In July, Ukrainians actively preserve cucumbers, zucchini, berries, and fruits. The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection advises using only fresh products and following heat treatment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on July 16. The parties discussed diplomatic steps for peace, the situation on the front line, and the development of bilateral trade.
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, has been discovered in the DRC, marking the fifth new species of African monkey in 75 years.
After record fines from the NBU imposed on EasyPay and City24, participants in the payment terminal market are discussing the introduction of unified enhanced financial monitoring rules. Among possible innovations are video verification of clients and time pauses between transactions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Major General Yevhen Khmara to temporarily serve as Minister of Defense. Khmara previously headed the Special Operations Center "A" of the SBU and temporarily led the Security Service of Ukraine.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that Maksym Tsutskiridze will be appointed permanent head of the National Police. He will replace Ivan Vyhivskyi, who has taken over the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In Zaporizhzhia, 8 people, most of them with limited mobility, were found in a 40 sq. m apartment in unsanitary conditions. After the ombudsman's intervention, they were evacuated, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia in Turkey. One of the outcomes could be a ceasefire, but the Russian Federation has not yet agreed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine refuted Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP, calling them baseless. The ministry called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow for the demilitarization of the plant.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may propose a new candidate for the post of Defense Minister on July 16. MP Fedienko reported that the name has not been specified, and the decision depends on coordination by all parties.
President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced funding of 300 million euros jointly with Sweden for the supply of 16 Gripen E aircraft. The funds will go towards the aircraft, pilot training and infrastructure, with the first aircraft expected in 2029.
President Zelenskyy stated that the new Minister of Defense must resolve the issues of mobilization and the work of the TCC. He emphasized the need to stop cases of forced detention of people, which are called "busification".
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Slovenia. The sides discussed cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia.
MP Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk reported that there is no candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the US yet.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
The President of Ukraine stated that after the parliamentary elections in russia, the kremlin may intensify mobilization due to a lack of funds for contract recruitment. He emphasized the need to prepare for new challenges.
President Zelenskyy announced plans to start producing Patriot missiles by the end of 2026. Production of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T is also planned.
Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Oleksandr Alfiorov stated that the pantheon will contain several dozen burials, not 300-500. The complex will be located on the territory of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
The updated eOselya program expands the list of recipients of loans at 3% to veterans and families of fallen defenders. The norms of housing area are also changing and income verification is being simplified.
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the Russian leader is ready to make a deal. He also suggested that the war could end by the end of his second presidential term.
A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.
The holiday was established by Zelenskyy's decree in 2021, celebrated on the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. The date was moved to July 15 after the OCU and UGCC switched to the new calendar.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The week of July 13–19 will bring a New Moon in Cancer and a retrograde Mercury, prompting the completion of old tasks. The astrologer advises avoiding hasty decisions and paying attention to family.
Typhoon Bavi in northeastern China caused flooding of roads and bridges. In the city of Shenyang, classes in schools, construction work, and outdoor events were suspended.
Chinese spacecraft "Tianwen-2" approached asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth's seven quasi-satellites, to within 20 km. The probe transmitted the first clear image and plans to collect surface samples.
In the province of Almería, 13 people died as a result of the fire, including a 93-year-old British woman. Another ten people are considered missing, and the fire has burned about 7,000 hectares.
France and the United Kingdom have agreed to increase the number of border guards due to the new EES system. The UK will allocate over £20 million to reduce queues.
