Russians are integrating solutions that allow "Shaheds" to bypass Ukrainian interceptor drones, and Ukraine is implementing other solutions. The occupiers will also switch to jet drones, which requires further work on this.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova welcomed the signing of the law on strengthening ARMA's institutional capacity. This step is in line with commitments regarding the Ukraine Facility and paves the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in aid from the EU.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the team involved in the release of prisoners, including the liberated defenders of Mariupol and paramedic Taira. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale war, 5,857 people have been returned, with another 555 outside of exchanges.
A number of public organizations and media demand the immediate resumption of online broadcasts of plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada, starting from the next one. This decision is of fundamental importance for anti-corruption reform and Ukraine's European integration.
President Zelenskyy released an address on the Day of Mourning and Commemoration of the Defenders of Ukraine who died in captivity. This decision was made after the Russian war crime in Olenivka on the night of July 28-29, 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the gradual closing of the funding gap for drone production in Ukraine. New negotiations with partners on this issue are planned for this week, as well as discussions on assistance in strengthening the air shield.
The US government has budgeted $934 million for the upgrade of a Boeing 747-8, provided by Qatar, which will be used by President Donald Trump. The aircraft, valued at $400 million, will become the most expensive aircraft ever transferred to a US president.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military and civilian medics, awarding them state honors. He also familiarized himself with the work of the medical unit and specialized transport for evacuation.
President Zelenskyy and European Commission President von der Leyen discussed the anti-corruption bodies bill, which is to be adopted next week. Ukraine continues reforms to receive financial assistance and synchronizes sanctions against the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that initiates a large-scale reform of ARMA, which provides for changes in asset management and strengthening control. This step opens the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in financial assistance from the EU.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against over 90 Russian companies that extract rare earth metals for the Russian military-industrial complex. Additionally, 18 packages of European sanctions have been synchronized, targeting the shadow tanker fleet and 53 individuals and legal entities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron. The parties discussed defense needs, including strengthening air defense, supplying SAMP/T and Crotale missiles, and financing the production of Ukrainian drones. They also discussed the training of Ukrainian pilots on "Mirages" and Ukraine's European integration path.
President Zelenskyy signed a decree on new personal sanctions against dozens of individuals and legal entities from Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE. The restrictions apply to companies involved in the extraction and processing of rare earth metals for drone production and the supply of military-purpose technologies to the Russian military-industrial complex.
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.
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.
On July 26, Russian troops lost 920 soldiers and 11 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 27.07.25 are estimated at 1,049,250 personnel.
The Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 300 million to support higher education institutions in frontline and border regions, such as Sumy Oblast, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. This decision aims to preserve educational centers and student communities amidst the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's economic losses from the war are tangible and will become even greater. He heard an intelligence report on the effectiveness of sanctions and instructed to intensify work with partners.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expanded the list of nominations for the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine from 7 to 13. The changes were introduced by decree No. 553/2025 on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the prize's establishment.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that NATO and the US estimate Russia and China's readiness for open confrontation with the West by 2027. He received this information from the Commander of NATO's Allied Forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, 684 Ukrainian soldiers have been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine, 428 of them posthumously. President Zelenskyy signed a decree on the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Maksym Kazban, commander of the "Lyut" brigade, who died in a car accident in Donetsk region.
Lithuania plans to allocate up to 30 million euros for the purchase of American long-range Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. This decision is part of an agreement under which European NATO members will buy American weapons for Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy received reports from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, heads of the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Main Intelligence Directorate. The situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and actions in the Sumy region were discussed. Sanctions against Russia and drone production were also addressed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to police colonel Maksym Kazban, commander of the National Police of Ukraine's Joint Assault Brigade "Lyut". Kazban died in a car accident in Donetsk region on July 22.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack, stating that Ukrainian long-range drones provide a response to such strikes. He noted that Russian military enterprises, logistics, and airports should feel the consequences of the war.
Russian officials are delaying top-level negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that Russia is only feigning interest in negotiations to buy time.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced a principled agreement between Ukraine and Russia on a meeting of their leaders. Negotiations on the summit's terms are ongoing, with delegations working on an interim solution.
G7 ambassadors welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's commitment to quickly restore and ensure the independence of anti-corruption bodies. They expect the Verkhovna Rada to quickly adopt the law submitted by Zelenskyy, which is key for reforms and EU integration.
President Zelenskyy instructed to prepare a Technology Staff meeting on drones. The goal is to achieve the production of 500-1000 interceptors per day.
