Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has arrived in Ukraine. He will hold talks with the Ukrainian leadership and representatives of the Jewish community.
Political expert Mykhailo Shnaider claims that anti-corruption activists ignore problems in NABU, including cooperation with the enemy and lack of transparency. This is happening against the backdrop of searches and arrests of NABU employees, particularly on suspicion of treason.
Ukrzaliznytsia has contracted the production of 100 new passenger cars from Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works. The new generation cars will have an extended service life of up to 50 years and an increased level of comfort, including individual climate control and extended sleeping berths.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing changes to the resolution that will allow including interest on loans in the cost of production. This will simplify work for defense sector enterprises and strengthen their financial support.
The July cover of TIME magazine, titled "Kidnapping," is dedicated to abducted Ukrainian children, which has become a global moral challenge. According to official data, Russia forcibly removed approximately 35,000 children, and the true number may reach up to 700,000.
Kyiv was hit by a powerful storm with heavy rain and strong winds, which knocked down a construction crane on Hlybochytska Street and caused flooding in the streets. The bad weather will rage for at least another day, a yellow level of danger has been declared.
The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a series of terrorist attacks by detaining seven FSB agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian military and law enforcement officers using improvised explosive devices. Among those detained are three minors who were recruited through Telegram channels for "easy money."
Since the beginning of the day, 75 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy tried to advance to Ukrainian positions 40 times. The enemy launched seven air strikes and carried out 148 shellings.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii claims that NABU has become an FSB branch, and its work is ineffective and non-transparent. The adopted bill No. 12414 will allow controlling NABU and SAP, which will make their activities more transparent.
The court in The Hague lifted the arrest of Gazprom's shares in gas production companies Wintershall Noordzee and Gazprom International Projects B. V. The arrest was imposed at the suit of Ukrainian companies, but the court decided that this could violate the principle of state immunity.
Turkey hopes that the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will take place in Istanbul this week. Turkey's goal is to ensure that the dialogue between the parties continues.
In the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a 45-year-old man stabbed a 38-year-old man in the back during a conflict. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker faces up to eight years in prison.
Kyiv's Pechersk District Court has chosen a pre-trial detention measure in the form of 60 days in custody for Ruslan Magamedrasulov, the head of one of NABU's territorial detective departments. He is suspected of assisting the Russian Federation.
From April 1, 2025, foreigners will be admitted to Ukrainian universities exclusively through the Unified Interdepartmental Information System, created with the support of the EU. In the first three months of the system's operation, more than 1,700 applications have already been submitted, and the first foreign students have already been enrolled and arrived for their studies.
A border guard from Kharkiv has been notified of suspicion for selling cars that charitable foundations imported into Ukraine for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was detained while selling three cars for $13.5 thousand, and an arsenal of weapons was found at his home.
In several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, a "yellow" danger level has been declared due to bad weather. Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s are expected, which may complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
During the week from July 14 to 20, three outbreaks of acute intestinal infections were recorded in Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv regions. All 70 patients, including 19 children, received the necessary medical care.
Ukrainian police, together with foreign colleagues, identified a resident of Dnipro who sent false reports about the mining of educational institutions and leisure centers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Latvia. He has been charged with knowingly false reporting of a threat to public safety.
People's Deputy Volodymyr Vatras supported bill No. 12414, which, in his opinion, restores Ukrainian legal personality and balance to the law enforcement system. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to transfer cases between pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAP, and to give them mandatory instructions.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot visited Kharkiv to discuss strengthening air defense and protecting the city from Russian terror. They saw firsthand the consequences of Russian strikes on civilian targets and discussed attracting additional international support for the region's residents.
Shipowners and oil traders are distancing themselves from the Indian company Nayara Energy Ltd. after its inclusion in the EU sanctions package. The tanker Talara turned around and left the port of Vadinar without loading fuel, and Nayara began demanding prepayment due to concerns about payments.
Today, Russian drones attacked Sumy, hitting the Kovpakivskyi district. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, including broken windows in educational and medical institutions; people were not reported injured.
Ukrainians can receive up to UAH 1 million in grants to open or develop private kindergartens, nurseries, and child development centers. The "Own Business" program has been expanded to create quality places for preschool education.
The Kremlin stated the need for thorough preparation for a possible meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine. Dmitry Peskov noted that it is too early to talk about high-level negotiations, but there is hope for a third round of talks this week.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing for the second reading of the Defence City bills, which provide for the creation of a special support regime for the defense-industrial complex. The proposed amendments aim to include the aviation industry in the list of residents, expand selection criteria, and provide tax benefits for the development of aircraft manufacturing.
Heads of TCCs will be able to independently decide on the location of units, taking into account current threats. Digitalization will ensure uninterrupted operation of TCCs even if buildings are destroyed.
An official of the branch of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" has been served with a suspicion notice due to the large-scale felling of almost 3,400 trees in the Carpathians, which caused damages amounting to 55. 8 million hryvnias. His actions are qualified as official negligence that led to grave consequences.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the US Congress with a call to maintain and strengthen leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people. The appeal concerns the fight against the armed aggression of the Russian Federation for peace, security, and freedom.
President Zelenskyy heard reports on prisoner exchanges, expecting several stages after the agreements in Istanbul. The intensification of exchanges in spring-summer allowed for the release of those missing and detained before the full-scale war.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received the country's first mobile complexes for servicing F-16 aircraft. The "Project 61" development ensures mobility and efficiency in servicing aircraft and their armaments.
