The Ukrainian government is taking measures to ensure stable mobile communications during power outages. By January 2025, all base stations must be equipped with an autonomous backup power supply.
The Ukrainian national soccer team lost to Iraq 1-2 in its first match at the Olympics. The Ukrainians opened the scoring early in the second half, but then conceded two goals.
The President of Ukraine held a video meeting with the athletes and coaches who will represent the country at the Paris Olympics. Zelenskyy thanked them for their support and emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in the Games.
The High Anti-Corruption Court upheld a lawsuit to recover the VinnytsiaBudkhim plant for the state. The plant belonged to the sanctioned Russian company Nevskaya Kosmetika, which produces cosmetics and household chemicals.
An exposition dedicated to 487 Ukrainian athletes who died during the war has appeared on Parliament Square in London. The installation includes a 3D display and sports props, reminding us of the devastating consequences of the war.
5 'Rage' robots purchased with UNITED24 contributions are designed to support assault operations and detect enemy firing points. They are armed with a PKT machine gun, armor, 360° cameras and increased cross-country ability.
Finance ministers from eight EU countries say Western sanctions have hit the Russian military machine. They call for increased pressure on the Putin regime and support for Ukraine.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN because of Russia's destruction of Tauric Chersonese in the occupied Crimea. The occupiers destroyed the authentic monument, carried out illegal construction work and removed archaeological finds.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is actively preparing for the new political season. Meetings with world leaders have already been agreed upon and information events are planned for August and September.
During Foreign Minister Kuleba's visit to China, Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. China also assured that it would not supply weapons to Russia, as Xi Jinping had previously promised.
Thanks to the efforts of Bring Kids Back UA and Save Ukraine, seven children were returned to Ukraine from the occupied territories. Among them are military children, orphans, and teenagers who were threatened because of their pro-Ukrainian position.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the deployment of US missiles in the country should ensure security through deterrence. He emphasized that Russia must stop its aggression against Ukraine.
Tomorrow, July 25, Ukraine will have blackout schedules from 16:00 to 22:00. Due to a reduction in the energy deficit, only one stage will be turned off, according to NPC Ukrenergo.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country will not lift restrictions on shelling of Russian territory to prevent a war between Russia and NATO. Germany supports Ukraine, but all decisions are balanced.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are engaged in defensive battles in the Pokrovsk sector, particularly near Prohres and Ivanivka. The situation is difficult, but the military is working to drive Russian troops out of Prohres.
The SBGS spokesperson said that most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded at the sections with Moldova and Romania. The number of such attempts remains stable, without a sharp increase or decrease.
Thousands of people in Warsaw are demanding a relaxation of the abortion law after the parliament rejected a bill. Human rights groups call for nationwide protests against the restrictive legislation.
The number of men refused to cross the border due to the lack of military registration documents has decreased to 20-30 people per day. Since July 17, a total of 1,300 people have been denied entry, 317 of them due to lack of documents.
The US Treasury Department requires institutions to report russian assets by August 2, 2024. This is part of the implementation of the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for the freezing of russian assets until compensation is paid.
Law enforcers exposed a large-scale corruption scheme in the Ternopil Regional Military Commissariat. Officials earned up to $150,000 per month by evading military duty, taking bribes from $1,000 to $15,000 for various services.
In Kharkiv, a UAV strike on a private residential building injured two people and started a fire. russia uses guided aerial bombs because of their availability and low cost of modernization.
Today at 20:00 the first ever football match of the Ukrainian national team at the Olympic Games will take place. Ukraine will play Iraq.
In July, there was a predominance of Ukrainians returning to the country, unlike in June. Passenger traffic at the border increased to 110-120 thousand people per day on weekdays, compared to 80-90 thousand in the spring.
Foreign branches of SE “Document” have resumed accepting applications for passports for men. To receive the services, you need to pass verification through the 'Reserve+' application and confirm the availability of military registration documents.
Since the beginning of the war, 23 historic buildings in Kyiv have been destroyed or damaged, including only 2 by Russian missiles. The TIC proposes to update urban planning documentation and strengthen the protection of historical sites.
Since the beginning of 2024, 789 agricultural producers in Kyiv region have received over UAH 14. 5 billion in bank loans. Under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9' program, 477 agricultural enterprises received almost UAH 3 billion.
EU countries will discuss extending sanctions on Russian assets to secure a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine. Options for an indefinite extension or for 3 years are being considered.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the governor of Guangdong Province of China. He proposed to intensify regional cooperation between Guangdong and Mykolaiv region, in particular in the areas of reconstruction and investment.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine held consultations on the approximation of Ukrainian legislation to the European one in trade, labor and procurement. They discussed free access of goods to EU markets, updating labor legislation and public procurement reform.
Ukraine is launching a pilot project to train women to drive buses to overcome the staff shortage. The initiative is aimed at creating new jobs and implementing gender equality standards in the transportation industry.
