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.
The French Parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 15 from the start of the school year. The law also prohibits mobile phones in upper secondary school classes, except for educational resources.
French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.
New Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first conversation with the head of the European Commission, discussing reforms and European integration. He also raised the issues of sanctions, air defense, and financial aid.
The head of the European Commission held a conversation with the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, discussing reforms for EU accession and defense equipment. Also discussed were preparations for winter and energy infrastructure.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Serhiy Koretsky on his confirmation as Prime Minister of Ukraine. She expressed confidence in continued cooperation and support for reforms.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
The President emphasized that "unity is a great strength" and there should be "a single view of the Ministry of Defense and the army".
The European Union allocates €1 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of drones. This is another tranche under the €90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new EU-Ukraine partnership in the defense industry. The parties signed an agreement on drones, which will combine Ukrainian expertise and European industrial scale.
The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv for her 11th visit. She will announce new initiatives for the integration of the defense industry.
On Wednesday, July 15, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced in the central part of Kyiv due to security measures. The restrictions will be in effect on several streets in the Pechersk, Podil, Solomyanka and Shevchenko districts.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on July 15. This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill at a briefing in Brussels.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported the recommendation to ban children under 13 from using social media. Access should be phased in according to age, and screens are not recommended at all for children under three.
According to Ursula von der Leyen, countries that have signed relevant agreements with the European Union gain broader opportunities for cooperation.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the provision of 90 billion euros in credit support to Ukraine for the next two years. She also emphasized the deteriorating situation in Russia.
According to the head of the European Commission, a new situation is emerging that indicates changes in Ukraine's favor. She also emphasized the importance of cooperation between Ukraine and EU states in the field of security.
The war in Iran has cost the EU 25 billion euros, prompting Brussels to create a corridor through India. The IMEC project aims to secure the supply of energy and goods.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry called the restrictions against the head of the ROC symbolic and counterproductive. The country also does not support part of the energy sanctions in the EU's 21st package.
Zelenskyy discussed with EU leaders the schedule for opening the next five clusters and a new sanctions package. Ukraine expects to receive the first financial tranche this month.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and pressure on Russia with G7 leaders. The US is ready to provide support for the implementation of all peace agreements.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and licenses for anti-ballistic systems with the G7. Partners will provide a winter energy package and assist with reconstruction.
At the G7 summit, allies will try to persuade Trump to increase pressure on Russia for the sake of peace. The US President, however, may consider the option of negotiations with Putin without Europe's assistance.
The EU will create AI gigafactories to train models on public infrastructure. This will help retain promising tech startups within the bloc.
In 2025, the EU's trade deficit with China reached a record 360 billion euros. Ursula von der Leyen called for the protection of Brussels' internal market.
