The National Police exposed Ukrainian oligarch Kostiantyn Zhevago, who, despite sanctions, continued to produce and sell medicines in the Russian Federation, financing its budget. His company earned over UAH 420 million by selling medicines, including for Russian military hospitals.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
Major General Vadym Skibitsky explained that long-range Tomahawk missiles, which were considered for transfer to Ukraine, are difficult to deploy due to the lack of appropriate launchers.
On July 17, hot weather up to +36 degrees is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains in some places. On July 18, the temperature will drop to +20-26 degrees, and heavy rains will cover the west, north, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions.
On July 15, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih, causing a fire and casualties. There were also loud explosions in the Dnipro and Synelnykove districts.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv on July 15 during an air raid alert. Russia launched at least 17 strikes on the city, with hits recorded in the Kyivskyi district. Most of the strikes targeted a civilian enterprise. A fire broke out as a result of the shelling.
On the evening of July 15, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a threat from the south.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and US Presidential Special Representative Keith Kellogg discussed expanding Ukrainian-American cooperation in the defense sector.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelensky should not strike Moscow, even if the US provides Ukraine with long-range weapons. He emphasized that he does not take any side, but seeks to stop the death of thousands of people.
Pechersk Court of Kyiv chose a preventive measure for the head of the "Anti-Corruption Action Center" Vitaliy Shabunin. He was assigned a personal obligation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa in Kyiv. Latvia has already begun supplying 42 Patria armored vehicles.
In Ukraine, the operation of internet resources used for the distribution of child pornography, drugs, and money laundering has been stopped. This was the result of an international investigation involving law enforcement agencies from the USA and France.
Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to continue the war in Ukraine, ignoring Donald Trump's threats of sanctions.
Vitaliy Shabunin's lawyer became Serhiy Rokun, a former senior NABU detective who was involved in scandals with surveillance of a synagogue and at the ECHR. Shabunin is being chosen a pre-trial measure in a case of evasion of military service and illegal use of Ukrainian Armed Forces transport.
The head of the capital construction management department of Kyivavtodor and the chief engineer of a private company received suspicion for poor road repair in the center of Kyiv. The capital suffered 5 million hryvnias in damages due to falsified test protocols and acts of completed works.
The Pechersk Court of Kyiv began a session on choosing a pre-trial restraint for Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK). He is suspected of evading military service.
Three commanders of Russian army units have been notified of suspicion in the shelling of a civilian gathering in Chernihiv on March 16, 2022. At that time, 20 people died and 28 more were injured.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained six FSB agents who planned terrorist attacks against servicemen in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and Rivne. The perpetrators were recruited through Telegram channels and used improvised explosive devices.
The indictment against the organizers of drug trafficking to the Kyiv pre-trial detention center has been sent to court. The scheme, which brought in UAH 200,000 monthly, operated with the participation of detainees of the pre-trial detention center and accomplices at large, who ensured the purchase and transfer of drugs.
On July 16, temperatures in Ukraine are expected to range from +22 to +36 degrees, with local rain and thunderstorms in the western, central, and northern regions. In Kyiv, +27+30 degrees are forecast, with a possible thunderstorm in the evening.
The developer demands to revoke the protected status of "Osokorky Meadows" in Kyiv for the construction of a transport interchange.
Prosecutors of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office sent an indictment to the court against 14 members of a criminal organization who fraudulently obtained bank card data of Czech citizens and withdrew money from them. The group operated with a clear distribution of roles, using phishing links and imitating bank support.
Law enforcement officers detained an agent of the Russian special services who tried to blow up an apartment building in Rivne. The 27-year-old Lviv resident installed a homemade explosive device in a rented apartment, planning to record the explosion on camera.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a bill on amendments to the State Budget-2025 for financial support of the security and defense sector. The bill provides for the redirection of 10% of Kyiv's corporate income tax to the Reserve Fund of the state budget from August 1 to December 31.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the full history of Europe is impossible without Ukraine, its battles, and prominent figures. He emphasized that the fate of all of Europe is being decided now, as Ukraine fights for its freedom.
A resident of Mykolaiv has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting, sexually abusing, and raping his underage daughter. The man molested and then raped his daughter for 5 years, starting when she was 5 years old.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk believes that changes in Trump's strategy will not affect Putin; on the contrary, Russia will intensify its efforts within 50 days. This period is likely related to new Russian peace proposals and ends on September 2, the anniversary of the end of World War II.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin, but said he was not done with him. Trump also announced plans to supply weapons to Ukraine and warned of possible tariffs on Russia.
On July 15, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in places. Air temperature will range from +24°C in the west to +37°C in the south.
On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, associated with the Baptism of Kyivan Rus', and the Day of Ukrainian Peacekeepers. On this day, the memory of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Volodymyr the Great is also honored.
