A scheme has been uncovered in Ukraine involving the appropriation of millions of budget funds allocated for aid to critically ill patients by officials of healthcare institutions. Law enforcement officers are checking the involvement of NHSU and Ministry of Health of Ukraine officials in the embezzlement of funds through the entry of unreliable information.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is starting to develop a state online gambling monitoring system to control the market and tax policy. The system will record bets in real time and provide data on market volumes.
US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He announced the introduction of 100% secondary tariffs if an agreement with Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has updated the list of teaching aids for the subject "Defense of Ukraine". Schools will receive drone simulators, laser trainers, resuscitation mannequins, and tourniquets.
Yulia Svyrydenko, whom President Zelenskyy offered to head the government, announced the priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production. She emphasized deregulation, expenditure reduction, and protection of entrepreneurship.
The government approved a program to support the thermal modernization of buildings until 2030, which provides for a phased increase in the energy efficiency of housing. The goal is to reduce energy consumption by 30% and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that stole almost 4 million hryvnias from the accounts of Ukrainian enterprises. The attackers infected accountants' computers with malicious software.
Ukraine's energy system is operating stably, despite increased consumption due to the heat. There is enough capacity for the needs of the population and industry, and a planned repair campaign is underway.
Since the beginning of July 14, 88 battles have taken place on the front, more than half of which are concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. Ukrainian military personnel are repelling numerous enemy attacks, who are actively using aviation and artillery.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
In Sumy, 11 people were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks. One 19-year-old boy was hospitalized, the rest are receiving outpatient treatment.
Since January 2025, state benefits for aircraft manufacturing enterprises have ceased to operate in Ukraine. The aviation industry risks remaining outside the Defence City initiative, which could lead to a loss of potential.
Political scientist Oleksandr Kochetkov believes that Budanov shows signs of a potential statesman, speaking on topics usually discussed by the president or the head of the Presidential Office.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is considering cutting social assistance for the unemployed, including Ukrainian refugees, to save public spending. The reform envisages the introduction of a basic income from 2026 and stricter requirements for housing costs.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved lists of critical and strategic minerals, as well as 60 subsoil plots for auctions and 26 for PSA tenders. This decision will allow attracting investors to the extraction of lithium, titanium, copper, and other strategic minerals.
On July 10, three migrants from Afghanistan tried to cross the river on the Polish-Belarusian border. One of them attacked a border guard, which led to the use of a smoothbore weapon
France held its traditional July 14 parade in Paris on Bastille Day, showcasing its military readiness and export defense systems. The parade involved 7,000 soldiers, 65 aircraft, and nearly 250 vehicles.
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.
On July 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister of Ukraine to First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She was born in Chernihiv in 1985, has experience in the economic sphere and public service.
As a result of an enemy UAV strike on a medical facility in Sumy, four men were injured; their condition is not severe. The hospital building and a car were damaged, and restoration work is ongoing.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine received Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs for rapid response units. These vehicles will be used for clearing debris, rescue operations, and evacuation in extreme conditions.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government of Ukraine. The presentation of the new government's action program is expected in the near future.
In Kyiv region, an employee of a capital court was notified of suspicion for extorting and receiving money from colleagues for assistance in updating military registration data at the TCC and SP. He promised that colleagues would not be mobilized immediately after processing documents, and the cost of the service increased to 5900 US dollars.
President Zelenskyy met with US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to discuss paths to peace. The conversation focused on strengthening air defense, joint weapons production, and sanctions against Russia.
A scheme of extorting money from families of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers has been exposed in Zaporizhzhia. An official from the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and her husband demanded up to 50% of the one-time assistance and a portion of monthly payments for expedited processing of state benefits.
Ukraine approved the opening of the roaming sector with the EU, which is a step towards launching a "roaming visa-free regime" from 2026. This will allow Ukrainians not to pay for roaming in 27 EU countries.
In one day, 7 people died on reservoirs in Ukraine, including two children, in various regions. Three more were rescued. Since the beginning of the year, 443 people have died on the water, 39 of them children.
The Sumy community suffered its third attack of the day from an enemy UAV, which hit a medical facility. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out, and one person was injured.
In Ukraine, state assistance for education has been expanded for children of persons with disabilities due to war, including those who suffered during the Revolution of Dignity. The changes provide for electronic verification and priority for graduates of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Government of Ukraine has approved an increase in the one-time childbirth allowance to UAH 50,000. Monthly support for pregnant women without work experience has also been increased to UAH 7,000, and additional assistance has been introduced for parents returning to work after their child's first year.
