Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that it was a surprise for him to learn about the conflict with former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as working and called not to politicize the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. The parties agreed on further cooperation, in particular within the framework of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition.
Due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, the price of Brent crude oil has risen to $91 per barrel. In Ukraine, fuel could become more expensive by several hryvnias per liter within one to two weeks.
Law enforcement officers detained the suspects in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. They registered Starlink terminals for a fee, which were then used by the occupiers.
The Ukrainian Football Association has approved the stadium in Trnava for the matches of the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nations League against Northern Ireland and Hungary. The arena holds 19,000 spectators and is already familiar to the Ukrainian national team.
Presidential Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated that discussions around sanctions do not indicate a split in the EU. He expects the adoption of the 21st sanctions package this week and the start of work on the 22nd.
Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister of Britain, expressed unwavering support for Ukraine in a conversation with President Zelenskyy. He assured that he will be 100% with Ukraine, just like the previous prime minister.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with commanders Prokopenko, Obolensky, and Apostol. They discussed prisoner exchanges and the widespread use of drones.
In Ukraine, since the beginning of 2026, over 18 million square meters of road surface have been restored. The largest volumes of work were carried out in Kirovohrad, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
July 21 has been declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 20. Flags with mourning ribbons will be lowered on buildings.
The government will submit the draft state budget for 2027 to the Cabinet of Ministers by September 8, and to the Verkhovna Rada by September 15. The Ministry of Finance is already communicating the marginal expenditure indicators to the main budget holders.
Dmytro Lytvyn stated that today one should not expect the appointment of a new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He urged caution regarding information from anonymous Telegram channels.
Head of the OP Kyrylo Budanov commented on the personnel changes, stating that the situation is being resolved professionally. He called for calm and not to succumb to enemy provocations.
New Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first conversation with the head of the European Commission, discussing reforms and European integration. He also raised the issues of sanctions, air defense, and financial aid.
The President of Ukraine met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, thanking him for prayers and support. They discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war and return abducted children.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings with senior military officers Andriy Biletsky, Volodymyr Horbatiuk and Mykhailo Drapatyi. They discussed the strategy for the defense of Ukraine and interaction with partners.
During the search operation, the bodies of all 10 deceased crew members of the merchant vessel attacked by the russians were found. Eight sailors were evacuated immediately after the strike.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the Kremlin may consider the Baltic countries and Poland as the next target for escalation. Experts consider Estonia the most vulnerable due to military resources and geography.
Deputy Director of the STS Department Victoria Kasyan reported that only one audit of airlines revealed a reclassification of lease payments into royalties. The BES is investigating criminal cases against five air carriers for non-payment of 15% royalties.
People's Deputy Heorhiy Mazurashu has submitted bills that prohibit the sale of unhealthy food within a 400-meter radius of educational institutions. Violators face fines of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
Due to failures in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin may resort to new escalation. According to the minister, the Baltic region and Poland are the nearest targets.
The head of the European Commission held a conversation with the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, discussing reforms for EU accession and defense equipment. Also discussed were preparations for winter and energy infrastructure.
ECHR issued a decision in the case Bazhenov and Others v. Russia and Ukraine, confirming that the decisions of the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation to deprive Ukrainian citizens of property rights to land plots in Crimea have no legal consequences.
Volunteer and public activist Maria Berlinska stated that citizens can protest, but cannot choose the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cardboard signs. She warned against criticism of the military command, which plays into Russia's hands.
GUR reports that the population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years. Russia is purposefully changing the ethnic composition of the territories by resettling Russians.
In July 2026, Russia used up to two-thirds of the annual production of Zircon missiles and launched 107 ballistic missiles. At the same time, the number of drones launched decreased from 5,749 in June to 2,955 in July.
The Ukrainian team won 7 out of 12 matches and finished in seventh place. In the final match of the first stage, they defeated Germany with a score of 3:1.
In Brody, a 24-year-old Mercedes driver under the influence of alcohol caused an accident that killed three girls aged 15 and 16. The driver fled but was tracked down by the police.
As a result of shelling of energy facilities, consumers in four regions temporarily remain without electricity supply. In Kharkiv region, a drone attacked an energy workers' vehicle, one employee was injured.
The Ukrainian defense industry has created innovations based on flexibility and rapid adaptation to the challenges of war, changing the balance of power against a numerically superior army.
