Ukraine
The occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has once again lost external power supply and switched to backup diesel generators. This is the tenth blackout since the beginning of 2026, which is an anti-record for the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
The Naftogaz Group restructured two issues of eurobonds worth 1. 2 billion euros. The decision was supported by over 90% of holders, with the maturity extended to 2032 and 2033.
The bad weather caused flooding of streets and damage to roofs in several cities of Ukraine. The rain with hail hit Kryvyi Rih the hardest, where entrances were flooded.
Until the end of the day on July 14, thunderstorms, locally hail and squalls are expected in the Kyiv region. On July 15, thunderstorms are forecast in the Precarpathian region, Transcarpathian region, and southeastern Ukraine.
Part of the stolen products, the official supplied to local shops and cafes for further sale. He was also stripped of his military rank of major.
Ukraine will be the first to receive new enhanced Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG systems. France will also provide two SAMP/T complexes to strengthen defense this year.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
In Lviv, during June and half of July, 70 children injured on electric scooters sought medical help at hospitals. 21 children were hospitalized with serious injuries.
In Ukraine, farmers in all regions have started the harvest of early grains. The Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions are leading in terms of collection volumes.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have carried out 84 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The most active hostilities continue in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions.
The parliament adopted as a basis a bill that strengthens liability for child pornography. The document also decriminalizes adult pornographic content for adults.
Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian warriors took part in the French military parade on the occasion of Bastille Day. Pilots as part of French-Ukrainian crews flew on Mirage fighters.
Yulia Svyrydenko, dismissed from the post of prime minister, may be appointed head of the OP instead of Kyrylo Budanov. Budanov, in turn, may become the minister of defense.
Herman Smetanin announced the end of his work as CEO of Ukroboronprom. The resignation came amid announced personnel decisions following the detonation of warehouses in Vyshneve.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on July 15. This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill at a briefing in Brussels.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the country's withdrawal from the "coalition of the willing" that supports Ukraine. He advocates for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and has halted military aid to Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants military personnel among former convicts up to 30 days of leave and the possibility of transfer between units after one year of service.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian military continues to impose "long-range sanctions" on Russia. He thanked the units of the SSO, SBU, SBS, GUR, and Navy for strikes on oil refineries, ships, and tankers of the "shadow fleet".
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the new award "Order of Europe" for merits in European integration. 271 deputies voted for Zelenskyy's initiative.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian ballistic missiles will soon be able to reach 5,000 km. He emphasized the need for a European missile defense system and the creation of the FREYJA anti-ballistic shield.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the free trade agreement with Turkey, signed on February 3, 2022. 236 MPs voted for the document.
The future prime minister is holding consultations with candidates for ministerial positions. The president will also join the negotiations, which will continue on July 15.
On July 14, the main session of the EMI and EPE for applicants to postgraduate studies began. To participate in the competition, you need to score at least 300 points for two blocks of the EMI.
The Verkhovna Rada extended the period of general mobilization for 90 days from August 2, 2026. 311 people's deputies voted in favor of the decision.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law from August 2 for 90 days. This is the 20th vote of the current convocation on this issue.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the oil refining complex "Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat", the Afipsky Refinery, the area of ship transshipment near Gelendzhik, tankers, dry cargo vessels, and other military facilities of Russia.
Verkhovna Rada deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that Yulia Svyrydenko may refuse the position of ambassador to the United States. She plans to discuss her future with President Zelenskyy this evening.
In Russia, the fuel shortage has reached such proportions that Putin has stopped promising to solve the problem. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that the Kremlin has lost control of the situation.
The parliamentary committee supported Yulia Svyrydenko's statement on resignation from the post of head of government. The vote in the Verkhovna Rada is scheduled for today, where her report will also take place.