President Zelenskyy announced the finalization of agreements with partners regarding 400 million euros for drones. Funds from the Netherlands will be transferred to Ukrainian manufacturers this week.
President Zelenskyy signed and sent to the Verkhovna Rada a bill that will grant real advantages to the "Cross of Military Merit" award. The award will take its place between the title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.
The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program to attract motivated people to work with drones. The "Contract 18-24" project offers additional financial remuneration, professional training, and social guarantees, as well as a 12-month deferment from mobilization.
Fighters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine landed on the Tendriv Spit on July 28, eliminating an occupiers' position. Personnel, a "Zont" electronic warfare complex, and a "Rosa" radar station were destroyed; the operation proceeded without losses.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice with demands for the relocation of institutions and an official investigation after the shelling of the Bilenkivska correctional colony, where 16 people died and about 50 were injured. He emphasized the irresponsible attitude towards the safety of detainees in places of detention located near the combat zone.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied information about a secret meeting in the Alps, where the resignation of President Zelenskyy was allegedly discussed. HUR states that this is Russian disinformation aimed at increasing social tension and discord in Ukraine.
On the website of the Cherkasy City Council, a petition has been launched to collect signatures for granting Ozzy Osbourne the title of honorary citizen of the city. The petition has gathered 148 signatures out of the 500 required for consideration.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft laws on NABU and SAP on July 31, including presidential bill No. 13533. This document is intended to ensure the independence of anti-corruption institutions and eliminate Russian influence.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last week, will be buried on July 30 in his native Birmingham. The funeral procession will pass along Broad Street, and a live broadcast will be available for fans who cannot attend.
Kyiv "Dynamo" will play the return match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League against Maltese "Hamrun Spartans" on July 29 at 21:00 at the "Lublin Arena" stadium in Poland. In the first match, "Dynamo" won confidently with a score of 3:0.
On the night of July 28-29, 2022, Russia committed a terrorist act in the Olenivka colony, where about 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and about 140 were wounded. In Ukraine, July 29 is the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces.
The Cabinet of Ministers made a series of personnel appointments, particularly in the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, as well as in the Ministry of Finance. Taras Vysotskyi and Yehor Perelyhin received new positions, while Tetiana Berezhna temporarily headed the Ministry of Culture.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called US President Donald Trump's words about shortening the "deadline" for Putin to conclude a peace agreement an "extremely significant statement. " Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia is doing everything to disrupt peace efforts and prolong the war, and Ukraine is ready to work with Trump to end it.
Five Ukrainian citizens, including a family with two children, were injured as a result of a regional express train derailing in Germany. All Ukrainians are undergoing examination, their lives are not in danger.
Kyiv law enforcement officers held the parents of three teenagers aged 14-15 accountable, who, for fun, climbed a construction crane in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. Administrative materials were drawn up against the parents for improper performance of parental duties.
Donald Trump stated that he has lost interest in negotiations with Vladimir Putin due to the deaths of people from missile strikes. He also expressed disappointment and hinted at a possible shortening of the ceasefire agreement term.
By July 31, 17-year-old boys must register for military service, which can be done via "Reserve+" or in person at the TCC. The legislation provides for registration from January 1 to July 31, and in case of untimely application, fines are possible.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced a principled agreement between Ukraine and Russia on a meeting of their leaders. Negotiations on the summit's terms are ongoing, with delegations working on an interim solution.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates over 270 million hryvnias for additional payments to pedagogical staff of general secondary education institutions. The subvention funds will be directed to payments during the summer holidays, when teachers perform pedagogical work.
G7 ambassadors welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's commitment to quickly restore and ensure the independence of anti-corruption bodies. They expect the Verkhovna Rada to quickly adopt the law submitted by Zelenskyy, which is key for reforms and EU integration.
In Nikopol, a 48-year-old man threw a grenade at a taxi after a conflict with the driver. No one was injured, the vehicle was damaged.
Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev reported significant crop losses due to drought in six regions of Ukraine. Among the proposals for agrarians are the launch of irrigation, preferential taxation, and compensation for expenses.
President Zelenskyy instructed to prepare a Technology Staff meeting on drones. The goal is to achieve the production of 500-1000 interceptors per day.
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.
