Ukraine
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.
President Zelenskyy announced the third round of negotiations with the Russian Federation in Istanbul on July 23, with Rustem Umerov leading the Ukrainian delegation. Ukraine insists on a truce and proposes a meeting of leaders with the participation of international mediators.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported to President Zelenskyy on the circumstances of the death of the commander of the "Lyut" brigade, Colonel Maksym Kazban. He fought for Ukraine since 2014, leading "Lyut" in 2024.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 71 Shahed-type attack UAVs. 27 drones were shot down or suppressed, another 18 did not reach their targets, but 26 drones hit 14 locations.
The General Staff reported that 167 combat engagements took place over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 1 missile and 167 air strikes, and used 3579 kamikaze drones.
As of the morning of July 23, 122 settlements in Ukraine are without electricity due to strong winds and rain. Kirovohrad, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions were most affected.
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that the 50-day period given to the Kremlin by President Trump for a deal on the war in Ukraine is a "window of opportunity," not a fixed deadline. She emphasized that the situation can change quickly.
During July 22, Zaporizhzhia Oblast suffered 456 strikes on 12 settlements, with 19 reports of destruction recorded. The attacks included airstrikes, UAVs, MLRS, and artillery shelling; no civilians were injured.
On July 22, Russian troops lost 970 soldiers, 3 tanks, and 42 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.07.25 amount to 1,045,220 personnel.
On July 23, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine; an atmospheric front will cause short-term rains, thunderstorms, in places hail and squalls on the Left Bank. Air temperature will be 23-32°C, in Kyiv without precipitation, 26-28°C.
According to Martin Wolf, the outcome of the war in Ukraine will affect the future of European liberal democracy. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for the right to choose its own destiny, against Russia's autocracy and its desire to dominate Europe.
Ukraine has signed four new contracts for interceptor drones worth over 3 billion hryvnias. This is in addition to the already purchased volumes of drone production, including partnership procurements.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has for the first time formalized the professions of military personnel in the National Classifier of Professions, creating a section "Military Personnel". This applies to military personnel and reservists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, and the National Guard, dividing them into officer, sergeant, and enlisted ranks.
A French Mirage-2000 fighter jet crashed in Ukraine due to equipment failure. According to the Air Force spokesman, the pilot acted competently in a crisis situation. Ihnat urged media and relevant experts not to jump to premature conclusions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an expected prisoner exchange with Russia on Wednesday, July 23. Ukraine is also working on the release of civilian hostages and the return of abducted children.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings with the heads of NABU, SAP, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the SBU, emphasizing the need to cleanse the anti-corruption infrastructure of Russian influence. He stressed the importance of inevitable punishment and the investigation of cases involving billions that have been "hanging" for years.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, commented on President Zelenskyy's signing of law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAP. He emphasized that Ukraine will be saved by a strong military and institutions, and internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends its citizens to immediately leave Russia due to the war in Ukraine and Russia's recognition of Poland as an unfriendly state. The possibilities of providing assistance to Polish citizens are becoming limited, and individuals with dual citizenship may be subject to mobilization.
On July 22, 131 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 51 air strikes and used 1218 kamikaze drones. On the Pokrovsk direction, 131 occupiers were eliminated and a significant amount of enemy equipment was destroyed.