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Representatives of the Government and the Office of the President of Ukraine met delegations from Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy in Kyiv. The symbolic significance of the visits is emphasized – it is important for strengthening the security of Europe and the world.
Poland receives military aid from allies after overnight Russian drone attacks. Sweden urgently dispatches air defense systems and aircraft, while the Netherlands supplies multi-layered defense systems and military personnel.
Duke of Sussex Harry arrived at Clarence House to meet with King Charles III. This is the first face-to-face meeting between father and son since February 2024.
President Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance and training in shooting down Russian drones, including "Shaheds. " This occurred after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz held talks with defense ministers of allied countries, including Ukraine. They assured support for Poland's decisive actions after the Russian drone attack.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the appearance of 19 drones in the country's airspace cannot be a coincidence, and NATO air defense forces have been tested. He also noted that this is an unprecedented violation of EU and NATO space, and discussions will take place at the highest level.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in London with representatives of the E5 countries. Priority issues discussed included strengthening air defense, joint arms production, and obtaining long-range capabilities.
The Ukrainian national team took second overall team place at the 2025 World Cup in wheelchair dance sport in Italy. 12 out of 14 Ukrainian athletes won 13 awards: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of the G7 parliamentary summit, where Ukraine was represented. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, met with the speakers of the G7 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament, who support Ukraine.
Donatella Versace joined mourners in Milan to honor the memory of Giorgio Armani, whose body is on display for farewell. The Italian billionaire died at the age of 91.
The average water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea in July 2025 reached a record 26. 9 °C, the highest figure ever recorded. This warming, caused by climate change, poses serious risks to marine and coastal ecosystems, scientists warn.
After the death of fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the question arose regarding his heir and the future fate of the fashion brand. Although Armani stated about the succession plan, the details remain unknown, causing discussions.
Ukraine is building its first joint weapons factory in Denmark and calls on Italy to join similar projects. Europe needs a new network of modern defense production to strengthen resilience.
President Zelenskyy stated that 26 out of 35 countries are ready to provide real security support to Ukraine, including the USA. He also discussed with Trump paths to peace and disappointment with some European countries that finance Russia.
President Zelenskyy announced the start of building a security system that will pressure Russia to stop the war. 35 countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, 26 of them - real support.
The Ukrainian pharmacy market offers a wide selection, flexible prices, and high-quality service, surpassing the European experience. As of July 2025, 18,280 pharmacy outlets are operating in Ukraine, which is 88% of the pre-war level.
Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy would not send troops to Ukraine but was ready to support monitoring and training initiatives outside its borders. She also proposed a collective security mechanism for Ukraine, inspired by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.
Italian prosecutors are investigating a pornographic website that published fake images of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other women. The site, which had 700,000 subscribers, was shut down, but law enforcement is investigating the origin of the photos and cases of blackmail.
Users worldwide are reporting massive outages of Google and YouTube services. Most problems occurred with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Drive.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
In Italy, a 45-year-old man is accused of posting fake porn photos of famous people, including politicians. Police launched an investigation after complaints from Giorgia Meloni, her sister, and the opposition leader.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with IOC President Kirsty Coventry. They discussed preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics and maintaining a principled stance on Russia and Belarus.
The application of sanctions against citizens of Ukraine contradicts legislation and creates legal conflicts. This can lead to multi-billion dollar lawsuits against Ukraine.
In January-July 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of steel semi-finished products by 36. 3%, but increased pig iron exports by 55% compared to 2024. Revenue from semi-finished product exports fell, while that from pig iron increased.
In the Carpathians, 30 children from Kyiv and Dnipro are spending 10 days at a summer camp without air raid sirens. The camp, founded in 2017, moved from Kyiv to provide a safe vacation for children during the war.
The fire near Gelendzhik, which broke out after a drone attack, covered more than 40 hectares of forest. The fire threatens a winery associated with the Russian dictator.
The European Commission is developing a mechanism to transfer nearly 200 billion euros of immobilized Russian assets for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. This option involves moving the assets into riskier investments to generate higher returns, as well as creating a special purpose fund.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani believes that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end by the end of the year. Italy has also appointed a new ambassador to Moscow.
German law enforcement identified all members of the group involved in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions in 2022. Arrest warrants have been issued for six Ukrainian citizens, and one suspect has been detained in Italy.