Anastasia Dobrynina, an actress of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, died at the age of 43. She had worked at the theater since 2004, having been an integral part of it since childhood.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing changes to the resolution that will allow including interest on loans in the cost of production. This will simplify work for defense sector enterprises and strengthen their financial support.
Turkey hopes that the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will take place in Istanbul this week. Turkey's goal is to ensure that the dialogue between the parties continues.
Ukrainian police, together with foreign colleagues, identified a resident of Dnipro who sent false reports about the mining of educational institutions and leisure centers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Latvia. He has been charged with knowingly false reporting of a threat to public safety.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" will meet Maltese "Hamrun Spartans" in the first match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. Bookmakers consider "Dynamo" the favorite of the match, which will be broadcast on the 2+2 TV channel.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", Donetsk's "Shakhtar", Zhytomyr's "Polissya" and "Oleksandriya" learned their potential opponents in the third qualifying round for European competitions. The draw took place on July 21 at UEFA headquarters in Nyon.
Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov, the newly appointed commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, outlined key tasks, including troop generation and the implementation of modern training methods. He emphasized the importance of forming, training, and manning combat units, as well as developing all components of the Ground Forces.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to conduct an audit of all defense agreements with partners. He expects a report from NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov and Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal within 10 days.
In the first six months of 2025, 99 citizens of Ukraine received the status of victims of human trafficking, which is less than 102 people in the same period of 2024. A decrease was recorded in most categories of exploitation, except for child sales.
After a weekend with intense rains, the cyclone over Belarus is receding, stabilizing the weather in Ukraine. Short-term precipitation is expected at the beginning of the week, followed by mostly dry weather and heat up to 35 degrees in the south.
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv chose a pre-trial measure in the form of detention for prosecutor's employee Andriy Molochny. He hit a woman on Velyka Vasylkivska Street, who later died in the hospital.
During the massive missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv on July 21, more than a dozen and a half direct hits were recorded. As a result of the attack, the number of injured in Kyiv increased to eight people.
Taras Melnychuk has been reappointed as the permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada. Kostiantyn Maryevich, the State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and his first deputy, Oleksandr Yarema, have also been reappointed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine liquidated the Ministry of Strategic Industries, transferring its functions to the Ministry of Defense. The Ministry of Defense is now the successor to the property, rights, and obligations of the liquidated ministry.
The Cabinet of Ministers liquidated the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. Their functions have been transferred to the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine renamed the Ministry of Social Policy to the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, merging the Ministry of National Unity into it. The Ministry of Social Policy also received the budget allocations of the Ministry of National Unity for 2025, including funds for the reintegration of occupied territories and support for Ukrainians abroad.
As a result of the strike on Ivano-Frankivsk, 4 casualties have been preliminarily reported, including a child. Fires in outbuildings, private homes, garages, and cars have been extinguished.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 75/USD, which means a strengthening of 0.11 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.60/EUR.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the Prosecutor General's Office are conducting a joint special operation. Its goal is to neutralize Russian influence on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
Oleksandr Usyk, after defeating Daniel Dubois, thanked Ukraine and the military, stating his plans for a rest. The boxer does not rule out the possibility of a next fight against Tyson Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed world champion in heavyweight, defeating Daniel Dubois. The fight took place on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Ukrainian boxer Daniel Lapin secured his 12th career victory, defending his IBF International and WBA Continental light heavyweight titles. He defeated Lewis Edmondson by judges' decision in a 10-round bout.
Oleksandr Usyk arrived at Wembley Stadium for the fight against Daniel Dubois for the undisputed world champion title. The Ukrainian will defend the WBA, WBC, WBO belts and try to reclaim the IBF title, which belongs to Dubois.
In Dmitrov, Moscow Oblast, local residents report explosions and burning debris. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Disinformation Center of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, confirmed the explosions near Moscow.
Donald Trump has toughened his demands on the EU, insisting on a minimum duty of 15-20% in a trade agreement. The US is considering reciprocal duties over 10% and threatens 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico starting August 1.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU is a traditional situation for candidate countries. Ukraine's task is to reach a consensus so that all 27 member states are at least not against accession.
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois held a weigh-in ceremony before their fight on July 19. Dubois turned out to be almost 7 kg heavier than Usyk, showing 110.2 kg against the Ukrainian's 103.1 kg.
The Verkhovna Rada expects the program of activity of the newly elected Cabinet of Ministers in the near future. First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko stated that "this will be a Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian government."
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that the search for a new Minister of Culture is ongoing, hoping for a quick filling of the vacancy. She noted that this is one of the most difficult areas, which requires a good manager.
The 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will be held online on Monday, July 21. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal will hold talks with G7 defense ministers.
