The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
President Zelenskyy announced plans to start producing Patriot missiles by the end of 2026. Production of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T is also planned.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
The President signed a decree updating sectoral sanctions, which now apply to operators of cryptocurrency services and platforms for digital assets. The update is aimed at complicating the circumvention of restrictions through the use of modern financial instruments.
The updated eOselya program expands the list of recipients of loans at 3% to veterans and families of fallen defenders. The norms of housing area are also changing and income verification is being simplified.
The European Union allocates €1 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of drones. This is another tranche under the €90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
Péter Szijjártó left parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. In his new position, he will be responsible for external relations and business development.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new EU-Ukraine partnership in the defense industry. The parties signed an agreement on drones, which will combine Ukrainian expertise and European industrial scale.
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the Russian leader is ready to make a deal. He also suggested that the war could end by the end of his second presidential term.
Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs stated suspicion that Russia plans to use Ukrainian drones to attack a NATO country. He drew parallels with the Gleiwitz provocation of 1939.
July 16 declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 15, which killed three people. A maternity hospital was damaged, but everyone was evacuated.
In Ukraine, nearly 400 criminal proceedings are being investigated over the supply of food to State Penitentiary Service institutions worth over UAH 100 million with forged documents. In Zakarpattia, officials illegally appropriated nearly a ton of meat and fish products.
The State Tax Service interprets lease payments for aircraft as royalties, although it concerns the use of vehicles, not the transfer of intellectual property rights. Because of this, Ukrainian airlines are already facing criminal proceedings and the risk of retrospective additional charges.
President Zelenskyy reported that drone production in Ukraine has reached 10 million per year. It is planned to double this volume to 20 million with the support of partners.
A man died on the Odesa-Kyiv train not long ago. This sparked discussions about stuffiness during the heat. Ukrzaliznytsia states that the air conditioner was working and the crew acted professionally. It also explained the overall situation with the carriages.
The head of state stated that Ukrainian drones are striking oil refineries and infrastructure of the Russian Federation. He emphasized that there are no coordinates unattainable for Ukrainian justice.
Fire Point co-founder Denys Shtilerman stated that the FREYJA project will be built on an open architecture, allowing partner countries to use their own components. The company is ready to share technologies and open missile production abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on individual heating points for buildings with centralized heat supply. Installation will be carried out at the initiative of owners or local authorities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the singer of the band "BoomBox" Andriy Khlyvnyuk the title of Honored Artist. The corresponding decree was signed on July 15, 2026, on the occasion of Ukrainian Statehood Day.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is approaching the possibility of producing Patriot missiles for the first time. If an agreement is reached with the US, Ukraine will become the third country in history with such a capability.
The company "Comfortrade" offers traders a new brokerage platform.
In 23 regions and Kyiv, the special operation "Gentlemen-2026" has concluded. Law enforcement officers seized nearly 30 thousand drug-containing plants and detained 34 individuals.
As a result of the morning attacks by the Russian Federation on Odesa and Sumy, six people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 23. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy; three people are undergoing surgery.
The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.
Head of Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi held a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction regarding the priorities of the Cabinet of Ministers. Among the key tasks are — support for the people, preparation for the heating season, and strengthening the Defense Forces.
The Ukrainian energy system has become more resilient, but Russia is increasing production of ballistic missiles. Experts predict a change in strike tactics and larger-scale attacks.
EU countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028. Protection will be granted only to those who fulfill military obligations in Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi showed a video of striking 20 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea.
