Russian propaganda
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 due to russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that russia is holding global food security hostage.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin's entourage signals to Ukraine about his responsibility for the war. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for peace and is working on a dignified end to the war.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee confirmed the status of three Ukrainian sites that are under threat due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Among them are St. Sophia Cathedral, the historic center of Lviv, and Odesa.
Poroshenko invests hundreds of millions in the economies of other states and calls not to invest in Ukraine, - expert.
In russian regions, police fine people for storing gasoline canisters and detain them for attempting to complain about unequal access to fuel. Moscow and St. Petersburg received priority supply, while gas stations are closing in other regions.
Russia is conducting a "Zero Phase" campaign to create conditions for provocations against NATO countries. ISW analysts point to the possible use of captured Ukrainian drones for false flag operations.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian administrations hold meetings between children and military personnel, presenting them as heroes. The goal is to form a positive attitude towards the Russian army and prepare young people for service.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha welcomed American journalist Laura Loomer to Ukraine. He wished her a safe stay and meaningful conversations.
A blogger from Trump's circle stated that Russia deliberately attacks American businesses in Ukraine. She emphasized that strikes on McDonald's are a symbol of Moscow's contempt for Western values.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert "Madyar" Brovdi stated that the Crimean Bridge is not being touched so that collaborators and Russians can leave the peninsula. He emphasized that there is no fuel in Crimea, which renders the Russian military machine inoperable.
The Office of the President stated that the visit of American blogger Laura Loomer will help her personally see the situation in Ukraine and not succumb to Russian propaganda.
The vessel LPG Gas Lisbon, sailing under the Liberian flag, was struck outside Romania's territorial waters. This is likely another incident related to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The counterintelligence of the SBU thwarted a double terrorist attack by Russian special services in the courtyard of a residential complex in the center of Ivano-Frankivsk. The preparation was carried out by a local unemployed person who was recruited via Telegram.
Laura Loomer, a Trump supporter, admitted that Russian media misled her. She saw evidence of Russian crimes in Bucha and called for a reconsideration of views.
These statements also increase their poll numbers. At the same time, Putin's regime political technologists are looking for ways to monopolize this rhetoric.
The propaganda channel "Two Majors" called on entrepreneurs to finance mobile fire groups to protect facilities. The authors predict the spread of attacks across all of Russia using Crimea as an example.
In Telavi, a man hit a woman who was speaking Russian at a wedding. After the suspect was detained, protest actions began in Georgia with slogans against Putin.
Fighters of the 225th separate assault regiment captured 64 Russian servicemen during a cleanup operation in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The Russians had infiltrated the rear for reconnaissance and propaganda.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
The Ministry of Education assesses the damage from the missile strike on the "Convi" printing house, where almost 250,000 books were destroyed. The department plans to reprint the necessary educational literature for schools.
The President of Ukraine met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, thanking him for prayers and support. They discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war and return abducted children.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the Kremlin may consider the Baltic countries and Poland as the next target for escalation. Experts consider Estonia the most vulnerable due to military resources and geography.
Due to failures in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin may resort to new escalation. According to the minister, the Baltic region and Poland are the nearest targets.
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment, a 19-year-old to 15 years in prison for a terrorist attack near a military enlistment office. The explosion was carried out on the orders of Russian special services, a courier was killed, seven were injured.
Moscow and St. Petersburg have received priority gasoline supplies, while in other regions of the Russian Federation up to 50% of gas stations are closing. In the Perm region and Karelia, deaths of elderly people in queues for fuel have been recorded.
Volunteer and public activist Maria Berlinska stated that citizens can protest, but cannot choose the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cardboard signs. She warned against criticism of the military command, which plays into Russia's hands.
GUR reports that the population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years. Russia is purposefully changing the ethnic composition of the territories by resettling Russians.
In July 2026, Russia used up to two-thirds of the annual production of Zircon missiles and launched 107 ballistic missiles. At the same time, the number of drones launched decreased from 5,749 in June to 2,955 in July.
On the night of July 20, russia launched two missiles and 94 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 81 UAVs, one missile did not reach its target.
The Russian Federation has begun equipping combat ships with "Peroyed-M" electronic warfare systems. The new systems were spotted on the cruiser "Varyag" and other ships, but not in the Black Sea Fleet.