Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
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President Donald Trump has announced he will deliver a major statement about Russia on Monday, 17 July. He recently said he was "disappointed" with Russia's actions and announced a new agreement to transfer U.S. weapons to Ukraine using NATO funding. Trump may authorize direct arms deliveries to Ukraine for the first time using presidential powers.
A bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions is expected to pass by the end of the month, before Congress breaks for the summer recess. Trump has reportedly sought to delay the vote while working with senators to soften the bill. Based on previous statements, he will only support the legislation if it preserves presidential authority over U.S. foreign policy. The bill, backed by Senators Lindsey Graham Rep. and Richard Blumenthal Dem., proposes 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue buying Russian energy, including China and India.
Moving to the EU, the EU Foreign Affairs Council will convene on 15 July. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha is expected to join the meeting via video conference, as the situation in Ukraine will be a central topic of discussion. Earlier this week, the EU transferred another €1 billion to Ukraine, using proceeds from frozen Russian assets. So far this year, over €15 billion has been disbursed from this source. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU aims to mobilize €10 billion more through new funding mechanisms.
Ukraine expects the adoption of the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia next week, although this appears unlikely due to opposition from several member states. Slovakia has joined Hungary in efforts to block the new sanctions package this week. At the same time, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Estonia may veto the package if the oil price cap is not lowered. The EU is considering introducing a floating oil price
Next week (July 15-18) will be a plenary session in the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The agenda includes the following bills:
- 13439 — Amendments to the 2025 Budget (first reading), initiated by the Government.
- 12377 — Draft Law on the Basic Principles of Housing Policy (first reading), initiated by the Government.
- 13150 — Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Ukrainian Laws to Ensure Legality in the Activities of Local Government Bodies and Officials (second reading), initiated by MPs from the Sluha Narodu party, including Davyd Arakhamia, Olena Shuliak, and Andriy Motovylovets.
- 13420, 13421, 13422 — Defence City package to support the defense industry (first reading), initiated by the Sluha Narodu party. Developments regarding the head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) are expected in the coming weeks. The candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, a former detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, was rejected by the government last week. The government has asked the BES Director Selection Commission to resubmit no more than two candidates. Our perspective on this situation will be featured in the upcoming Weekly Report from KI Insights.
Events and Milestones:
Next week:
- 15 July, 09:30–17:00, Kyiv / Online Event: Legal Focus in Public Procurement. Organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing. The conference will gather legal and procurement experts, government and defense sector representatives, to discuss risks and rules of procurement during wartime, defense contracting specifics, liability, and EU-driven legislative changes. Venue: Premier Palace Hotel (5–7 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd / Yevhena Chykalenka St., Kyiv). Read more & register here.
- 16 July, 15:00–16:30, Online. Webinar (Ukrainian only): How Logistics & Transport Companies Can Find New Clients and Analyze the Market. Organized by YouControl. Using a real business case, experts will demonstrate how the YC.Market analytics tool helps identify clients, analyze competitors, assess partners, and optimize sales strategies. Includes live product demo, success story, and Q&A with expert Mykhailo Koltsov. Platform: Zoom. Register here.
- 17 July, 17:00–18:30 (Kyiv time), Online Event: What’s Happening with Ukraine’s Budget? Deficit, Donor Support, and the Budget Declaration. Hosted by the Centre for Economic Strategy (CES), this monthly economic briefing will focus on Ukraine’s growing budget deficit, international aid, and the new 2026–2028 budget declaration. The event will also include a short economic overview and a panel discussion with Ukrainian and international experts. Language: Ukrainian with simultaneous English interpretation. Register here.
- 18 July, 09:30–13:00, Kyiv. Offline Event: AI & Big Data — New Horizons for Business. Organized by Vodafone Ukraine. Learn how data can drive business growth, predict customer behavior, and boost sales. Speakers include Olga Ustynova, Yevgen Bulakh, Mykola Traknov, and Sergiy Boryslavskyy. Venue: Premier Palace Hotel, Grand Hall "Sofiivskyi" (2nd floor). Read more here.
Further ahead:
- 24 July, 18:00–19:30 Kyiv time (online). KI Insights briefing: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Industry — Opportunities and Challenges for Western Partners. An off-the-record session on Ukraine’s fast-evolving drone sector, featuring insights from the new Ukrainian defense tech catalogue. Speakers: Jakub Parusinski and Mykolaj Suchy. More details here. Register here.
- 27 June, 11:00 Kyiv. Hybrid Event: Strengthening Communities’ Energy Capacity: Results of the Municipal Energy Planning Project. Supported by the MATRA Programme and organized by DiXi Group, the event will present results from Municipal Energy Plans developed for 20 Ukrainian communities. Experts and representatives will share experiences, discuss energy efficiency, and funding opportunities. Register here.
- 31 July, Kyiv. Offline Event: How To Become Great CTO Conference. Organized by DEV Challenge in partnership with UNIT.City, this conference will unite Ukrainian tech leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, CTOs, and managers to discuss current trends in technology, business, and leadership. The event will feature expert talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Venue: UNIT.City, 3 Dorohozhytska St. Language: Ukrainian. Read more here. Buy a ticket here.
- 2-4 Sept, Melbourne. Offline Event: 14th World Chambers Congress. Organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, this global forum will gather chamber leaders and business representatives from over 100 countries to discuss key topics such as the global economy, energy, AI, cybersecurity, and ESG. Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia. Register here.
- 23 Sept, Bucharest. Offline event: Black Sea Oil Trade-2025 International Conference. This key industry event gathers 350+ participants from 25+ countries to explore the future of oilseed and veg oil trade across the Black Sea, Danube, and Eastern Europe. The agenda will address trade policy shifts, logistics, processing investments, and market trends shaping the 2025–26 season. Register here.
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