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Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced that diesel supplies to Ukraine might be cut off if Kyiv does not resume transit of Lukoil oil. He offered a technical solution to his Ukrainian counterpart, Shmyhal.

The Polish Foreign Minister said that Hungary did not receive support at the EU Council meeting. Its position between Moscow and Brussels irritates other members, and the proposal to hold the meeting in Ukraine was vetoed by Hungary.

Ukrainian fencer Olha Harlan defeated Hungary's Anna Marton in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics with a score of 15:7. The sabre semifinal match will take place no earlier than 20:00.

Political analyst Taras Zahorodniy calls for an investigation into the situation with businessman Valeriy Mishchenko, who is suspected of illegally seizing Medvedchuk's companies. The assets were supposed to be confiscated by the state, but ended up in Mishchenko's hands.

Poland's deputy foreign minister suggested that Hungary should withdraw from the EU and NATO and form an alliance with Putin because of its constant criticism of these organizations. He also recalled Hungary's blocking of EU funds for Poland.

Hungary borrowed €1 billion from three Chinese banks in the spring of 2024. This is the largest loan in the country's history, to be repaid within three years, and is aimed at financing infrastructure and energy.

The EU countries have rejected a call by Hungary and Slovakia to lift sanctions against Lukoil in order to resume oil transit through Ukraine. The European Commission said that additional time was needed to assess the situation.

The SBGS spokesperson said that most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded at the sections with Moldova and Romania. The number of such attempts remains stable, without a sharp increase or decrease.

NPC Ukrenergo announced the cancellation of daytime power outages in most regions of Ukraine on July 24. It is planned to import electricity from 5 countries in the total amount of 26,528 MWh.

After the repairs, a nuclear unit was connected to the power grid, which will reduce the power shortage. In the western and southern regions, the restrictions are in effect from 18:00 to 24:00, while in the rest of the country they are in place around the clock.

The Hungarian Foreign Minister announced the blocking of payments from the European Peace Fund to compensate for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The reason for this was Ukraine's tightening of sanctions against Lukoil, which led to the suspension of Russian oil transit.

The Deputy Minister of Energy refuted the myth about Ukraine's electricity exports. Due to the destruction of 9 GW of generating capacities, the country imports electricity to cover domestic needs.

Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.

Russian troops attacked an energy facility in northern Ukraine. Due to the lack of capacity, power outage schedules are applied, and 507 settlements are left without electricity.

Robert Fico said that the sanctions against lukoil hurt some EU countries, not russia. He says that this could lead to a reduction in oil supplies to the Slovnaft refinery and affect supplies to Ukraine.

Ukraine has partially banned the transit of Russian oil, which threatens Hungary's energy security. Budapest is looking for alternative sources of supply, fearing fuel shortages and power outages.

Russian troops attacked the facilities of the electricity transmission system operator. More than 28,000 customers in Chernihiv and Poltava oblasts were cut off from electricity supply due to the shelling, and blackout schedules are in place.

Gas piston stations are being installed in Odesa to reduce electricity consumption by boiler houses and provide the population with more electricity.

Due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's uncoordinated visits to Moscow and Beijing during Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, some countries are considering boycotting ministerial meetings or handing over the presidency to another country.

Due to the heat wave, power outage schedules are in effect throughout the day, with the highest volume from 11:00 to 22:00, as emergency outages were canceled after equipment was restored, while 166 settlements in two regions were left without electricity due to the weather.

Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presents the "Orban Plan" for peace talks to EU leaders after visiting Ukraine, Russia, and China on a "peacekeeping mission.

Due to the abnormal heat wave in Ukraine and Europe, electricity consumption peaked, exceeding the capacity of Ukrainian power plants, leading to scheduled outages throughout the day and more outage schedules starting at 4 p. m., as well as reduced electricity imports from neighboring countries that were also affected by the heat.

Due to the extreme heat, fires broke out at energy facilities in western Ukraine, leading to power outages and restrictions for consumers.

In the Donetsk region, a power brigade came under enemy fire, injuring the driver, and the building of the control center was destroyed by Russian shelling, injuring two people.

Due to the heat wave, Ukraine is experiencing high electricity consumption, requiring emergency assistance from the EU and scheduled power outages throughout the day.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets with former US President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss "ways to establish peace" in Ukraine.