Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for insulting a prosecutor. İmamoğlu is a member of the opposition party and is considered a threat to the current president Erdogan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Joe Biden failed to stop Russia's war against Ukraine, but expressed confidence that his successor Donald Trump would be able to do so. Zelenskyy also believes that Trump understands Putin's lies and that a show of force will compel Russia to negotiate.
President Zelenskyy stated that a demonstration of force would compel the Russian dictator to sit down at the negotiating table, possibly without its direct application. He emphasized that Russians only understand force, which is why Ukraine needs strong sanctions and weapons.
President Zelenskyy stated that the absence of shelling during the visit of Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, indicates the Kremlin's fear of the American president. Kellogg arrived in Ukraine on July 14, 2025, to discuss defense and security issues.
In South Korea, a teacher and a student's father were arrested for attempting to steal exam papers from a school in Andong. Their attempt was stopped by an alarm, and the police suspect previous incidents and bribery.
On July 17, hot weather up to +36 degrees is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains in some places. On July 18, the temperature will drop to +20-26 degrees, and heavy rains will cover the west, north, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions.
The 2025-2026 hunting season has begun in Zakarpattia with the aim of preventing an increase in the number of predatory animals and the spread of infectious diseases. Hunters must obtain a permit and hunting licenses, and hunting is allowed only within established limits.
US President Donald Trump stated that the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy is kept in the Oval Office of the White House. Chelsea, the tournament winner, will receive a replica of the trophy.
A supermarket caught fire in Radekhiv, Lviv region; a State Emergency Service unit has responded to the scene. Rumors are circulating online about a lightning strike on solar panels as the cause of the fire.
Kazakhstan increased oil production by 11. 6% in the first half of 2025, reaching 49.9 million tons, exceeding OPEC+ quotas. The country does not plan to withdraw from OPEC+, despite difficulties in adhering to quotas due to the expansion of the Tengiz field.
The US Senate may consider a White House request to return $9. 4 billion for international aid and public broadcasting. This decision could end funding for USAID, NPR, and PBS, and also affect HIV/AIDS programs.
The Kremlin considers US President Donald Trump's statements about sanctions against Russia "very serious. " Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Moscow is ready to negotiate with Kyiv, but will continue the "special military operation" if there is no response.
UNN analyzed the cost of studying at ten leading foreign universities where Ukrainians can get higher education. The review includes universities in the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, and Ireland.
During a meeting of the EU Council, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reported on Russian strikes and emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's airspace. He called for increased sanctions against Russia, increased investment in Ukraine's defense industry, and the advancement of its accession to the EU.
In Ternopil, a serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison for a road accident while intoxicated. As a result of the accident, a five-year-old girl sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and facial disfigurement.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal is the first international judicial body since World War II that will investigate crimes of aggression.
NASA has discovered the planet TOI-1846 b, which is almost twice the size of Earth and four times more massive, emitting a repeating signal. The planet orbits a red dwarf every four days, causing a strange dip in light.
Mike Coppinger, a boxing insider, believes that Oleksandr Usyk will once again secure an early victory over Daniel Dubois. The rematch will take place on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, with a prize fund exceeding $200 million.
The Chinese cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-9 successfully docked with the orbital space station Tiangong, delivering over 190 varieties of food and 23 batches of materials for scientific experiments. Among the food items, there are over 1.5 tons of food, including traditional Chinese dishes such as Mapo Tofu and stir-fried tomatoes with egg.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that for the first time in its history of statehood, Ukraine united the world to defend a dignified life. He emphasized that Ukrainians have earned peace and are receiving support from many countries.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the full history of Europe is impossible without Ukraine, its battles, and prominent figures. He emphasized that the fate of all of Europe is being decided now, as Ukraine fights for its freedom.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk believes that changes in Trump's strategy will not affect Putin; on the contrary, Russia will intensify its efforts within 50 days. This period is likely related to new Russian peace proposals and ends on September 2, the anniversary of the end of World War II.
The candidacy of the Prime Minister of Ukraine has already been approved, a series of resignations in ministries is expected. The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for July 16, and the appointment of new ones - for the next day.
The United States will prioritize the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine through Europe. Europe and Canada will pay for weapons manufactured in the US.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 83/USD, which means a devaluation of 0.05 kopecks. The euro to hryvnia exchange rate is UAH 48.89/euro.
New research has shown that air purification from pollution in East Asia, especially in China, has led to an acceleration of global warming. This is due to the reduction of the cooling effect of sulfate aerosols, which previously masked some of the warming from greenhouse gases.
Ukraine's energy system is operating stably, despite increased consumption due to the heat. There is enough capacity for the needs of the population and industry, and a planned repair campaign is underway.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" will hold online auctions for the sale of crushed stone products from its own quarries. The first bidding will take place on July 24-25 on Prozorro.Sale, where 72.5 thousand tons of crushed stone will be put up for sale.
On July 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister of Ukraine to First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She was born in Chernihiv in 1985, has experience in the economic sphere and public service.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine received Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs for rapid response units. These vehicles will be used for clearing debris, rescue operations, and evacuation in extreme conditions.
