Kyiv

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration visited Kyiv and met with her Ukrainian counterpart to discuss the next steps in the EU accession negotiations.

A fire broke out in a business center in the Pechersk district of Kyiv, injuring two people who refused hospitalization.

The Slovak parliament failed to include a resolution condemning russia's attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv on its agenda.

Zelenskyy set a goal to have a fully prepared plan for the second Peace Summit in November, where he believes Russian representatives should be present, despite Russia's refusal to participate.

Since the beginning of July, 10 temperature records have been set in Kyiv: the maximum temperature reached 35. 9°C, and the average daily temperature exceeded the climate norm by 8.3°C.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Kyiv, 201 civilians, including 10 children, have been killed and 680 people, including 106 children, have been wounded to date.

Over the past weekend, 66 people, including 10 children, drowned in Ukrainian waterways, bringing the total number of water-related deaths since the beginning of the year to 672.

As a result of a missile attack on Kyiv by Russian troops on July 8, 129 buildings were damaged, 33 people were killed, 121 were injured, and 28 adults and 5 children are still in hospitals in the capital.

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.

Kyiv police detained a 26-year-old Kyiv resident who tried to illegally sell an arsenal of weapons, including assault rifles, grenades, ammunition and explosives worth over 170,000 UAH, for which he faces up to 7 years in prison.

On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, President Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians and emphasized Ukraine's struggle against Russia to preserve its independence, statehood and human values, promising that future generations would inherit pride in Ukraine, not its pain.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions - rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts - 446 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine were cut off from electricity supply, and regional power company crews are working to restore power.

On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which is dedicated to the baptism of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr in 988 and the establishment of Christianity on the territory of our country.

On July 15-16, most of Ukraine will experience hot weather without precipitation, with temperatures reaching 35-41°C, except for the western regions, where short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected with temperatures of 31-36°C.

The 15th Odesa International Film Festival opened in Kyiv with a minute of silence for the victims of the war in Ukraine, and will screen national and international film programs until July 20.

Tomorrow afternoon, the temperature will reach a hot 35-39°C in Kyiv and the region, and 36-38°C in Kyiv.

The peak of extreme heat in the capital falls on July 14-16.

The Office of the President of Ukraine confirmed the fact of negotiations.

Another 4 MAN trucks, purchased at the expense of the local budget of Bila Tserkva, were handed over to the 72nd Brigade by the Kyiv region authorities.

Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv are among the cheapest cities to live in the world, with the cost of living in Kyiv 72% lower than in New York, according to Numbeo.

Intense heat with temperatures up to +40°C will continue in Ukraine until July 18, with a temporary slight decrease after that.

A recruiting center for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Odesa, offering advice and assistance in choosing positions that match civilian skills for men and women aged 18 to 60.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, acknowledged that the process of purging employees with anti-Ukrainian views is underway, stating: "We are working on traitors, there is still a lot of work to be done. "

Two fires caused by short circuits in microwave ovens occurred in residential buildings in Kyiv's Obolon district, but were quickly extinguished without casualties.

Kyiv RMA and the State of Utah signed a memorandum of understanding. The document states the intention to develop cooperation in the areas of economy, agriculture, energy, health and environment, science, technology, art, culture, and humanitarianism.

In most regions of Ukraine today, the heat will be 35-41°C, sometimes up to 40-41°C in the south, while in the far west there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed NATO's support for Ukraine's membership, but emphasized that Kyiv's accession to NATO should take place in the foreseeable future, not after decades of waiting, to ensure strategic security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region.

During the visit, Zelenskyy met with U. S. governors to discuss Russian aggression, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, regional cooperation, and the need for bomb shelters, electricity generation, and assistance in rebuilding schools and hospitals in the wake of Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the sale of the state-owned Ukraina Hotel in Kyiv, setting the starting price at over UAH 1 billion.