NPC Ukrenergo has announced the schedule of power outages for July 23 across Ukraine. From 8:00 to 20:00 and from 22:00 to 24:00, there will be one phase of outages, while at other times there will be two phases simultaneously.
The President of Ukraine discussed further support for Ukraine with Kristen Michal. Estonia confirmed the preservation of defense aid at 0.25% of GDP and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the war of aggression unleashed by Russia against Ukraine is not abstract for either the Republic of Moldova or Romania.
General Carsten Breuer warns of a possible Russian attack on NATO in 5-8 years. russia produces more than 1,000 tanks annually, while the 5 largest NATO countries have only half that number.
Turkey's chief ombudsman says Russia ignores requests to visit Ukrainian prisoners of war. Turkey plans to appeal to the UN if it does not receive a response from Russia.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popcea. They discussed security, energy, logistics, and European integration, strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones and electronic warfare. They also reviewed Ukraine's missile program and ways to reduce dependence on missile supplies from partners.
In the first half of 2024, Ukraine increased iron production by 22. 25% and steel production by 36.96% year-on-year. This allowed the country to rise to 13th place among iron producers and 21st place among steel producers in the world.
Wang Yi and Dmytro Kuleba will discuss the development of China-Ukraine cooperation and issues of mutual interest. China will continue to support the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine through dialog.
Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer believes that there will be no significant changes on the frontline in Ukraine due to the length and fortification of the frontline. He notes that slow operations are possible, but large-scale offensives are difficult due to the rapid detection of troop concentrations.
Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 elections gives him the opportunity to focus on foreign policy. Key challenges: ending the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and securing Ukraine's support against russia's military aggression.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the country's recovery will bring multibillion-dollar investments. Kuleba also emphasized the prospects for closer economic cooperation with Moldova in the context of both countries' accession to the EU.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 83 attempts by the enemy to force Ukrainian soldiers out of their positions over the last day. The Pokrovsk sector was the most active, with the enemy conducting 27 attacks, and fighting still ongoing in 17 locations.
A Russian company may begin production of an analog of the Iranian Qasef kamikaze drone. This drone is more powerful than the Russian Lancet and was used by the Yemeni Houthis.
The President of Ukraine discussed with Cardinal Parolin the consequences of Russian aggression and the path to peace. Zelenskyy thanked the Vatican for its support and participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
The average global air temperature reached a record 17. 09°C. This exceeded the previous record of 2023 by 0.01°C, confirming the trend towards global warming.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is making his first visit to China since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. He plans to hold detailed talks with his Chinese counterpart on ways to achieve a just peace.
The commander of the British Armed Forces said that russia will need 5 years to rebuild its army after the losses in Ukraine. According to him, while russia is getting weaker, NATO is getting stronger, with 3.2 million troops compared to russia's 1.2 million.
A former high-ranking official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Crimea, who defected to the Russian Federation after the occupation, has been notified of suspicion of treason. He faces up to 15 years in prison for aiding the occupation authorities.
Power cuts from 15:00 to 16:00 have been canceled in the western and southern regions of Ukraine. From 16:00 to 17:00, one stage of blackouts will be applied due to the active operation of solar power plants and imports from Poland.
The state has purchased 20,000 drones of various models for the Defense Forces through Prozorro Market. The total cost of the purchase exceeded UAH 1.7 billion, and the number of drones purchased has doubled over the past 2.5 months.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has recognized the Zelensky estate as an architectural monument. The owner is obliged to restore the building, otherwise it will be returned to state or municipal ownership of the city.
Ukrzaliznytsia will receive €43 million from the EU for the development of the European gauge. The project involves improving the railway network and developing a 1435 mm gauge on the Chop-Lviv and Lviv-Chernivtsi-Vadul-Siret sections.
The government launched loan programs for the installation of alternative energy sources. The first loans were issued to businesses and individuals.
In the village of Myrne, Mykolaiv region, a man found an unexploded ordnance in his neighbor's yard. The victim sustained a mine-blast injury and was hospitalized.
Ukraine is actively preparing for the winter season by repairing its energy infrastructure and developing distributed generation. The government is simplifying procedures and providing incentives for the installation of alternative energy sources.
Euroclear promises a first installment of €1. 5 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in July. The funds will be used for weapons, air defense, ammunition, and the development of the defense industry.
According to the Unified State Register of War Veterans, more than 220,000 war veteran certificates have been generated in Ukraine. There are still errors in the system that can prevent the generation of certificates.
Mykola Cherkashyn, the head of the "dnr Media Holding," was notified of being suspected of collaboration. He runs a key Kremlin mouthpiece in the occupied Donetsk region, spreading propaganda and fakes.
Starting in August, Ukrainians will be able to submit claims to the International Register of Losses under 12 new categories through Diia. This includes claims for loss of life, internal displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure.
