The American actor, who voices Donkey in "Shrek", confirmed his participation in a separate film about this character. DreamWorks Animation is preparing to produce an animated film dedicated to Donkey and his family, which Murphy will begin voicing in September 2025.
On July 28-29, 2022, Russians killed over 50 captured Ukrainian defenders from "Azovstal" in Olenivka, and about 150 more were wounded. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasizes that this crime is a reminder of Russia's disregard for international humanitarian law.
Ukrainian athletes won 9 medals at the European Shooting Championship in Châteauroux, France. Olympic champion Mykola Milchev won a bronze medal in the "skeet" discipline, scoring 46 points.
Three women will be prosecuted in Lviv region for illegal import and sale of electronic cigarettes from China. The goods, without excise duty or with counterfeit marks, were stored in warehouses in Lviv for further sale.
8,882 companies, which is 0. 63% of the total number, joined the tax White Business Club in Ukraine. The largest number of Club representatives are in the trade, processing industry, and agriculture sectors.
On July 27, Russian occupiers shelled the Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka communities of Donetsk Oblast. Kramatorsk was attacked by a Molniya-2 UAV, while Kostiantynivka was attacked by FPV drones, aerial bombs, artillery, and mines.
The Head of the President's Office commented on the Russian shelling of Kyiv on July 28, stating that Putin responds with war to calls for negotiations. He also emphasized Russia's testing of NATO's reaction with drone flights in the airspace of the Baltic countries.
On July 28, an unknown drone crossed Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, spotted at an altitude of about 200 meters near Vilnius. Lithuanian media suggest it could have been a Russian "Gerbera" drone, similar to "Shahed", or a smuggler's UAV.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Vice President J. D. Vance could be the Republican presidential candidate in the 2028 election. Rubio considers Vance a "great candidate" and a "close friend."
Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine are increasing the isolation of Kaliningrad, which has no land connection with Russia. This has led to overloaded sea routes and problems for small businesses in the region.
The European Union is cutting part of its aid to Ukraine by 1. 5 billion euros due to decisions that de facto eliminate the independence of NABU and SAPO. Aid of 50 billion euros can be restored provided reforms are carried out and corruption is fought.
Cyclone Karlheinz from Poland will cause rains, thunderstorms, squalls, and hail in western Ukraine on July 28. Unstable weather is also expected in Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla stated that she has Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. She noted that her thinking is structural and algorithmic, and that it is difficult for her to lie.
Drones attacked the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation, leading to delays of dozens of flights at Pulkovo airport and a partial reduction in mobile internet service. Debris from downed drones fell in several districts of the region.
Special Representative of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, stated that he seeks to achieve peace in Ukraine and the Middle East before the end of his term. He considers the cessation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and hostilities in the Middle East to be his main achievements.
Donald Trump expresses frustration over Putin's lack of progress in ending the war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump is not ready to wait for endless negotiations.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and its suburbs with drones. A civilian enterprise, a private house, and a production and economic building were damaged; there were no casualties.
In Kyiv, on July 25, the main State Flag of Ukraine on the Pechersk Hills was temporarily lowered. This was done due to the threat of thunderstorms and squalls of 15-20 m/s, to protect the flag from damage.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Alexus Hrynkevych the situation at the front and the US and NATO plan for Ukraine to receive air defense systems paid for by Europe. Syrskyi thanked Trump and Rutte for the prompt delivery of air defense systems, which are already on their way.
The Krakow prosecutor's office is investigating the case of a former Polish soldier who is fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. He is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and spreading disinformation.
The suspects have been served with suspicion notices for illegal logging that caused environmental damage exceeding UAH 42 million. Over three years, they groundlessly issued felling permits, destroying over 9,500 trees.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski appealed to Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, with a request to resume arms supplies to Ukraine after Russian shelling damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv. This incident became a key moment that influenced Trump's change of position regarding military aid to Ukraine.
IAEA experts were unable to assess the damage to the ZNPP training center after the drone attack on July 13. The power supply situation at the plant is also unstable, and options for replenishing the cooling pond are being discussed.
Two heads of district administrations in Lviv have been notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 1. 7 million in budget funds. The funds were allocated for the elimination of the consequences of the Russian missile attack on the city.
Police and Security Service of Ukraine officers are conducting searches in the administrative buildings of the Lviv City Council on July 25. This was reported by journalist Taras Seredych.
Law enforcement agencies of two countries conducted a large-scale special operation, liquidating a transnational criminal group involved in the production and sale of synthetic drugs. 8 multi-laboratories were discovered, and large quantities of drugs, equipment, and weapons were seized.
The first Patriot air defense system battery promised by Trump, along with missiles, has already been delivered to Ukraine.
In Donetsk region, the zone of forced evacuation of families with children has been expanded to include the city of Dobropillia and a number of settlements in the Dobropillia and Kryvorizka communities. The decision was made by the regional commission on TEC and ES, affecting about 928 children.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, France, and Europol exposed the developer of one of the world's most famous hacking platforms in Kyiv. This platform, which operated for over 10 years, had over 50,000 registered users, including well-known hacking groups.
Police stopped a BMW driver who was moving at a speed of 192 km/h. He was issued a fine for speeding.
