Oblast due to a missile threat. Local air defense is actively working, residents are advised to stay in shelters.
In the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, as a result of a night attack, ceilings, facades, and windows in 20 private houses were damaged. There are no dead or injured, the extent of the damage is being assessed.
A study by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center found a direct link between climate extremes and sharp spikes in food prices. This highlights the growing vulnerability of food systems to environmental shocks, leading to inflation and affecting the consumption of poorer households.
The enemy launched a massive attack on Prykarpattia, with hits and casualties reported. Debris damaged residential buildings in the Ivano-Frankivsk community and caused destruction in the Horodenka community.
As a result of the massive attack on Kyiv, one person died and six were injured, including a minor. Residential buildings, a kindergarten, a supermarket, and other objects in seven districts of the capital were damaged.
After a massive Russian attack, Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv is closed for entry and exit, trains pass by. Other stations are operating normally, train movement is resuming.
