Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov as head of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center. Decree No. 547/2025 of July 24 comes into force on the day of its publication.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 174 combat engagements over the past day, 57 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks, inflicting significant losses on them.
On July 24, Russian troops lost 980 soldiers and 2 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.07.25 amount to 1,047,250 personnel.
On Friday, July 25, variable cloudiness, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine in the west, north and Vinnytsia region. Air temperature will range from 25° to 33°, in the south and Crimea in places up to 35°.
The third round of negotiations in Istanbul yielded no results, Russia continues its offensive. Experts note that Trump's warnings did not affect Moscow's position, which is not interested in an agreement on someone else's terms.
German defense company Hensoldt has received an order to supply TRML-4D and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII radars to strengthen Ukraine's air defense. The total value of the order exceeds 340 million euros.
The water crisis in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is intensifying, leading to unsanitary living conditions. The Khanzhenkivske reservoir has become shallow, and the Don-Donbas water pipeline has reached critically low levels, causing a water shortage in the Donetsk region and Berdiansk.
Elon Musk apologized for the Starlink outage, promising a quick restoration of service and elimination of the cause. Problems with the system were observed worldwide, including the front in Ukraine.
Mukachevo police detained four minors aged 13-17, suspected of raping and robbing a 46-year-old woman. Three of them have been detained and face up to 12 years in prison; the legal mechanisms for the youngest are being decided.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" defeated Turkish "Beşiktaş" with a score of 4:2 in the first match of the second round of the Europa League football qualification. Brazilian midfielder Alisson scored a goal and two assists, while Kevin scored a brace.
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of M109 self-propelled howitzers and spare parts to Ukraine for $150 million. This will improve Ukraine's ability to counter threats and strengthen its defense capabilities.
Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, reported that Starlink is not working across the entire front. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, confirmed problems with Starlink's operation not only in Ukraine but also in other countries around the world.
Since the beginning of the day, 130 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line, 43 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops used 1156 kamikaze drones, 4 missiles, 91 guided bombs, and carried out 3821 shellings.
President Zelenskyy has changed the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, approving Rustem Umerov as coordinator. Yulia Svyrydenko, Mykhailo Fedorov, and Denys Shmyhal have joined the Staff, while O. Lytvynenko and H. Smetanin have been removed.
Opinion column by lawyer Volodymyr Bohatyr.
Lviv resident Nazariy Husakov has been заочно (in absentia) served with a notice of suspicion for fraud amounting to over UAH 1. 3 million. He collected funds for SMA treatment, which he received for free, and spent the collected money on gambling and cryptocurrencies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed government officials to present the bill on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO to all partners and to engage expert capabilities. The bill provides for the return of old norms, mandatory polygraph for employees with access to state secrets, and a ban on travel abroad for NABU employees.
The Netherlands and 40 states have officially appealed to the OSCE, demanding an independent investigation into the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This is happening within the framework of applying the so-called "Moscow Mechanism" of the OSCE.
President Zelenskyy has introduced a bill that reinstates old norms for NABU and SAPO, revokes some of the Prosecutor General's powers regarding these bodies, and introduces a mandatory polygraph for law enforcement officers. The document also provides for a ban on travel abroad for NABU employees during martial law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft law that restores the procedural powers and guarantees of independence of NABU and SAPO. NABU and SAPO called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt this initiative as soon as possible to prevent threats to criminal proceedings.
Estonia reports an increase in Russian electronic warfare systems near its borders. Additional signal jamming equipment has been deployed to the Kingisepp area, 20 km from the Estonian border.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft laws on Defence City, which provide for tax and customs benefits for defense industry enterprises. However, the aviation industry may remain outside the regime due to strict criteria, which jeopardizes its potential and the country's defense capability.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a conversation with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson. The strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and inter-parliamentary cooperation were discussed.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, proposing that Germany participate in the expert review of the draft law on anti-corruption bodies. The situation at the front and the need to finance drone production were also discussed.
Bill No. 13533 of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO will be considered by the parliament at the next plenary session. This document, in particular, amends the powers of NABU and SAPO, granting the Prosecutor General of Ukraine the right to give instructions and access to materials of pre-trial investigation.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia has launched a large-scale information operation against Ukraine, using the factor of "anti-corruption protests. " The Kremlin is engaging controlled media, bloggers, and influencers in the West to spread narratives about a crisis in Ukrainian society and an "anti-American coup."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada aimed at strengthening the law enforcement system and the independence of anti-corruption bodies. The document also provides for protection against Russian influence.
Zhytniy Market will receive the status of a newly discovered monument within a month after the approval of the registration documentation. After that, preparations will begin for submitting an application to the Ministry of Culture to obtain the status of a cultural heritage object.
Mykhailo Kokhan won a gold medal in hammer throw with a result of 77. 10 m at the World Universiade, which became the 11th medal for Ukraine. Overall, Ukraine ranks 7th in the overall standings.
In Donetsk region, the zone of forced evacuation of families with children has been expanded to include the city of Dobropillia and a number of settlements in the Dobropillia and Kryvorizka communities. The decision was made by the regional commission on TEC and ES, affecting about 928 children.