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On July 25, World Drowning Prevention Day and Embryologist Day are observed. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the Dormition of Righteous Anna is honored.
Companies UForce and ReconCraft have signed an agreement to produce Magura drones in Oregon and South Carolina. This is the first official project of a Ukrainian developer in the United States.
US military disabled a commercial tanker that attempted four times to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman. This is the first such incident since the US reinstated the blockade earlier this month.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
Since the beginning of 2026, 2,318 cases of measles have been registered in the US, surpassing the record of 2025. The increase is linked to a decline in vaccination rates and skepticism towards vaccinations.
Rapidan Energy Group raised its Brent price forecast for the fourth quarter to nearly $100 due to the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs suggests a rise above $120 in the event of a prolonged conflict.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US gained invaluable military experience through cooperation with Ukraine, without paying with the lives of its soldiers. The greatest value lies in Ukraine's experience in unmanned technologies and military innovations.
U. S. President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was postponed after an incident involving an armed man who attempted to kill the head of state. The event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, marking Trump's first speech at this event.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of resuming talks between the US and Iran following China's diplomatic initiatives. The prospects for direct negotiations remain uncertain due to political obstacles.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to directly compare Donald Trump and Joe Biden, noting that history will determine the better one. He called Trump a strong leader and named Lincoln as the best US president.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to sign a peace agreement with Russia in the Oval Office or Mar-a-Lago. He emphasized that everything depends on US President Donald Trump.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview refuted the lie of Russian propaganda about allegedly using cocaine together with President of France Emmanuel Macron.
President Zelenskyy stated that at the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had no weapons or money from the US. Large-scale international support began to arrive after the world realized the threat from the Kremlin to all of Europe.
The President of Ukraine stated that American aid made it possible to restrain Russian expansion. He emphasized that this is a contribution to US security, not just support for Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy stated that the restoration of the USSR would create a strategic threat to the US and change the global balance of power. He emphasized that support for Ukraine is an investment in America's security.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine single-handedly stopped Putin's plans to restore the Soviet empire. He emphasized, that Ukraine became a barrier to these dreams.
American blogger Laura Loomer met with Deputy Head of the OP Serhiy Kyslytsia during her visit to Kyiv and received assurances that the Ukrainian side is ready to host US President Donald Trump and his special representatives.
Usha Vance published the first family photos after the birth of their fourth child. The family is adjusting to life as a family of six.
President Zelenskyy reported changes in the NSDC: Rustem Umerov will focus on communication with partners and the Drone Deals and "Freya" programs. Ihor Klymenko will likely take his place, strengthening internal activities and the fight against cyber threats.
Lavrov said that the Russian Federation agreed with the US proposals at the meeting in Anchorage, but the American side did not fulfill its obligations. He added that Zelensky did not do what Trump proposed.
The Office of the President of Ukraine reacted to Zelenskyy's interview with blogger Lori Loomer, thanking Trump for his support and Patriot missiles. A repost of Trump's and Loomer's posts was made.
The US Department of Defense has updated the list of foreign institutions that threaten national security due to the risk of technology transfer. The list includes 130 academic institutions from China, Russia, and Iran.
Romanian authorities received an emergency call about damage to the vessel Christiana B, carrying coal under the Liberian flag. The crew was not injured.
A unit of the Ukrainian Navy Armed Forces successfully passed NEL-2 evaluation according to NATO standards. Ukraine gained the ability to command multinational forces of the Alliance.
Outside the kill zone created by Ukrainian drones along the front line, the enemy has the opportunity to deploy facilities that support the army's combat capability – short-range missiles are suitable for striking these facilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a visit to Washington on July 28 to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. A meeting with US President Donald Trump is also being organized, the format of which is still being coordinated.
US President Donald Trump stated that any damages to ships will be paid from Iranian funds controlled by the US. This came after a Houthi attack on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
The US conducted a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and drone storage facilities. The price of oil exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers.
Iran refused the temporary truce deal proposed by the US, which was brought to Tehran by the Prime Minister of Iraq. Tehran insists on resolving the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz before any ceasefire.