On July 26, Ukraine celebrates Trade Workers' Day, while the world observes Esperanto Day and the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. According to the new calendar, the memory of the Hieromartyr Hermolaus is honored.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is deliberately attacking Ukrainian agricultural enterprises and ports, which could provoke a global food crisis. He recalled a similar situation in 2022 that threatened countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
The US Navy has selected the RAACM-ER cruise missile for the CHAOS project, which is developing low-cost long-range weapons for allies. The new version has a range of over 1,800 km, which is 4 times greater than the baseline RAACM.
G7 central banks are preparing for interest rate decisions as oil prices approach $100 per barrel, increasing inflation risks. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are likely to keep rates unchanged but may signal readiness to raise them in the fall.
Russian military and analysts have begun to complain about the high accuracy of the new American AGM-188A Rusty Dagger cruise missiles. These missiles are likely being used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Russia will gradually lift the ban on diesel fuel exports, but restrictions on gasoline will continue until the end of the year. Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that the market has stabilized after the fuel crisis caused by attacks on refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing to accept 30,000 military personnel from North Korea. The preparation has been ongoing in the Voronezh region since June, and North Korea will also transfer new launchers.
Iran claimed that Ukraine allegedly struck a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member. Tehran appealed to the UN Security Council, accusing Kyiv of violating international law.
The newly appointed French ambassador to Ukraine, Brice Roquefeuil, recorded a video address in Ukrainian, announcing that he is heading to Kyiv. He reminded that he previously served as the director of the Department of Continental Europe at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Peskov stated that freezing the conflict is impossible due to Kyiv's position. Russia insists on achieving its own goals in the war.
A Russian Shahed drone attacked a cargo vessel under the flag of Palau that was heading to Greece. The maritime guard evacuated eight people, the search for two sailors is ongoing.
The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian dictator is preparing conditions for expanding mobilization. Russian losses over seven months amounted to nearly 225.5 thousand people.
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev at a forum in Omsk proposed to "freeze" the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also called Ukrainians and Russians "brotherly peoples" and expressed condolences over the loss of life.
First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine discussed cooperation with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
The financial network around the Dubai broker Alchemy Markets and the payment brand Xoala services the withdrawal of capital from the Russian Federation. The authors of the investigation call for sanctions against the scheme's organizer, Nikki Koundnani.
TCC must store video recordings from body cameras for 90 days, their shutdown during mobilization measures is prohibited.
Oleksandr Usyk denied rumors about a political career, stating that he will not participate in the presidential elections. The boxer noted that despite the support of 6% of Ukrainians, he does not plan to nominate himself.
Valentyna Savitska was killed as a result of a Russian strike on the Kyiv region on July 24. She was the deputy head of the Center for International Cooperation and Strategic Communications of the UDO, and also the wife of the head of the Center for Strategic Communications, Ihor Solovei.
Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about an encirclement in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian military refutes this information. The enemy uses small group tactics to create an illusion of successes.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretskyi met with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso. The parties discussed financial support in energy, transport, and restoration of critical infrastructure.
The Trump administration warned Ukraine against strikes on non-Russian vessels after an attack on a tanker chartered by Chevron. The reason was risks to the company's assets in Kazakhstan and energy supplies to Europe.
The Russian Ministry of Education has included books dedicated to the war in Ukraine in the recommended literature for students. Thus, the authorities are integrating propaganda into the educational process.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military targets. A radar station, an ammunition depot, and UAV control points were hit.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha thanked blogger Laura Loomer for the visit and interview with the President. He also expressed gratitude to Americans for their support of Ukraine.
Україна запропонувала Канаді стратегічний міст енергетичної безпеки з постачанням LNG та укладення довгострокової угоди на 30 років. Також обговорюється грантова підтримка Канади на 650 млн канадських доларів для закупівлі газу.
Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara discussed strengthening air defence with the new UK Defence Minister. Ukraine counts on support for the project to supply Gripen fighters and Meteor missiles.
The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out new strikes against the Russian Federation, hitting a missile boat, two cargo vessels, a radar station, and an oil platform. Also struck were a Tor-M2 air defense system and drone storage facilities.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on civilian shipping have been a systematic campaign of terror since 2022. He cited data on damage to 1,054 port infrastructure facilities and 232 civilian vessels.
President Zelenskyy reported successful strikes by the Defense Forces on Russian targets. Among the targets were an enterprise in Kirov, an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, and a warehouse in Rostov-on-Don.
Guido Crosetto called Mykhailo Fedorov after his dismissal and offered him to work as an advisor in Rome. The Italian minister highly appreciated Fedorov's contribution to the development of military technologies.
