Dmytro Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, threatened war with the USA in response to Donald Trump's statement about 10-12 days for an agreement with Ukraine. He noted that every new ultimatum is a step towards war with Trump's country.
The US has likely deployed nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time since 2008, signaling to Russia its commitment to European security. This is confirmed by the flight of a military transport aircraft from a US nuclear base to the British airbase Lakenheath, where millions are being invested in upgrading security facilities.
YouTube blocked the channels of Russian propagandist Yulia Latynina and former MP Hennadiy Balashov in Ukraine. This happened after the National Security and Defense Council imposed sanctions against them.
The Russian border ship "Sochi 500" of the "Svetlyak" series violated Estonia's maritime border east of Vaindloo Island on the morning of July 26, remaining in Estonian waters for about 35 minutes. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the interim chargé d'affaires of the Russian embassy to hand over a note of protest.
Prosecutors of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office exposed an official of the Lviv regional branch of the State Enterprise "Center of the State Land Cadastre" for involvement in the illegal alienation of 5 land plots from communal ownership and an attempt to privatize 2 more plots in Chernivtsi. The total value of the illegally privatized land exceeds UAH 10 million.
Over the past week, 4 people died and 83 were injured, including 10 children, in Kharkiv region due to Russian shelling. The enemy used various types of weapons, damaging civilian infrastructure in 30 settlements, including Kharkiv.
Over the weekend, four men drowned in Vinnytsia region. The bodies of the deceased were recovered from the Southern Bug river and ponds in Vinnytsia, Fedorivka, and Kuntse. In total, 13 people died on the water in Ukraine over the past day.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Moldova denied information about Plahotniuc's consent to extradition. The Athens Court of Appeal confirmed his refusal, which will not affect the decision of the Greek authorities.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova welcomed the signing of the law on strengthening ARMA's institutional capacity. This step is in line with commitments regarding the Ukraine Facility and paves the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in aid from the EU.
The deputy head of the bridges and overpasses department of "Kyivavtodor" has been served with a suspicion notice for embezzling over UAH 900,000 in budget funds. She approved an inflated price for sand for emergency repair work on the Metro Bridge.
Hackers Silent Crow and "Belarusian Cyberpartisans" attacked Aeroflot's servers, destroying databases, including passengers' personal data. Aeroflot confirmed a system failure, which led to the cancellation of more than 40 domestic flights.
The former president of a Ukrainian airline, linked to an oligarch, has been served with a notice of suspicion for tax evasion amounting to over UAH 164. 5 million. The investigation established that the airline groundlessly applied a preferential tax rate when making payments under leasing agreements with a Cypriot company.
In Kyiv region, emergency power outages were recorded due to bad weather, with Bucha, Vyshhorod, Bila Tserkva, and Obukhiv districts being the most affected. Emergency crews have already restored power to almost 67,000 families, but about 30,000 consumers remain without electricity.
Five officials of the communal enterprise "SHEU" in five districts of Kyiv have been notified of suspicions of embezzling UAH 1. 6 million. They signed timesheets for employees who simultaneously worked in different places, which led to overspending on wages and social security contributions.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and the Center for Countering Disinformation have updated the "Kremlin Mouthpieces" section on the War&Sanctions portal, adding 16 individuals who spread disinformation and support Russian aggression. Among them are journalists, war correspondents, and Telegram channel administrators working for Russian propaganda.
On July 27, Russians attacked a regular bus in Sumy region with a drone. As a result of the strike, three women aged 66, 74, and 78 died, and 19 more passengers were injured.
On July 27, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2. 9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Poltava region. Tremors were registered in the area of Stari Sanzhary at a depth of 7.1 km.
In the first half of 2025, 68,595 marriages were registered in Ukraine, 14,411 of them in Kyiv. This is 6% less than in the same period of 2024, but 15% more than in 2023.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military and civilian medics, awarding them state honors. He also familiarized himself with the work of the medical unit and specialized transport for evacuation.
Alina Komashchuk won a bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships in Tbilisi, which was her first individual medal at a world championship. The Ukrainian athlete defeated several strong opponents, losing in the semifinals to a Polish sabre fencer.
On July 27, Russian occupiers attacked a bus with civilians in the Sumy district. As a result of the strike, three people were killed, and five others were injured.
The American-German company Auterion will supply Ukraine with 33,000 AI-powered drone strike kits by the end of the year. This delivery, part of a $50 million Pentagon contract, will transform ordinary drones into autonomous combat platforms.
A private Beech 95-B55 aircraft crashed into the sea near Pacific Grove, California, on Saturday around 10:40 PM. One person died, two are missing, and a search operation is underway.
On July 27, Russian troops shelled Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of attacks in Nikopol region, a 54-year-old man was injured, and damage to housing and infrastructure was recorded.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the country is not changing its foreign policy line and will not join the EU sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Serbia pursues an independent policy that corresponds to the interests of its citizens.
President Zelenskyy and European Commission President von der Leyen discussed the anti-corruption bodies bill, which is to be adopted next week. Ukraine continues reforms to receive financial assistance and synchronizes sanctions against the Russian Federation.
On July 27, Russian troops struck a bus with civilians in the Sumy district, near the Yunakivka community. As a result of the attack, there are casualties who are receiving assistance.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that initiates a large-scale reform of ARMA, which provides for changes in asset management and strengthening control. This step opens the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in financial assistance from the EU.
In August 2025, five new films will be released in Ukrainian cinemas: "Freaky Friday 2", "Count Dracula: A Love Story", "Weapon", "Caught Red-Handed" and "The Roses". Among them are comedies, mysticism, horror, thrillers and dramas, covering themes of family relationships, mysterious disappearances and the criminal underworld.
British intelligence reported the complete cancellation of the Navy Day parade in Russia, scheduled for July 27, 2025, due to security concerns. This is the first cancellation of the main naval parade since 2017.
