Pavlo Bashynskyi
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN has confirmed the death of at least 13,580 civilians, including 716 children. More than 34,000 civilians have been injured as Russia continues shelling, having fired 5,183 long-range munitions.
Donald Trump suggests the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, and himself. The US President believes that such a meeting should have taken place earlier.
NEURC Chairman Yuriy Vlasenko stated that electricity tariffs for the population will not change despite the increase in price caps. NEURC increased the marginal prices in the electricity market during evening hours by 1.6 times.
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of M109 self-propelled howitzers and spare parts to Ukraine for $150 million. This will improve Ukraine's ability to counter threats and strengthen its defense capabilities.
President Zelenskyy's bill provides for mandatory polygraph testing for NABU employees who have access to state secrets. NABU states that the Internal Control Department, not the SBU, will conduct the test, which is common practice.
The Netherlands and 40 states have officially appealed to the OSCE, demanding an independent investigation into the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This is happening within the framework of applying the so-called "Moscow Mechanism" of the OSCE.
President Zelenskyy has introduced a bill that reinstates old norms for NABU and SAPO, revokes some of the Prosecutor General's powers regarding these bodies, and introduces a mandatory polygraph for law enforcement officers. The document also provides for a ban on travel abroad for NABU employees during martial law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada aimed at strengthening the law enforcement system and the independence of anti-corruption bodies. The document also provides for protection against Russian influence.
Mykhailo Kokhan won a gold medal in hammer throw with a result of 77. 10 m at the World Universiade, which became the 11th medal for Ukraine. Overall, Ukraine ranks 7th in the overall standings.
Russian troops continue their attempts to advance in the Pokrovsk direction, using "greenery" (forests/vegetation), fields, swimming crossings, and night movements. Their goal is to accumulate forces for further assaults, but Ukrainian defenders destroy dozens of occupiers daily.
Russian military continues attempts to break through to Kupyansk from the north, but fails. Spokesperson for OSOU "Khortytsia" Viktor Tregubov reported that the Russians cannot overcome the last kilometers to the city.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that cooperation between China and Russia is not directed against other states and should not be influenced by third parties. This was a response to EU calls for China to limit trade and industrial cooperation with Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
The government transferred powers to the Ministry of Energy to formulate policy in the field of managing the exclusion zone, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and radioactive waste. Previously, these functions were performed by the liquidated Ministry of Environmental Protection.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new grant competition within Brave1, aimed at scaling up the production of explosives in Ukraine. The project provides for technical expertise from the Security and Defense Forces and a transparent competitive procedure.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a draft law that provides for an increase in the one-time assistance for childbirth to UAH 50,000. The document also proposes an increase in financial support for pregnant women without work experience and the introduction of additional assistance for parents returning to work after the child's first year.
Russia does not want a ceasefire, claiming its troops are advancing. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that Russia rejects moving towards peace, having not achieved any strategic goal in 3.5 years.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin at any moment. Ukraine insists on a meeting of the leaders to make important decisions, particularly regarding a ceasefire.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the Ukrainian text of the ceasefire memorandum is logical, while the Russian one contains ultimatums. There is no common agreement on these documents, as they are only drafts.
During negotiations in Turkey, Ukraine proposed a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Putin in August. This proposal coincides with the deadline set by Trump for finding a solution.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu joint drone production in Ukraine and grant support for the Ukrainian defense industry up to €200 million. Ukraine also expects a new aid package from Sweden after a conversation with Minister of Defense Pål Jonson.
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, the sole candidate for the position of director of the BEB, announced the re-submission of documents to the Cabinet of Ministers. He awaits the decision of the government and the newly appointed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian team is already holding meetings in Turkey. The priority of negotiations with the Russians is to prepare a meeting of leaders.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that will strengthen the law enforcement system and ensure the inevitability of punishment. This document will be a response to public demands and will take into account the proposals of law enforcement agency heads.
The Hungarian prosecutor's office has brought charges against a resident of Mako who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the spring of 2024 and participated in hostilities. The man is accused of illegal recruitment and faces imprisonment.
SAP and NABU have completed the investigation into the case of the head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, Pavlo Kyrylenko, and his wife. They are accused of illicit enrichment and false declaration, as well as complicity in illicit enrichment of over UAH 72 million.
The SAP prosecutor decided to complete the pre-trial investigation in the case against the former owner of PrivatBank, Ihor Kolomoisky, and five other bank employees, who are suspected of embezzling over UAH 9. 2 billion. NABU detectives have begun opening the case materials for review by the defense.
She has experience in the hotel business and headed Serhiy Prytula's charitable foundation.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Turkey for negotiations with Russia, which will begin around 7:00 PM. The meeting in Istanbul is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" defeated Maltese "Hamrun Spartans" with a score of 3:0 in the first match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. The goals were scored by Vladyslav Vanat, Nazariy Voloshyn, and Vitaliy Buyalskyi.
The head of the SBU, Vasyl Malyuk, stated that in 2023 he warned the NABU leadership about the connections of Bureau employee Viktor Husarov with Russian agents. Husarov, who had been working for the enemy since 2015-2016, transmitted information to Ivantsiv, the deputy head of Yanukovych's security, who was an active participant in the enemy's residency.