Ukraine
The President signed a decree dismissing Vsevolod Chentsov from the post of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the EU. He assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration.
Andriy Sybiha held talks with Johann Wadephul. The sides coordinated efforts to restore freedom of navigation and strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 due to russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that russia is holding global food security hostage.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin's entourage signals to Ukraine about his responsibility for the war. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for peace and is working on a dignified end to the war.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee confirmed the status of three Ukrainian sites that are under threat due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Among them are St. Sophia Cathedral, the historic center of Lviv, and Odesa.
President Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Koretsky, discussing the update of the government's personnel policy. The priorities are honest recording of the implementation of resilience plans and accelerating work by August.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a good and important conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. They discussed intensifying diplomacy to bring a dignified peace closer.
The Ministry of Energy refuted information about fixing increases in gas and electricity tariffs from 2027. It was emphasized that the memorandum only provides for the preparation of a roadmap for energy sector reform by the end of 2026.
On July 23, the consulate of Ukraine in Poznań will begin receiving its first visitors. About 170,000 Ukrainians live in the region, who need consular services.
Oleksii Stalker stated that those who do not serve talk the most about army reform. He named Shabunin, Mokryk, and Nikolov as examples of fictitiously discharged or reserved individuals.
The President of Ukraine held a conversation with the special representatives of the US President. They discussed ideas for restoring diplomatic efforts to end the war.
President Zelenskyy met with the US Ambassador to NATO, Whittaker. They discussed strengthening air defense and the license to produce Patriot.
The maximum temperature on July 23 will be +20+25 degrees, in the east up to +28. Rains will pass in the western and eastern regions, in Kyiv without precipitation.
Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense due to disagreements with Syrskyi, has received offers from Palantir. According to opinion polls, more Ukrainians trust him than Zelenskyy.
The Bureau of Economic Security has opened criminal proceedings against five airlines regarding leasing operations, equating them to royalties. Lawyers consider this pressure on business, as the State Tax Service previously found no violations during audits.
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding countries. This is part of European allies' efforts to reduce dependence on American weapons.
Ukrzaliznytsia has signed a contract for the supply of 92 passenger cars, of which 83 are compartment cars and 9 are barrier-free. Production is planned for 2027-2028 with the participation of Ukrainian enterprises.
A court in the Lviv region has taken into custody a driver who, while intoxicated, caused a fatal traffic accident in Brody. The accident resulted in the deaths of three underage female passengers, and another girl was injured.
According to the publication, Putin wants to keep the captured areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions under his control. At the same time, the Kremlin has strengthened its position due to the escalation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated that he has an agreement with the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to be honest. They are working on practical steps to end the war on Ukraine's terms.
Ukraine has committed to the IMF to gradually increase tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water. At the same time, it plans to provide targeted support to vulnerable households.
IMF published an updated memorandum with new deadlines for tax reforms in Ukraine. The abolition of VAT for the simplified system has been postponed until 2028.
The UAF Executive Committee appointed Dmytro Mykhailenko as head coach of the Ukraine U-21 youth national team. Previously, he led the U-19 national team.
British BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement with a Ukrainian defense partner to produce L119 artillery systems in Ukraine. The agreement provides for the transfer of technical documentation and adaptation of the howitzer to the needs of the Defense Forces.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his intention to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. He noted that the U.S. is ready to play a constructive role in ending the war.
Vyacheslav Bachuk predicts an increase in fuel prices due to the blocked Strait of Hormuz and supply issues. For August, there are no confirmed fuel volumes, which creates a shortage.
Mykhailo Drapatyi announced the start of his duties as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Major General Ihor Skybyuk has been appointed Chief of the General Staff.
On July 22, as a result of a Russian attack, a fire broke out on a wheat field in the Zhytomyr region. The fire destroyed 2 hectares of crops; the fire was extinguished without casualties.
Poroshenko invests hundreds of millions in the economies of other states and calls not to invest in Ukraine, - expert.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.