US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra proposes to abolish integration benefits, which will save 317 million euros. This will mainly affect Ukrainians, who constitute the majority of aid recipients.
European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.
French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the importance of Ukrainian and European participation in resolving Russia's war. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin, where the cessation of Russia's aggression in Ukraine will be discussed.
Leaders of European countries supported Donald Trump's efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and achieving peace. They emphasized the importance of diplomacy, support for Ukraine, and pressure on Russia.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak shared details of a meeting in Great Britain with US Vice President JD Vance and European security advisors. Support for Ukraine and conditions for lasting peace were discussed.
A security meeting took place in Great Britain with the participation of representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe. British Foreign Minister David Lammy confirmed the presence of Andriy Yermak and JD Vance.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders coordinated positions for the most productive joint work with the USA and discussed the response to the aggression of the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced new sanctions against 18 individuals and 17 legal entities associated with the activities of "Rosatom". The restrictions apply to those involved in the integration of the ZNPP into the Russian energy system and the capture of the ChNPP.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
16-year-old Rafael Kazbekova won gold at the Junior World Climbing Championship in Helsinki. She became the first Ukrainian in 15 years to win "gold" in the U17 category.
The US Department of Defense announced on July 31, 2025, the signing of large-scale contracts worth tens of billions of dollars. The agreements cover aviation, navy, army, scientific developments, and international cooperation, including arms supplies to allies.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho. The parties discussed Ukraine's European integration, NATO accession, and defense cooperation.
France and 14 other states signed a joint statement calling on the world to recognize the Palestinian state. This happened after a conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed defense cooperation with the Association of Finnish Defense and Aerospace Industries. Ukraine invited Finnish companies to an international defense forum and expressed interest in Finland's experience in building shelters.
Ukraine's leading allies in Europe plan to approach the EU for tens of billions of euros in loans for joint procurement of weapons for Ukraine and to strengthen their own defense. The SAFE program envisages loans for weapons, financed by EU debt with a 45-year repayment period.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
The ICRC, together with the National Police of Ukraine and the Commissioner for Missing Persons, will conduct DNA sample collection in the Baltic and Northern European countries. Applications are accepted until July 31, 2025, to search for missing relatives.
A number of countries issued a joint statement, calling on Israel to cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip due to the suffering of the civilian population. The Israeli Prime Minister's advisor called this statement a "delusion" that sends Hamas a "wrong and dangerous signal" because it does not pressure the group.
Poland is finalizing negotiations to acquire a stake in the satellite company Iceye, which gained prominence for tracking Russian troop movements. This investment will add to the $550 million raised by the company, which is valued at over $1 billion.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he would vote against the EU budget for 2028–2034, which provides for the allocation of 100 billion euros to support Ukraine. He justifies this by saying that the budget "sends Hungarians' money to Ukraine" and "destroys Hungarian farmers."
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.
France supports the European Commission's proposal for an EU budget of almost 2 trillion euros for 2028–2034, citing threats from Russia. Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands consider such expenditures excessive and demand a more frugal approach.
