Nearly third of Ukrainian families have enough money only for food, survey shows
Around 32% of Ukrainian families have enough income only to buy food, according to a survey published by the ZN.ua media outlet on July 25.
Kateryna Hodunova
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Ukrainian police examining claims linking ex-MP Farion's murder to Russian far-right
The pro-Kremlin telegram channel Readovka was one of the first to post a video of the alleged murder of Iryna Farion. The channel claimed that the NS/WP (National-Socialism/White Power) group had taken responsibility for murder.
US, Canada intercept Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaska in first such case
Russian and Chinese bombers were intercepted in international space by US F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, as well as Canadian CF-18 fighter jets. Support aircraft were also involved in the operation, according to CNN.
Russia forms 12 organizations to militarize children in occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The Russian proxies conduct propaganda activities among children and youth in the cities of Melitopol and Berdiansk, the head of the local National Police, Artem Kysko, said.
UK, Germany sign defense deal as Trump's potential return looms over Ukraine aid
As part of a 48-hour visit to Europe, including France, Poland, and Estonia, British Defense Secretary John Healey signed the pact with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius at the Bendlerbloc ministerial complex in Berlin.
Ukraine to attract almost $4 billion US grant via World Bank
"The government will use this money to pay salaries to rescuers, teachers, doctors, and social support programs," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Bill on banning Russian-linked churches postponed, MPs block parliament in protest
Lawmakers from several opposition parties – Holos (Voice), European Solidarity, and Batkivshchyna – blocked Ukraine's parliament rostrum on July 23 following the governing party's decision to not bring the bill on banning the Russian-linked church to the floor.
Czechia joins international drone coalition to boost Ukraine's arsenal
Czechia joined the drone coalition for Ukraine led by Latvia and the U.K. after its delegation signed a memorandum of understanding during the NATO summit in Washington, the Latvian Defense Ministry announced on July 22.
Ukraine's Antonov company plans to cooperate with Boeing in defense projects
The parties may cooperate in training, logistics, and overhaul of tactical unmanned aircraft systems used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including the long-range drone ScanEagle by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, according to the memorandum.
Azov officer files complaint against State Bureau of Investigation over case of controversial general
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Krotevych, one of the Azov Brigade's commanders, accused the general of abuse of power and incompetent command of the troops, which led to the loss of Ukraine's territory, as well as personnel.
Indonesia seeking to buy Russian oil for first time in over 10 years, Reuters reports
The Indonesian state-owned refinery Pertamina has included Russian crude oil grades in its September tender lists for purchase, Reuters reported on July 23, citing three traders.
Lessons of Russia-Ukraine war to shape 21st-century warfare, Zaluzhnyi says
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief and recently appointed ambassador to the U.K., delivered a speech at the Royal United Services Institute for Defense Studies in London on July 22.
Poland considers suspending goods transport through Belarus
"Poland has specific conditions for Belarus if it would like to normalize relations," Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna said.
EU approves its first-ever military support for Armenia
The Council of the European Union for the first time approved assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Armenian Armed Forces with 10 million euros ($10.8 million), according to the council's July 22 statement.
Illegal chip flows from China to Russia slowing down, Reuters reports
Supplies of semiconductors and other dual-use goods to Russia have fallen by a fifth in 2024, Reuters reported on July 22, citing data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Occupied Donetsk suffers water supply problems due to power outage in Russia, Kyiv says
A power outage in Russia caused the breakdown of the Don-Donbas water supply system's pumping stations, Ukraine's National Resistance Center reported on July 21.
Russia pushing toward Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast despite heavy losses, Syrskyi says
"In fact, active hostilities of varying intensity are taking place along the entire frontline," Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Russia gathering forces in Kharkiv Oblast for fresh attacks, military says
Russia has deployed additional assault units near the village of Hlyboke in Kharkiv Oblast to prepare for offensive operations, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, told Interfax Ukraine on July 21.
France bans Russians, Belarusians suspected of foreign interference from attending Paris Olympics
The French government introduced a verification system for all individuals seeking to participate in the event or access restricted zones because of cybersecurity, disinformation, and terror-related threats targeting the Olympics.
Ukraine's sanctions on Russia's Lukoil may result in fuel crisis in Hungary
The restrictions have created supply shortages in Budapest, which depends on Russia for 70% of its oil supply, with Lukoil providing half of that volume, according to Politico.
Most Georgians see Russia as enemy, survey shows
According to the Caucasus Barometer survey, 69% of respondents consider Russia as Georgia's main enemy. This figure has increased compared to previous years.
Ukraine increases defense spending by almost $12 billion in 2024
"Financing the needs of Ukrainian forces is now a top priority. Additional funds for weapons, fortifications, and salaries for servicemen are a critical component of countering the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine," Deputy Defense Minister Yurii Dzhyhyr said.
Germany seeks to increase defense spending over threat of Russian aggression, defense minister says
The agreed budget will see an increase in defense spending by 1.2 billion euros (nearly $1.4 billion), while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius requested a 6.7 billion euros (nearly $7.3 billion) increase, according to Tagesspiegel.
US preparing new sanctions against China for supporting Russia's war efforts
The United States plans to impose new sanctions against Chinese entities that fuel Russia's war in Ukraine. Chinese banks may also be targeted.
Russia still recruiting Cubans due to generous payments, Russian citizenship, Bloomberg reports
Cuban volunteers join the Russian armed forces through informal channels, and the total number involved in Russia's war in Ukraine is "likely in the low hundreds," the source said.
Dragon Capital sells stake in one of leading developers of shopping centers in Ukraine
The Dragon Capital investment group announced on July 19 that it has withdrawn from the shareholding of Arricano Real Estate PLC, which manages one of the biggest shopping malls in Ukraine.
US imposes sanctions against Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn
The restrictions were imposed against Yuliya Pankratova and Denis Degtyarenko, the group's leader and a primary hacker, respectively.
Nearly 10% of partially eligible conscripts declared unfit for military service after re-examination, General Staff says
Less than 10% of partially eligible conscripts were assessed as unfit for military service after medical re-examination, Roman Horbach, head of the General Staff's personnel department, said on July 19 during a press conference.
Nearly 5,000 workers evacuated from Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, minister says
Around 5,000 workers were rescued from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on July 19 during a press conference.
Orban will continue his so-called 'peace mission' after criticism from EU, Bloomberg says
During an interview on state radio, Orban said that the EU needs to join China and the U.S. in light of potential Trump's return to power to press Russia and Ukraine to start peace negotiations, Bloomberg reported.
Ukraine's military intelligence rules out 'powerful Russian offensives' in new directions
Russian troops continue to push along almost the entire front line, but new "powerful offensives" are unlikely, Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson Andrii Yusov reported on July 19 during a national television broadcast.
EU allocates nearly $110 million to restore, protect Ukraine's energy system
Representatives of Ukraine's state energy grid operator, Ukrenergo, and the KfW Development Bank signed an agreement worth 100 million euros (nearly $110 million) for energy projects, Ukrenergo announced on July 19.
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