Canada will provide an additional 20 million Canadian dollars to support the maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine. The funds will be directed to the tank maintenance and repair center in Poland.
At the 29th meeting in the "Ramstein" format, partners announced key decisions regarding strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. The USA is initiating a new mechanism jointly with NATO for European countries to purchase American weapons, and the Netherlands is allocating 125 million euros for the maintenance of F-16 aircraft.
On July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed new ambassadors to a number of countries and international organizations. Among the appointments are ambassadors to Kenya, Kuwait, Spain, Oman, Canada, Mexico, Cyprus, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Angola, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, UAE, Algeria, and South Africa.
Hackers are exploiting a serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint server software for a global attack on government agencies and businesses. Tens of thousands of servers are at risk, and Microsoft has released a patch for only one version, leaving others vulnerable.
The Trump administration is reviewing the schedule for transferring Patriot air defense systems so that Germany can promptly transfer two complexes to Ukraine. The US will accelerate arms supplies to allies who transfer their stocks to Ukraine.
Law enforcement agencies from over ten European countries, Canada, and the USA conducted a joint operation "Eastwood" against the NoName057(16) network. As a result, over a hundred computer systems were destroyed and seven arrest warrants were issued, including for six Russian citizens.
Canada will restrict duty-free imports of cheap foreign steel to help producers affected by US tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the prioritization of Canadian steel in large projects and investments in production.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated the Netherlands with a score of 3:2, securing its place in the Nations League for the next season. This victory also allowed the team to continue fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO on arming Ukraine. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Canada, and Great Britain supported the initiative, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia refused.
Yulia Navalnaya called on the Italian authorities to cancel the concert of conductor Valery Gergiev, scheduled for July 2025 in Reggia di Caserta, due to his support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gergiev, who supported the annexation of Crimea and the full-scale war, is under sanctions from Ukraine, Canada, and some EU countries.
European NATO allies and Canada will take on the main role in financing American weapons for Ukraine. This will include air defense systems, ammunition, and other equipment.
Global sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids increased by 24% in June, reaching 1. 8 million units. Sales in China and Europe showed significant growth, while the US recorded a 1% decline.
The United States will prioritize the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine through Europe. Europe and Canada will pay for weapons manufactured in the US.
The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Canada discussed strengthening economic and strategic cooperation. The leaders focused on competitiveness, defense procurement, and clean technologies.
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its expectations for wheat production in Ukraine for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Wheat exports from Ukraine have been reduced to 15.5 million tons, and global wheat trade will also decrease.
Excavations have begun in Ireland at the site of a former mother and baby home, where the remains of hundreds of infants are believed to be located. This investigation will last two years, having uncovered evidence of a mass grave in a disused underground septic tank.
Starting August 1, the United States is imposing 30% tariffs on goods imported from the European Union and Mexico. President Donald Trump announced this on social media, expanding tariff restrictions to a number of countries.
Hungarian volunteer Ásér Benjámin, born in 2004, died during a combat mission in Ukraine. His father, Ásér Natan, who lives in Canada, wishes to bury his son in Kyiv or Toronto, as he himself cannot return to Hungary.
On July 12, the International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms, established by the UN in 2023, and World Rum Day, which is celebrated on the second Saturday of July, are observed. Also on this day, International Nude Bathing Day, World Flight Attendant Day, Different Colored Eyes Day, and Paper Bag Day are celebrated.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 35% tariff on imported goods from Canada starting August 1, 2025. This decision is part of the trade war, despite Canada's cancellation of the digital services tax.
The second attempt by ARMA to find a manager for the Gulliver shopping mall has been ongoing for three months. In the final, PP "Limex Express Kyiv" and LLC "Alakor City" remained, the owner of which has Russian citizenship.
President Zelenskyy announced expectations of a decision regarding the 18th package of sanctions against Russia and the US's proximity to implementing them. Ukraine is also working on joint drone production with several countries, including Denmark and Germany.
The new HWO space telescope, to be unveiled in 2025, is designed to search for and characterize potentially habitable exoplanets. Its main goal is to detect liquid water on the surface of at least 25 planets.
Czech President Petr Pavel presented a plan for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome. It envisages attracting private capital, institutional reforms, and shared responsibility of allies.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 20. 49°C. This is 2.81°C above the 1991-2020 average, indicating increased heat stress in the region.
US President Donald Trump has postponed the increase of trade tariffs on imports from the EU until August 1. Experts believe that this may be another postponement, as the customs war is not beneficial to either side, and its impact on Ukraine will be insignificant.
The Port of Rotterdam is reserving berths for vessels with military cargo and planning cargo diversions in case of conflict. This is being done in coordination with Antwerp and at NATO's request.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to London, the first since 2008. He is expected to meet with King Charles III and discuss the migration agreement.
A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.
