Oleksiy Doroshenko has been appointed head of JSC "Automobile Roads of Ukraine", replacing Valeriy Hrachov. The company has significant assets but faces bankruptcy of its subsidiaries and debts, so Doroshenko plans to make its operations transparent and efficient, selling surplus property to repay debts and returning all procurements to "Prozorro".
In Great Britain, teenagers aged 16-17 will gain the right to vote in all general elections, which will be the largest electoral system reform since 1969. This decision by the Labour Party will add up to 9.5 million new voters.
Russian security forces are agitating young people to join the Rosgvardiya service under the guise of educational events. They conduct lectures and distribute propaganda brochures, manipulating history.
Border guards of the Mukachevo detachment detained a fake ambulance that was transporting an evader to Romania. The man was supposed to pay 10,000 US dollars for the transportation.
Moscow region was attacked by drones on the evening of July 17, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the downing of two drones. Vnukovo airport in Moscow has introduced the "Carpet" plan, flights have been delayed and canceled.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not rule out London's participation in Germany and the US's talks on arms procurement for Ukraine. Discussions are at an early stage between London, Washington, and European countries.
On the night of July 18, Russian invaders temporarily blocked traffic on the Crimean Bridge and urged people to remain calm and follow the instructions of transport security personnel.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted draft law No. 13276, which reinstates mandatory officer training for medical and pharmaceutical students. This requirement applies to both state and private higher education institutions and will come into force on January 1, 2026.
The State Service of Ukraine for Ethno-politics and Freedom of Conscience issued an order to the UOC-MP to eliminate violations of legislation regarding affiliation with the Russian Orthodox Church. By August 18, Metropolitan Onufriy must provide a decision on the UOC's withdrawal from the structure of the Russian Orthodox Church and recall clergy from its bodies.
Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner died on July 17 in Italy during a paragliding flight. The 56-year-old athlete lost control and crashed into a hotel complex's swimming pool, which led to cardiac arrest.
On the evening of July 17, electricity disappeared in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. Melitopol, Enerhodar, and a number of districts were left without power.
The car of Yosef-Yitzhak Wolff, the chief rabbi of Kherson and the region, was directly hit by a drone. The rabbi and his family, who were in the car, were not injured, but the car was seriously damaged.
Donald Trump underwent an examination that revealed chronic venous insufficiency. This condition is common among people over 70 years old.
On the evening of July 17, the Russian army attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with a drone. A 72-year-old man sustained a mine-explosive injury, shrapnel wounds to the chest, and a broken arm.
Over the past day, from July 16 to July 17, Russian troops lost 1190 occupiers and 453 units of military equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.07.25 amount to 1,038,650 personnel eliminated.
Shostka district of Sumy region is under daily shelling, the enemy deliberately strikes residential areas. There are no casualties, but there is destruction of houses.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže urged Donald Trump to impose secondary sanctions against Russia sooner than in 50 days. She emphasized that delaying gives Putin time to continue military aggression against Ukraine.
On July 17, Ukraine is expected to have rain with thunderstorms, in places hail and squalls of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature will range from +19°C in the west to +34°C in the rest of the territory.
Russia uses traditional narratives and nuclear threats to distance the US from Ukraine and NATO. The Kremlin has updated its nuclear doctrine to include a clause on aggression by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear one.
The Antonov enterprise has completed the modernization of the An-124-100 "Ruslan" transport aircraft, replacing Russian components. The aircraft, work on which began in 2021 and was suspended due to the war, has been transported to Germany.
In Voronezh, a drone hit a high-rise building, causing damage and injuring three minors. City authorities reported shooting down at least five UAVs.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg called Ukrainian drones "incredible innovation" after visiting defense bases. He emphasized that the speed of innovation and the ability to repurpose Ukrainian drones are impressive.
After 177 days of Donald Trump's presidency, 55% of Americans disapprove of his performance, while 41% approve. The rating fell after the signing of the tax relief and social program cuts bill.
On the night of July 17, explosions related to drones flying towards Moscow were heard in Moscow Oblast. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that three drones were shot down by air defense forces.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack. The document also provides for the joint development of a missile system and measures to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.
President Zelenskyy announced the US's interest in purchasing Ukrainian drones. Ukraine, in turn, seeks to acquire American weaponry, including Patriot systems, to create an "air shield."
US President Donald Trump stated that he convinced the Coca-Cola company to use cane sugar instead of corn syrup in drinks for the American market. This initiative is part of the Trump administration's “Make America Healthy Again” program.
Law enforcement agencies from over ten European countries, Canada, and the USA conducted a joint operation "Eastwood" against the NoName057(16) network. As a result, over a hundred computer systems were destroyed and seven arrest warrants were issued, including for six Russian citizens.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are using Ukrainian children to assemble FPV drones. Training takes place in children's camps, where schoolchildren are prepared for technical work for the occupier's army.
Canada will restrict duty-free imports of cheap foreign steel to help producers affected by US tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the prioritization of Canadian steel in large projects and investments in production.
