On July 24, local thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine in Sumy, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, and Lviv regions, while most of the territory will be dry. Air temperature will be +25...+34 degrees, no precipitation in the south, and possible stormy wind gusts in the east.
As of July 21, Russian aggression has resulted in damage to 1,528 cultural heritage sites and 2,359 cultural infrastructure objects in Ukraine. The most significant destruction occurred to monuments in the Kharkiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
More than 400 people have been interrogated in the fraud case involving fundraising for spinal muscular atrophy treatment. Of the UAH 100 million collected by Nazariy Husakov, UAH 2 million are mentioned in the suspicion due to 337 victims refusing to press charges.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Turkey for negotiations with Russia, which will begin around 7:00 PM. The meeting in Istanbul is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reminds about safety rules after an air raid alert is lifted due to possible debris. Do not touch suspicious objects - it is worth informing the rescuers.
Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, stated that Ukraine will need 5-7 years after the war to fully restore its energy grid. Currently, the situation remains difficult, especially in frontline regions.
JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" and the Ministry of Development have updated the rules for transporting animals, allowing large dogs to travel in all types of carriages provided that seats are purchased. Small animals can now stay in coupes without a rigid carrier, and service dogs of the Defense Forces travel free of charge.
In Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, a special plant protection regime is in effect due to an invasion of migratory and Egyptian locusts. In Zaporizhzhia region, the regime has been introduced on 21,600 hectares, while in Kherson region, 297 hectares have been treated, including sunflower crops.
Dmytro Peskov stated that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin is possible only after the memorandums are agreed upon. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, has departed for Istanbul for negotiations.
Artem Harbar won the third gold medal for Ukraine at the 2025 World Summer Universiade in taekwondo. Mykhailo Brudin added a bronze in discus throw, showing a result of 60 meters 71 centimeters.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced a review of NABU's criminal proceedings to determine their compliance with its jurisdiction. He noted that some cases that have been dormant for years may be transferred to other law enforcement agencies to complete the investigation.
Trade turnover between Ukraine and Israel increased by 65% last year, reaching almost a billion dollars. The countries also have significant potential in the field of defense technologies, which needs to be realized.
Prosecutors of the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified five high-ranking officers of the Russian Armed Forces, who coordinated the terror in Kherson region, of suspicion. They are accused of systematic shelling of residential areas, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, which led to the death of 113 civilians, including three children.
For the first time in a year, Ukrainian banks expect an improvement in loan quality, forecasting an increase in demand for loans for businesses and individuals, including mortgages. Lending standards are easing, and the approval rate for applications is growing.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the unhindered use of medium- and long-range missiles, such as ATACMS and Taurus, will allow Ukraine to strike at Russia's military infrastructure. This will help slow down the production of missiles and drones, and significantly reduce the effectiveness of Russian air attacks.
Brent and WTI crude futures edged lower after three sessions of declines. This happened amid a US-Japan agreement and discussions of sanctions against Russian oil, which affects global trade sentiment.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced a meeting with President Zelenskyy and heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, departed for Istanbul for negotiations with the Russian side. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Çırağan Palace.
The suspect, together with accomplices, defrauded over 100 citizens of more than 50 million hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, including Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, to discuss the work of the departments after the adoption of legislative changes. The participants agreed on a joint action plan to strengthen Ukraine and ensure justice.
The National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, with the support of the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation, created the project "Old-World Cuisine of Ukraine". It includes an illustrated book and 12 video series "Taste with Eneida" with recipes for dishes mentioned in Ivan Kotliarevskyi's work.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported over 80,000 Russian military personnel killed or wounded during the Kursk offensive operation. He also noted Russia's use of fiber-optic drones and the appearance of North Korean military units in this direction.
Ukraine and Israel have agreed to launch a separate dialogue on the Iranian threat amid the alliance of Moscow, Tehran, and Pyongyang. Both countries face security challenges from Russia and Iran.
Naftogaz Group received a loan of UAH 4. 7 billion from PrivatBank to form gas reserves in UGS before the 2025/2026 heating season. The company also contracted 440 million cubic meters of LNG from ORLEN.
The meeting is scheduled in the Beşiktaş district, at the Çırağan Palace.
Four Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones have already received state contracts worth over UAH 3 billion. Negotiations are underway with state banks regarding lending to manufacturers under state guarantees, and the Ministry of Defense is attracting funding from partners.
As of mid-July 2025, over 187,000 proceedings for non-payment of alimony have been recorded in the Unified Register of Debtors. The number of proceedings has increased by 23,000 since the start of the full-scale invasion, with 91% of them opened against men.
In the first half of the year, 1367 people died in road accidents in Ukraine, including 69 children, and 13895 people were injured. The main causes of fatal accidents are speeding and driving into the oncoming lane.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 539/2025, established a delegation for peace negotiations with international partners and Russia. The negotiations will take place on July 23, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
As part of an international investigation, a criminal group operating in Ukraine and the Czech Republic, defrauding Czech citizens through fraudulent call centers, was liquidated. The organizer and an active participant have been notified of suspicion, and about 500 units of computer equipment have been seized.
