Metropolitan Hilarion, who was involved in a drug case in the Czech Republic, was allowed to stay in Russia to care for his mother. His new place of service became the Exaltation of the Cross Monastery in the Moscow region.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant will shut down Unit 3 on July 29, 2026, due to a critical drop in the Danube's water level to -118 cm. Specialists are constantly monitoring the situation to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
Poland's MFA called Putin's statements about a possible division of Ukraine disinformation. Warsaw stated it has no territorial claims and supports Ukraine's sovereignty.
Lawmakers approved the creation of the National Asset Recovery Agency, which has broad powers to fight corruption. The new body will combine the functions of the prosecutor's office, police, and financial investigators.
The Russian dictator stated that Ukraine "sooner or later will lose the western lands," which he called "a gift from the USSR. " He also claimed that "the only guarantor of Ukraine's territorial integrity was precisely Russia."
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
In Transcarpathia, preparations for the opening of the "Bila Tserkva – Sighetu Marmației" checkpoint are being completed. At the first stage, it will operate around the clock for passenger cars, allowing up to 600 vehicles per day.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán. The parties discussed the security situation in the Black Sea and issues of national minorities.
The State Service for Ethnopolitics established that the Pochaiv Lavra is a structural subdivision of the UOC, affiliated with the ROC. The statute of the Lavra confirms its belonging to the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
The COELA working group did not approve the results of the screening of clusters 2 and 3 due to Hungary's position. The issue has been postponed to September 1, making it impossible to open a new cluster before the summer break.
Hungarian prosecutors conducted searches at the offices of the "Fidesz" party where the servers are located. The party accused the new government of attempting to shut down its activities.
The most titled chess player in the world, Judit Polgar, refused the offer to become the president of Hungary. She explained that she is not ready to take on the historical responsibility of uniting a divided nation.
The Ukrainian Football Association has approved the stadium in Trnava for the matches of the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nations League against Northern Ireland and Hungary. The arena holds 19,000 spectators and is already familiar to the Ukrainian national team.
The US Senate has introduced an updated version of a bill on sanctions against Russia, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% instead of 500%. The document is supported by about 60 senators and allows President Trump to temporarily suspend sanctions.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.
Péter Magyar proposed legendary chess player Judit Polgár the position of President of Hungary. A meeting is planned to discuss the proposal before the adoption of the new Constitution.
Antoine Lecouana covered 2200 km in 26 days, dedicating the journey to the Ukrainian people. He delivered letters of support from the mayors of Cannes and Grasse to the mayor of Lviv.
Tamás Sulyok signed constitutional amendments providing for the early termination of his powers. The president's mandate will end after the publication of the law in the official gazette.
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok has until July 18 to sign the law on the early termination of his powers. If he does not do so, parliament will begin impeachment proceedings.
At the "Astei" customs post, undeclared perfumes of world brands weighing 52 kg were discovered. The value of the goods exceeds UAH 500,000.
Péter Szijjártó left parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. In his new position, he will be responsible for external relations and business development.
Hungary's Defense Minister Romulus Rusin-Szendi stated the need to distance from Russia. The new government apologized to Finland for blocking its NATO accession.
The Hungarian parliament on July 14 adopted the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which prematurely terminates the mandate of President Tamás Sulyok. The changes also shorten the term of office of constitutional judges and limit deputies to three convocations.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar had contact on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels. Magyar called on European leaders to be honest and move away from double standards.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
European partners may finance the purchase of ten L-39NG Skyfox training and combat aircraft. The aircraft have been equipped with the capability to use underwing machine guns and missiles for intercepting drones.
