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The birth rate in the US in 2024 fell to 1. 6 children per woman, an all-time low. This decline has been ongoing for almost two decades and is linked to economic instability and a lack of social support.

During July 18, 177 combat engagements took place at the front, 47 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched two missile and 71 air strikes, used 3843 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5825 shellings.

Netflix used AI-generated visual effects for the first time in the series The Eternauts for a building collapse scene. This allowed for faster production and reduced costs, despite controversies surrounding the use of AI in the entertainment industry.

President Zelenskyy stated that about 40% of the weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are produced in Ukraine, and this figure should increase to 50% within six months. The new government will audit defense agreements with partners.

The Ukrainian government concluded 200 agreements worth over 13 billion euros at the Recovery Conference in Rome. The funds will be directed towards strengthening air defense, restoring infrastructure, housing, medicine, and supporting IDPs.

Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to launch the five-year PREPARE Ukraine program worth $200 million to prepare reconstruction projects. The initiative is funded by the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) and aims to convert donor grants into concrete projects.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine's post-war reconstruction would cost about $1 trillion over 14 years. The funds will come from two funds: the "Ukraine Fund" ($540 billion) and the European Structural Fund ($460 billion).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Rome this week, together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The event aims to mobilize investments, particularly from the private sector, for Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has presented a new instruction in the "Army+" application, which allows military personnel to check the possibility of transfer and receive a step-by-step action plan. This test instruction takes into account various factors, including length of service and suitability for combat duty.

The first malaria drug suitable for infants and very young children has been approved for use. It is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks, where malaria caused an estimated 597,000 deaths in 2023, mostly among children under five.

A story that should not have happened: how modernized helicopters lost their armament due to Soviet standards.

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing a column of volcanic material up to 18 kilometers high, leading to flight cancellations. This eruption was one of the largest in Indonesia since 2010.

BlackRock Inc. stopped seeking investors for a multi-billion dollar Ukraine reconstruction fund earlier this year after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The fund was supposed to raise at least $500 million from countries and $2 billion from private investors.

The Republic of Korea is launching a new $10 million economic innovation partnership program with Ukraine. The program provides for strategic consultations and project development for long-term economic cooperation.

The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted $22 billion in external financing during the first six months of 2025. International support allowed for the provision of social and humanitarian expenditures, while domestic resources are directed towards security and defense.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate 540 million hryvnias to the communities of Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Izium, Bucha, and Makariv. The funds will be used to repair about 200 apartment buildings damaged as a result of Russian aggression, within the framework of the HOPE project with the support of the World Bank.

Political scientist Oleh Lisny explains that the reduction of arms supplies to Ukraine by the United States may have political motives, namely avoiding escalation with Russia. According to him, this could be a dangerous sign. The White House confirmed the cessation of supplies of some types of weapons, citing low levels of its own military reserves.

The International Monetary Fund is calling on Ukraine to raise utility tariffs to ‘cost-recovery levels’. The increase is likely to affect gas, electricity, heating and hot water. This should help restore the energy sector's profitability.

The Ukrainian army aviation warns of a critical shortage of helicopter spare parts and calls for the development of national production. The company "MS AVIA-GRADE" is already carrying out modernization and developing its own components, including blades.

The ARMA has left two contenders for the management of the Gulliver shopping mall: "LIMEX EXPRESS KYIV" and "Alakor City" LLC. If the first company is rejected, the agency will face a choice: announce a new tender or transfer the asset to a company with a Russian owner.

Favbet Team appeared in May 2023 and in one year transformed into a recognizable esports organization. Despite the challenges of war, the team formed a strong roster, focusing on life principles and an individual approach.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Vodiannikov as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the West's preparation to seize the blocked gold and foreign exchange assets of the Russian Federation. He believes that this will accelerate the regionalization of payment systems, which he says will benefit the global economy.

The Head of the State Service for Children Affairs, Petro Dobromilsky, spoke about the significance of the "Hero Mother" title during the war, the criteria for its awarding, and the inadequacy of the one-time payment. The title is awarded to women who have raised five or more children, under certain conditions.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting in the Kherson region, where they discussed the key needs of the region affected by Russian aggression. Plans include the construction of shelters, underground hospitals, the restoration of Posad-Pokrovske and financial support for communities.

The area of potentially mined lands in Ukraine has decreased by over 20% since the end of 2022, now totaling about 137,000 square kilometers, predominantly agricultural land. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the attraction of $1.2 billion in demining aid and the formation of an international coalition of over fifty states.

Ukraine received $190 million from the World Bank and the Government of Japan for reconstruction. The funds are directed to the modernization and restoration of transport infrastructure, in particular bridges.

On June 23, a number of important events are celebrated in Ukraine, including Midsummer's Eve, World Whistleblower Day, Typewriter Day, International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day, International Olympic Day, and the Day of Holy Martyr Agrippina. These events encompass ancient traditions, modern social initiatives, significant inventions, and the honoring of historical figures.

The Chinese real estate market is experiencing a deep crisis, exacerbated by population decline and slowing urbanization. According to Goldman Sachs, demand for new housing in China's urban areas will fall to a quarter of 2017 peak levels.

On June 20, 2025, 157 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 3445 shellings and used 847 kamikaze drones. The most active battles took place in the Pokrovsky, Pivnichno-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions.