Vadim Khlyudzinsky
The passenger ferry KM Barcelona 5 caught fire off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, en route to Manado. At least five people died, and over 280 were rescued.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Russia demonstrates an intention to start a conflict with Azerbaijan. He noted that Moscow's influence in the region has weakened, and Azerbaijan has left its orbit.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala urged his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico not to obstruct the adoption of the 18th package of anti-Russian EU sanctions. Fiala emphasized the importance of joint actions against Russia and warned of Slovakia's possible isolation.
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby wrote a memo in early June outlining how Ukraine's requests for American weapons could deplete Pentagon arsenals. This became one of the key factors influencing the White House's decision.
A 77-year-old woman was injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. The occupiers launched 490 strikes on 10 settlements in the region, including airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling, and artillery strikes.
US President Donald Trump will announce a new plan to arm Ukraine, which will include offensive weapons. The plan is expected to include long-range missiles capable of reaching targets in Russia, including Moscow.
On Monday, July 14, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains, thunderstorms, in places hail and squalls will pass in the west, while the rest of the territory will be without precipitation.
On July 13, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 51 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.07.25 are estimated to be over a million personnel and 30 thousand artillery systems.
According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, a preliminary enemy drone struck the roadway in the Nemyshlianskyi district of the city. There is currently no information about casualties.
Donald Trump will make a two-day state visit to Great Britain in September. He will be the first leader to be received by the British monarch on a state visit for the second time.
Vladimir Putin stated that geopolitical interests, not ideology, are the basis of contradictions between Russia and the West. He noted that the West ignored Moscow's proposals - including those concerning strategic weapons.
EU ambassadors have practically agreed on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, including a 15% reduction in the price cap for Russian oil. A final agreement is expected before the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
Donald Trump announced his intention to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the cost of which will be reimbursed by the European Union. The US President is increasingly disillusioned with Putin, as the Russian dictator resists Trump's attempts to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the possible introduction of 30% tariffs by the US would "hit German exports in the heart. " Germany is considering counter-tariffs and coordinating actions with EU leaders to prevent this.
On the night of July 14, Russian troops attacked Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region with attack drones, damaging an industrial enterprise. There are no casualties, services are working on site.
In Lexington, Kentucky, two women died as a result of a shooting at a Baptist church. The attacker, who had previously wounded a police officer and stolen a car, was shot dead by three officers.
Russian aviation struck a grain field near the village of Shevchenkove, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region. As a result of a guided aerial bomb hit, 60 hectares of wheat caught fire; there were no casualties or injuries.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country will not supply long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine to avoid depleting its own stocks. Berlin has already transferred three out of twelve Patriot systems to Kyiv and will ask the US for permission to purchase two more for Ukraine.
English club "Chelsea" became the winner of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating French "Paris Saint-Germain" with a score of 3:0. Cole Palmer scored a brace and an assist, and João Pedro scored the third goal.
President Zelenskyy, after a meeting with military leadership, stated that the Russian army fell short of its command's expectations, and Ukraine is preparing new long-range strikes. Preparation for the visit of US special envoy Kellogg and increasing weapons production in Ukraine were also discussed.
In Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked medics who were evacuating a wounded civilian. On July 13, nine people were injured and one died as a result of Russian attacks.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon, defeating Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 4:6, 6:4, 6:4, 6:4. This is the Italian's fifth Grand Slam title and first at Wimbledon.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional 6. 5 billion euros in military spending over the next two years. This is due to new threats, including Russia, terrorism, and cyberattacks, with the goal of reaching 64 billion euros annually for defense by 2027.
On July 13, 152 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy launched 46 air strikes, used 1054 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4239 shellings.
President Zelenskyy met with military personnel and the Minister of Defense, discussing further support and Russian potential. He announced meetings between Trump's special envoy and the heads of Ukrainian special services for information exchange.
In the Kharkiv region, four police officers were wounded as a result of an FPV drone attack on July 13. The enemy drone hit a police service vehicle in the Kupyansk community.
On July 14, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present updated payments after the birth of a baby and additional support for mothers in the first years of a child's life. The government also plans to allocate funds to support Ukrainian schoolchildren.
The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant reduction in state apparatus expenditures and deregulation. This will allow more resources to be directed to the country's defense and scale up weapons production.
New Caledonia, an island region in the Pacific Ocean, has reached an agreement with France on expanding autonomy, gaining the status of a "state integrated into France. " This decision was the result of ten days of negotiations between the French government, Caledonian separatists, and loyalists.