The President of Ukraine announced the almost complete completion of the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn Oblast. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these defense lines and the strong defense on the Ukrainian side.
Bitcoin declined after the US government moved $2 billion in cryptocurrency. Traders fear the realization of profits before the possible victory of Trump, who promised to create a strategic reserve.
Ukraine's government plans to expand rail and road connections with Poland by opening a new border crossing point, and to set up a commission with Moldova to build a bridge across the Dniester.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the expansion of the electronic queue system 'eChezha' to 28 checkpoints. The system has been used by 1.4 million trucks and 100,000 buses, which has improved the convenience of crossing the border.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine expects the G7 to quickly develop procedures for the transfer of $50 billion from Russian assets. These funds are important for covering Ukraine's budget expenditures in 2025.
The government will approve the concept of a water supply program for 9 regions most affected by the war. The goal is to provide water to households and businesses, upgrade engineering systems and expand water supply sources.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the accumulation of over €550 million in the Energy Support Fund. The government is working to increase the capacity to import electricity before winter through ENTSO-E.
President of Finland Alexander Stubb outlined four key elements for achieving peace in Ukraine. He emphasized that negotiations do not mean concessions and called on China to influence Russia to end the war.
Alexander Stubb praised Zelenskyy's idea to include Russia in the upcoming Peace Summit. He believes that Ukraine is now in a stronger position than it was a few months ago and has the necessary resources to maintain its position.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC, a member of Naftogaz Group, has launched a new high-performance well with a daily production of 274 thousand cubic meters of gas.
Raiffeisen Bank announced measures to significantly reduce its operations in Russia in accordance with the requirements of the ECB. The bank is limiting credit and payment services, ceasing to offer term deposits and reducing interest rates on accounts.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery. Six explosions were recorded in Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 0478 UAH/USD, which strengthened it by 15 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.93-41.98, the euro at UAH 45.25-45.30.
Kamala Harris's support grew after Biden's announcement that he would not run. Her rating reached 48%, especially among Democrats and African Americans, putting her ahead of Trump in terms of voter enthusiasm.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked the Saki military airfield in occupied Crimea. Satellite images confirm the destruction of one Su-30SM and possible damage to another aircraft.
F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks, but their number will be insufficient to have a significant impact on the course of the fighting. The planes will initially be used primarily to strengthen air defense rather than for ground attacks.
The military police will be responsible for maintaining discipline, conducting operational and investigative activities, and investigating war crimes. Its creation is necessary because Ukraine is the only country engaged in intense hostilities without such a force.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke to the graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics. Budanov emphasized that the war will end, but new important tasks will arise, and called on young people to be leaders.
The condition of water bodies in the temporarily occupied Kherson region is critical. The water is unsuitable for domestic, agricultural and bathing needs, which poses serious risks to public health.
At a meeting with Christians, Donald Trump urged them to vote now in order not to vote in 4 years. This caused criticism from Democrats who see this as a threat to democracy.
The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson said that the effectiveness of Russian Kalibr missiles is questionable, as their hit rate reaches 100%. There is a Russian submarine in the Black Sea with 4 such missiles on board.
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked civilians. A 26-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and a thigh wound. The victims were taken to the hospital.
Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina refused to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games due to a sore throat.
Vice President Kamala Harris has identified three potential contenders for the US vice presidency.
On July 28, hourly power outage schedules will be applied in Ukraine from 18:00 to 22:00. The country's power system continues to experience a capacity shortage due to hostile attacks and infrastructure damage.
At night, a strike was carried out on the Polyova oil depot in the Kursk region of Russia. Powerful explosions and a fire were reported, probably involving oil tanks.
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman warns Lebanon of the threat of a “devastating war” after a Hezbollah rocket attack on the Golan Heights. Israel promises to respond to the killing of 11 people, including children.
Rebels in Mali have captured mercenaries of the Wagner PMC and offer to hand them over to Ukraine as a sign of solidarity.
In the Kyiv region, 22. 7 thousand applications for compensation under the eRestoration program were submitted. Payments of UAH 9 billion were approved, and 17.8 thousand out of 29 thousand damaged facilities were restored.
Ukrainian troops struck at enemy positions in the south, destroying 3 ammunition depots and a UAV control center. The enemy lost 115 troops and 28 pieces of equipment over the day.