Representatives of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies will hold a meeting at the Prosecutor General's Office next week. This decision was made after a meeting with the President, where ways to strengthen the work of institutions and eliminate duplication of functions were discussed.
Ukrainian epee fencer Vlada Kharkova won a gold medal at the Fencing World Championships in Tbilisi. This is the first "gold" for Ukrainian women's epee fencing in 22 years.
A short preparatory meeting took place in Istanbul with the participation of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The Ukrainian delegation aims to discuss the return of prisoners, children, and a complete ceasefire.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on measures to reduce bureaucratic procedures and conduct an immediate audit of state expenditures. The government must provide results within a month to direct state resources to Ukraine's defense.
The second annual MHP Procurement Conference, organized by MHP, brought together over 190 participants to strengthen Ukrainian business by improving procurement efficiency. Thanks to ticket sales, UAH 800,000 was raised, which the MHP–Hromadi Charitable Foundation will direct to support the military.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian team is already holding meetings in Turkey. The priority of negotiations with the Russians is to prepare a meeting of leaders.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that will strengthen the law enforcement system and ensure the inevitability of punishment. This document will be a response to public demands and will take into account the proposals of law enforcement agency heads.
The Hungarian prosecutor's office has brought charges against a resident of Mako who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the spring of 2024 and participated in hostilities. The man is accused of illegal recruitment and faces imprisonment.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko explained that urgent searches are allowed only to preserve life, health, or in cases of treason, which is part of law No. 12414. This innovation is aimed at protecting businesses from abuses by law enforcement agencies.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko announced the readiness of law enforcement officers to maintain order during possible protests related to bill 12414. The HUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) warned about Russia's attempts to use these protests to undermine Ukraine's stability.
Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat engagements have taken place on the front, 26 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian soldiers repelled attacks in the North Slobozhansky, Kursk, South Slobozhansky, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Toretsk, Novopavlivka, and Prydniprovsky directions.
This summer, Ukraine will not experience power outages thanks to lessons learned from last year's experience and improved protection of energy facilities. A significant number of damaged facilities have been restored, and many solar capacities have been installed.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with the Russian side. The talks are scheduled for 7:00 PM, Ukraine aims to discuss the return of prisoners, children, and a meeting of leaders.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine warns that Russian special services are studying the situation in Ukraine to use protests related to Law No. 12414 for destabilization. Moscow aims to discredit Ukraine on the international stage and weaken Western support.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will hold a meeting with G7 ambassadors in August to discuss the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada must adopt changes regarding in absentia proceedings and war crimes to harmonize legislation with the EU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sa'ar to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Iranian threat.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka assured Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate, of Ukraine's readiness for further legislative measures to comply with EU standards.
SAP and NABU have completed the investigation into the case of the head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, Pavlo Kyrylenko, and his wife. They are accused of illicit enrichment and false declaration, as well as complicity in illicit enrichment of over UAH 72 million.
Work is underway on an expanded partial agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for Russia's crimes of aggression. It is expected to begin its activities at the end of this year. The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the establishment of this tribunal.
On July 23, 2025, Metropolitan Epiphanius, head of the OCU, for the first time performed a prayer in the church in honor of St. Theodosius of the Caves in the Far Caves of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. He offered prayers for Ukraine, its soldiers, authorities, and people, calling the event historical.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Israel, Gideon Sa'ar, visited the Babyn Yar memorial complex. The visit took place as part of the Israeli Foreign Minister's arrival in Kyiv for negotiations.
The third round of negotiations on the establishment of an International Commission to consider claims for damages caused to Ukraine by the aggression of the Russian Federation took place in The Hague. The Commission will be established under the auspices of the Council of Europe, and the international treaty will take the form of an open convention of the Council of Europe.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will insist on an immediate ceasefire and an end to strikes on civilian infrastructure during negotiations in Turkey. Restoration work continues in the Sumy region after a Russian drone attack that left more than 220,000 subscribers without electricity.
The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul to participate in the third round of negotiations with Ukraine. This was reported by Russian media.
Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the NBU and a figure in a criminal proceeding, sent a letter with a "recommendation" to withdraw the lawsuits of Concord Bank against the National Bank, which led to the shareholders losing their right to a fair trial. This situation creates reputational risks for the NBU, and law enforcement officers have not yet served Zyma with a notice of suspicion.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The security situation, regional stability, and defense cooperation were discussed.
She has experience in the hotel business and headed Serhiy Prytula's charitable foundation.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko announced the appointment of additional examinations in the case of the flooding of the capital's subway. This will allow obtaining new evidence and assessing the actions of officials that led to the emergency.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that a real breakthrough in negotiations with Russia is possible only with strong military and sanctions pressure. The Istanbul format plays a humanitarian role and prepares the ground for future negotiations at the leaders' level.
The Ministry of Justice reminds that to receive compensation under the "eRecovery" program, it is necessary to enter property ownership data into the State Register of Rights. Property owners registered before 2013 can do this free of charge through a notary, ASC, or online via "Diia."
