US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, heard reports from the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. Joint projects on localizing weapons production, sanctions against the Russian energy sector, and the operational situation were discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on July 14 supported the resolution on the creation of a network of Unity Centers for Ukrainians abroad. This decision enshrines the mechanism for implementing the project and allows the "National Unity Agency" to develop the network, which can be co-financed by the European Commission.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has updated the list of teaching aids for the subject "Defense of Ukraine". Schools will receive drone simulators, laser trainers, resuscitation mannequins, and tourniquets.
The government approved a program to support the thermal modernization of buildings until 2030, which provides for a phased increase in the energy efficiency of housing. The goal is to reduce energy consumption by 30% and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved lists of critical and strategic minerals, as well as 60 subsoil plots for auctions and 26 for PSA tenders. This decision will allow attracting investors to the extraction of lithium, titanium, copper, and other strategic minerals.
The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for Wednesday, and appointments and voting in the Verkhovna Rada will take place on Thursday. This concerns the formation of a new government.
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.
A fire broke out at the Gabriel House nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts, killing nine people and injuring at least 30. Rescuers evacuated many residents, and five firefighters sustained minor injuries.
A falsified "document" from the State Forest Agency about "conservation of natural resources for transfer to allies" is circulating online. The NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation confirmed that this is a Russian fake containing numerous errors and not complying with official requirements.
In one day, 7 people died on reservoirs in Ukraine, including two children, in various regions. Three more were rescued. Since the beginning of the year, 443 people have died on the water, 39 of them children.
The IAEA team at the Zaporizhzhia NPP recorded hundreds of small arms fire on the evening of July 12. The next morning, numerous shell casings were found near power units No. 5 and No. 6, indicating military activity.
At the Krakovets–Korczowa border crossing, customs officers discovered 205 kg of Swiss perfume concentrates in a MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER minibus. The 25-year-old driver from Prykarpattia chose the "green corridor" but failed to declare the goods worth over UAH 800,000.
The head of a Kyivpastrans municipal enterprise unit has been notified of suspicion of embezzling budget funds. Railway equipment was purchased at an inflated cost of over UAH 1.1 million.
A selection of five Indian films, covering various genres and release years, offers viewers an immersion into the world of Bollywood. Among them are a fantasy action film, a historical drama, a comedy melodrama, a crime drama, and romantic stories.
Russian troops launched an airstrike with guided aerial bombs on the Sumy community, killing two civilians. The strike hit one of the villages of the Velyka Chernechchyna старостат, causing destruction to houses.
Slovakia aims to conclude an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners by July 15 regarding energy security guarantees. Without these guarantees, the country is blocking a new package of sanctions against Russia, related to the cessation of Russian gas imports.
European officials doubt that Donald Trump's change in rhetoric regarding Russia and Putin indicates a pro-Ukrainian stance. They believe that Trump sees Putin as a partner and Zelenskyy as an obstacle to a peace agreement.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that Russian special services continue an information operation in Syria, offering capsules with allegedly dangerous chemicals on the “black arms market. ” This is part of a campaign to discredit Ukraine and destabilize the situation in the Middle East.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine intercepted an order from the field commander of the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation regarding the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This brigade, known for war crimes, has suffered significant losses and is a priority target for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Poland's elected president, Karol Nawrocki, appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a request to allow full-scale exhumations in Volyn. Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, confirmed openness to dialogue and recalled exhumations that have already been carried out.
On the night of July 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 623 aerial assault weapons. Air defense forces shot down 344 targets, including 319 "Shaheds" and 25 Kh-101 missiles.
In Lviv, six people were injured as a result of the night Russian shelling, including an 11-year-old boy. Five received assistance on the spot, one man was hospitalized.
Head of Chernivtsi OVA Ruslan Zaparanuk refuted information about the death of two more seriously wounded, confirming that the number of people killed as a result of the Russian attack in Chernivtsi is two. Doctors continue to fight for the lives of all seriously wounded.
The General Staff reported 186 combat engagements over the past day, 63 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 75 airstrikes, dropped 135 guided bombs, and carried out 5535 shellings.
The US will continue to support Ukraine, with the possible provision of additional air defense systems. The head of the special service notes the consistency of Trump's position.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that North Korea supplies Russia with up to 40% of ammunition for the war in Ukraine. Pyongyang also sends ballistic missiles and artillery systems, receiving money and technology from Russia.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that a truce in Ukraine could be reached long before the end of the year, and a ceasefire – in the coming months. This requires the participation of Ukraine, Russia, and the USA.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russian troops have intensified their offensive, trying to break through the defense in the direction of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. According to him, the Russians intend to enter the oblast 10 km deep to create a buffer zone.
On July 11, Odesa was attacked by strike drones, resulting in nine people being injured, seven of whom were hospitalized. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a residential building, a car service station, and a stable.
More than 500 foreigners from 28 countries have died at the front in Russia's war against Ukraine. Among them, the majority are citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, many of whom ended up at the front from Russian penal colonies.
