The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for July 22 at 44. 75 UAH, which is 5 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate is 51.10 UAH.
Guido Crosetto stated that Ukraine has won because it never wanted to invade Russia, but is only defending itself. He recalled that four years ago everyone thought Russia would reach Kyiv in a week.
On Wednesday, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation. In the Odesa region, significant rain, thunderstorms, and gusts of 15-20 m/s are forecast.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian administrations hold meetings between children and military personnel, presenting them as heroes. The goal is to form a positive attitude towards the Russian army and prepare young people for service.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha welcomed American journalist Laura Loomer to Ukraine. He wished her a safe stay and meaningful conversations.
Former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov congratulated Mykhailo Drapatyi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, calling it new air and hope. He also thanked former Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi for the defense of Kyiv region and the Kharkiv operation.
Newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi expressed gratitude to the President and the Minister of Defense. He promised to work responsibly and with respect for the defenders of the state.
Advisor to the head of state Dmytro Lytvyn reported that President Zelenskyy and Mykhailo Fedorov will likely continue negotiations. Earlier Zelenskyy offered Fedorov a position in the government.
President Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov a position that will unite the technological component of the state. People's Deputy Zheleznyak suggests that this could be a Deputy Prime Minister for military tech or an Advisor to the President.
Over the past day, 188 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops carried out a missile strike, 65 airstrikes with 192 KABs, and launched 6,483 kamikaze drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A blogger from Trump's circle stated that Russia deliberately attacks American businesses in Ukraine. She emphasized that strikes on McDonald's are a symbol of Moscow's contempt for Western values.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mykhailo Fedorov. Details of the meeting are currently unknown.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky held talks with Prime Minister of Lithuania Mindaugas Sinkevičius. The parties discussed the diversification of liquefied gas supplies and strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" signed a three-year contract with 25-year-old defender Oleksii Sych. According to Transfermarkt, the transfer fee from Lviv's "Karpaty" amounted to 1 million euros.
The President of Azerbaijan stated that a meeting of former high-ranking officials from Germany and Russia took place in Baku on July 12-14. German Chancellor Merz denied any government involvement in these negotiations.
Nitrates in watermelons can be detected by the cut, veins, and color of the flesh. Testing with water and iodine will help determine the quality of the berry.
In Kyiv, a lyceum teacher was fined 3,400 hryvnias for showing a cartoon in Russian to first-graders. The violation was discovered after a complaint from a student's father, a war veteran.
The Ukrainian Premier League and bookmaker BETKING have begun a two-year strategic partnership. The parties will launch joint merchandise, the "Player of the Round" award, and a social initiative.
In Lviv region, a Range Rover driver who was required to report to the TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) fled from the police and hit a senior lieutenant. The police officer is in stable but serious condition, the driver has been detained.
Maksym Movchan and Anatoliy Radkovsky died on July 20 in the Kharkiv region while demining a de-occupied territory. Both had over 20 years of service and state awards.
Ukraine has joined the POLARIN project, which has enabled the launch of research on airborne microbes and carbon in the Southern Ocean. The MICROAIRPOLAR and TRICUSO-FLOATS projects will begin at the end of 2026.
In the morning, an enemy UAV struck the building of the Chernihiv Regional TCC and SP. A 76-year-old woman was injured, and a fire broke out over 200 square meters.
The aggressor is actively operating in the Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Battles continue in the Lyman and other directions.
The Office of the President stated that the visit of American blogger Laura Loomer will help her personally see the situation in Ukraine and not succumb to Russian propaganda.
Oleksiy Shevchuk stated the need for registration and declaration of all campaigns that influence state bodies. He warned against the "gray zone" of uncontrolled advocacy structures that may hide the true beneficiaries.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the deliberate attack on the LPG tanker near Romania is another example of Russian terror. He called for strengthening sanctions and pressure on Russia.
India summoned a Russian diplomat, condemning the attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian sailors. New Delhi emphasized the unacceptability of strikes on civilian shipping.
The document updates the current legislation on the protection of internally displaced persons and harmonizes it with international standards. It also provides for the legislative consolidation of new terms and the replacement of the certificate with an extract from the database.
President Zelenskyy met with commanders of army corps and discussed preparations for various scenarios of developments in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction. They also considered the needs for strengthening frontline air defense.
