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.
Head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk stated that Ruslan Magomedrasulov, head of one of the territorial departments of NABU detectives, conducted business with Russia, and his parents supported the occupiers. Magomedrasulov also made threats during his detention, and his connection with MP Khrystenko, who worked with the FSB, has been confirmed.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk announced the priority of combating Russian agents, particularly in NABU, where on July 21, a "mole" and head of interregional departments were detained. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed the legality of the collected evidence, and G7 representatives received comprehensive answers regarding the special operation.
In Kyiv, more than 30 trees were toppled due to a storm and thunderstorm. Medics hospitalized 5 people, including a 13-year-old girl, who were injured by the bad weather.
Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, who suffers from frontotemporal dementia, has almost lost the ability to speak and read. His family confirms his stable condition, despite the progression of the disease.
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.
