Ukraine
The document was signed by 48 deputies from various factions.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the negotiations in Istanbul are a continuation of Russia's mockery of Donald Trump.
The enemy carried out a massive shelling of a thermal power plant, which is not a military facility. Energy workers are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
Chinese engines are secretly supplied to the Russian drone manufacturer IEMZ Kupol through shell companies, which has allowed for an increase in the production of Harpy-A1 attack drones despite Western sanctions. The new Chinese firm Beijing Xichao International Technology and Trade began supplying L550E engines to Kupol after sanctions were imposed on Xiamen Limbach Aviation Engine Co.
Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited supplied military-grade explosive octogen to Russia in December for $1. 4 million. This happened despite US warnings of possible sanctions against organizations supporting Russia's war efforts.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with 103 attack drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul. The strikes hit Odesa, Cherkasy, Kharkiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Sumy region, and Mykolaiv region, killing three people in Kharkiv region.
Law enforcement officers have completed the investigation into the former chairman of the board of PJSC "Carpathian Geophysical Works Management", who helped appropriate over UAH 2. 2 billion from "Ukrnafta". The official concluded fictitious contracts for works that were not performed, and the funds were transferred to a controlled entity.
The European Union has concluded an agreement with the United States, under which it will fully pay for military equipment that Washington will send to the EU. A significant part of these weapons will be distributed to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump wants to personally make all decisions regarding sanctions against Russia, as announced by White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt. He has been in close communication with Senator Lindsey Graham, but insists on his role as commander-in-chief.
The IRIS-T SLM air defense systems are designed to protect against medium-range aerial threats. The contract was signed with Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG as part of the "Sky Shield" initiative.
The National Bank of Ukraine has updated official exchange rates. The dollar remained at UAH 41.76, while the euro gained 12 kopecks, reaching UAH 48.98.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 172 combat engagements over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy carried out 67 air strikes, dropped 123 guided aerial bombs, and used 3712 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian fencing world champion Vlada Kharkova refused to take a joint photo with Russian vice-champion Kirill Borodachev. She returned to the podium only after the "neutral athlete" left the pedestal.
On July 23, Russian troops lost 1050 soldiers, 5 tanks, and 24 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.07.25 are estimated at 1,046,270 personnel.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, medicines are disappearing from pharmacies and are only available on the black market. The reason is fixed prices and priority provision of medicines to militants.
On July 24, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from 23-28° in the west and north to 28-33° in the rest of the territory.
July 24 marks International Self-Care Day, established in 2011, and World BDSM Day, which originated thanks to the Rosas Cinco club in Barcelona. In Ukraine, this day celebrates Financial Worker's Day, established in 2021, and today is also the birthday of instant coffee and the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Boris and Gleb.
On the night of July 24, Cherkasy was subjected to a missile attack, as a result of which six people were injured. Several fires were recorded in the city, all services are working at the impact sites.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are deliberately Russifying children in kindergartens, teaching them "folk culture" and asserting that they are Russians. This is an element of genocide aimed at changing the identity of the nation through upbringing and language.
The Ukrainian side at the Istanbul talks outlined three priorities: a complete ceasefire, organizing a meeting of the leaders of Ukraine and Russia with the participation of Trump and Erdogan, and continuing the humanitarian track. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov noted that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire and is awaiting a political decision from the Kremlin.
On July 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel decisions, appointing five deputy ministers of digital transformation. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration was also dismissed.
The Security Service of Ukraine showed a video of the prisoner exchange that took place on July 23. This exchange is the result of the work of the Joint Center and the Coordination Headquarters.
Since the beginning of July 23, 124 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line, the enemy launched 47 air strikes and dropped 70 KABs. The occupiers also used 1174 kamikaze drones and carried out 4237 shellings of settlements and positions of Ukrainian troops.
Russia does not want a ceasefire, claiming its troops are advancing. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that Russia rejects moving towards peace, having not achieved any strategic goal in 3.5 years.
The Pentagon and the US State Department have approved the sale of two military aid packages to Ukraine totaling $322 million. The aid includes HAWK Phase III anti-aircraft systems and equipment for repairing Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
The ninth stage of prisoner exchange took place, a group of wounded and sick defenders was released. Some of the soldiers who defended Mariupol spent over 3 years in captivity.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin at any moment. Ukraine insists on a meeting of the leaders to make important decisions, particularly regarding a ceasefire.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a humanitarian exchange of over 1,200 people between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine insists on the return of civilians and children, as well as an unconditional ceasefire.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the Ukrainian text of the ceasefire memorandum is logical, while the Russian one contains ultimatums. There is no common agreement on these documents, as they are only drafts.
President Zelenskyy announced the completion of the ninth stage of prisoner exchange with the Russian Federation, as a result of which severely ill and seriously wounded defenders returned home. In total, over a thousand Ukrainian citizens have been returned through all stages of exchanges agreed upon in Istanbul.