Ukraine
US senators have advertised a bipartisan bill that would give President Trump powerful sanctions against Russia. This comes amid a cooling of Trump's relations with Putin and the US president's readiness to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
On the night of July 14, Russian occupiers attacked the Shostka and Sumy communities in the Sumy region. As a result of the strikes, two men were killed, and four residents were injured, including a 7-year-old child.
US President's special envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Ukraine to discuss defense, security, weapons, sanctions, and protection of people. Ukraine supports US President Donald Trump's principle of "peace through strength" amid Russia's unwillingness to cease fire.
Hedgehogs, nocturnal animals, are increasingly appearing during the day due to habitat degradation, chemicals in fields, destruction of vegetation, and food shortages. This is a forced change in their daily rhythm for survival, also caused by climate change and heat.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 212 combat engagements over the past day, 74 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 73 air strikes, dropped 120 guided bombs, and carried out 5611 shellings.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 78/USD, strengthening it by 0.04 kopecks. The euro exchange rate against the hryvnia is UAH 48.84/EUR.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 4 S-300/400 missiles and 136 drones, 61 of which were shot down. 28 drones were recorded hitting 10 locations.
Oil prices rose by more than 2% due to expectations of new US sanctions against Russia. Increased production by Saudi Arabia and uncertainty with tariffs limit price growth.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala urged his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico not to obstruct the adoption of the 18th package of anti-Russian EU sanctions. Fiala emphasized the importance of joint actions against Russia and warned of Slovakia's possible isolation.
US President Donald Trump will announce a new plan to arm Ukraine, which will include offensive weapons. The plan is expected to include long-range missiles capable of reaching targets in Russia, including Moscow.
On Monday, July 14, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains, thunderstorms, in places hail and squalls will pass in the west, while the rest of the territory will be without precipitation.
On July 13, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 51 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.07.25 are estimated to be over a million personnel and 30 thousand artillery systems.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country will not supply long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine to avoid depleting its own stocks. Berlin has already transferred three out of twelve Patriot systems to Kyiv and will ask the US for permission to purchase two more for Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional 6. 5 billion euros in military spending over the next two years. This is due to new threats, including Russia, terrorism, and cyberattacks, with the goal of reaching 64 billion euros annually for defense by 2027.
On July 13, 152 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy launched 46 air strikes, used 1054 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4239 shellings.
On July 14, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present updated payments after the birth of a baby and additional support for mothers in the first years of a child's life. The government also plans to allocate funds to support Ukrainian schoolchildren.
The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant reduction in state apparatus expenditures and deregulation. This will allow more resources to be directed to the country's defense and scale up weapons production.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, refuted Bild's publication about the Kremlin's plans for a broad offensive in Ukraine by the end of summer. He noted that the Russians have not stopped their offensive since last year, and their actions are a continuation of pressure, not a new offensive.
From August 1, the full amount of fines for violations of RRO/PRRO use will be reinstated in Ukraine. The transitional period with reduced fines, established in 2023, is coming to an end.
Russia plans a new offensive in Ukraine by the end of summer, ignoring calls for peace. The occupiers intend to expand hostilities beyond the occupied territories.
On July 13, Russian occupiers attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 97 times, most actively in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Kursk directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled most of the attacks, including 35 out of 42 in the Pokrovsk direction.
Commander of the Latvian Armed Forces Kaspars Pudāns made a working visit to Ukraine, familiarizing himself with the situation on the eastern front. He met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussing the operational situation and Latvia's accession to the "Coalition of the Willing."
Hot weather with temperatures up to +34 degrees Celsius is expected in Ukraine on July 14, and a jump to +40 degrees is possible in a week. Forecaster Natalka Didenko warns of possible short-term rains and thunderstorms in the west.
North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million 152-mm shells since the start of the full-scale invasion, South Korean intelligence claims. Kim Jong Un has promised Russia further support in the war in Ukraine.
The number of enemy assaults on the islands in the Dnipro direction has almost tripled, reaching up to 10 breakthrough attempts daily. The occupiers have intensified their activity near the Antonivka bridges and on the islands of Kizomys and Zabyche.
In a week, Russia launched over 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 83 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense is working effectively, particularly thanks to interceptor drones, shooting down hundreds of "Shaheds."
The SBU destroyed an FSB agent-combat group that killed SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv on July 11. During a special operation in the Kyiv region, the perpetrators offered armed resistance and were eliminated.
Over 2. 2 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have received "vital" cash assistance from UNHCR to restore damaged housing. This has allowed some families to return to their homes and repair them.
On the night of July 13, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 strike UAVs, including Shahed and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 20 Shahed-type UAVs and lost/suppressed 20 decoy drones with electronic warfare systems.