Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a separate meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where they will discuss the peace process with Russia. A meeting between Zelenskyy and all 100 senators is also scheduled at the Capitol amid the consideration of a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
On the night of July 28, Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine, of which 107 were shot down or suppressed. Hits of 16 strike UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 44. 8568 UAH, which is 5 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate rose by 10 kopecks to 51.0740 UAH.
In most of Ukraine on July 28, it will be cloudy with clearings, short-term rains and thunderstorms. The wind is northwesterly, daytime temperature 21-26°, in the southeast up to 29°.
Deputy Pentagon Director Travis Metz stated that Ukraine produces up to 7 million drones per year, while the US is only at the initial stage. The Pentagon's $1.1 billion program provides for orders of fewer than 200,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by February.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that negotiations with Ukraine are ongoing, but time is running out. In exchange for the aircraft, Warsaw wants to obtain cooperation in the production of drones.
The Austrian government plans to increase the term of military service from six to nine months due to the changing security situation following Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chancellor Christian Stocker stated the need to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
The occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia have officially launched the transfer of land to participants of the "special operation. " This is part of a policy to consolidate Russian presence and change demographics in the temporarily occupied territories.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that military spending will be a priority of the Russian budget. Since 2022, the war against Ukraine has cost Russian taxpayers $746.6 billion.
The Cabinet of Ministers re-approved the draft of the new Customs Code and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada. The document is key for adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU standards.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance to prepare a mechanism for state support of the book publishing industry, which is suffering losses due to Russian shelling. In July, 1.5 million books were destroyed, with damages amounting to hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
Polish law enforcement officers detained two individuals suspected of attacking Ukrainian citizens. The search for a third suspect is ongoing.
U. S. President Donald Trump will receive Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for separate meetings. They will discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The National Researcher System of Ukraine has received over 13 thousand applications for scholarships. The 2,650 best scientists will receive 10 thousand hryvnias monthly for two years.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian aid to Iran did not have a significant effect. He promised to ask Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about this.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visited the minesweeping vessel "Cherkasy", received from Britain in 2023. The leaders were also shown drones and unmanned vehicles.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom met with Ukrainian and British sailors after the Sea Breeze exercises. Zelenskyy noted the rapprochement with NATO and the importance of joint security in Europe.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
Denys Shtilerman stated that he is not involved in the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov from the post of Minister of Defense.
Alina Poloziuk won bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong, defeating three-time world champion Martina Batini in the quarterfinals. This is the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Championships in women's foil.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they discussed the protection of Ukraine, as well as London's decision to provide Kyiv with electronic warfare technologies to protect Ukrainian drones.
In Wrocław, a group of men attacked a Ukrainian couple because of their accent; the victims were hospitalized with suspected concussions. The city mayor declared zero tolerance for violence and xenophobia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The sides discussed the defense of Ukraine and the development of joint defense production.
Iran is unlikely to significantly increase its involvement in the war against Ukraine due to internal problems and the conflict with the US. The strike on a vessel with Iranian cargo was a signal from the US about Ukraine's readiness to be an ally.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky convened the ministries due to unsatisfactory implementation of stability plans. By the end of the week, he expects to receive a real picture of the situation regarding each direction.
On July 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM, the July full moon, called the Buck Moon due to the growth of antlers in deer, will occur. The best time to observe the phenomenon is in the evening after sunset, away from city lights.
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Balakliia, resulting in the death of a man and injuries to six people. Houses, a hospital, and shops were damaged.
NABU exposed a criminal group led by the former State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which appropriated funds from foreign donors. The money, laundered through conversion centers, was directed by the scheme's participants for their own enrichment.
On July 27, a drone entered Romania's airspace 36 km east of Sulina. Two F-16 aircraft were scrambled for monitoring, after which the drone crossed the border back into Ukraine, where explosions were heard.
