War in Ukraine
EU will allow Dynagas to continue transporting Russian LNG to third countries for 12 months. A compromise was reached after resistance from Athens, which defended the interests of the Greek shipowner.
On the night of July 23, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 5 guided missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized two missiles and 154 drones.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law allowing citizens with criminal records to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is preparing to announce mobilization and possible civil unrest.
On July 22, Russian troops lost 1,460 military personnel and 1,688 drones. Total losses from 24.02.22 to 23.07.26 amount to 1,434,690 people.
Russian dictator Putin resorts to petty manipulations with numbers to paint a positive picture where there is none. The CPD claims: since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been lurching from one crisis to another, and only Putin's decision can end this.
The UN has presented the Response Plan for the autumn-winter period 2026-2027, which provides $358 million for 2. 1 million Ukrainians. The aid will include heating, housing repairs, medical and food support.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, officials have begun to be issued military body armor. This creates additional risks, as civilian and military functions are deliberately mixed.
Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov stated readiness for cooperation with the US after a meeting with the ambassador to NATO. The sides discussed licensing the production of missiles for Patriot and the situation on the front.
On the evening of July 22, Russian drones attacked gas stations in the Kovpakivskyi and Zarichnyi districts of Sumy. No casualties have been reported so far, there is a threat of repeated strikes.
Andriy Sybiha held talks with Johann Wadephul. The sides coordinated efforts to restore freedom of navigation and strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
In the evening of July 22, the enemy attacked one of the enterprises in Zaporizhzhia with a drone, causing a fire. Emergency services are working on the scene.
Since the beginning of the day, 211 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The Russian invaders launched 5,746 kamikaze drones and dropped 187 guided aerial bombs.
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.
In Kharkiv, Russians attacked a gas station with an FPV drone for the second time today. As a result of the shelling, a 22-year-old woman was injured, and a fire broke out.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a good and important conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. They discussed intensifying diplomacy to bring a dignified peace closer.
Oleksii Stalker stated that those who do not serve talk the most about army reform. He named Shabunin, Mokryk, and Nikolov as examples of fictitiously discharged or reserved individuals.
Gas station operators reduced the remaining gasoline and diesel in underground tanks to minimize losses. If necessary, mobile gas stations can be deployed.
The President of Ukraine held a conversation with the special representatives of the US President. They discussed ideas for restoring diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Global carrier Maersk halts container shipping to the Ukrainian port because of russian attacks. Cargo from Chornomorsk will be redirected to the Romanian port of Constanța.
Enemy aerial bombs struck Lezhine, destroying houses. Preliminary, people may be under the rubble.
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding countries. This is part of European allies' efforts to reduce dependence on American weapons.
The most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions. In other directions, no significant changes in the situation are currently occurring.
According to the publication, Putin wants to keep the captured areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions under his control. At the same time, the Kremlin has strengthened its position due to the escalation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia, resulting in a fire on the territory of a food industry enterprise. One person is reported injured; the drone caused cars and premises to catch fire.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated that he has an agreement with the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to be honest. They are working on practical steps to end the war on Ukraine's terms.
Ukraine has committed to the IMF to gradually increase tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water. At the same time, it plans to provide targeted support to vulnerable households.
On July 20, as part of the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI operation, the tanker MV SOUTH STAR was detained, suspected of sailing under a false flag. EU member states approved the EUNAVFOR ATALANTA operation to verify flags on vessels of the Russian shadow fleet.
The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against five Russian servicemen involved in the airstrike on the "Epitsentr" hypermarket in Kharkiv on May 25, 2024. As a result of the attack, 19 people were killed, including two children, and 46 were injured.