Ukraine plans to launch grants for ammunition, explosives production
The Ukrainian government is planning to launch a grant program next week to support the production of ammunition and explosives.
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Ukraine plans one-year moratorium on business inspections – PM
The Ukrainian government, in coordination with law enforcement agencies and the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), is preparing to introduce a one-year moratorium on business inspections, starting next week.
NBU unveils mortgage lending development strategy
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published its Mortgage Lending Development Strategy, approved by the Financial Stability Council and the NBU Board, aimed at improving housing affordability through market-based mechanisms.
Russian ambassador on peace talks in Vatican: 'Very hard to imagine'
Russian Ambassador to the Vatican Ivan Soltanovsky says it is "very hard to imagine" the possibility of holding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican, as proposed by Pope Leo XIV.
Four dead in car crash in Rivne region
The driver of an Audi, who was seriously injured in a collision on the morning of July 20, has died in the hospital, bringing the total death toll from the accident to four.
Sybiha, Ukrainian ambassadors visit frontline positions in Zaporizhzhia region
On Sunday, July 20, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, together with Ukrainian ambassadors, visited frontline positions in the Zaporizhzhia region, including the Orikhiv district.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) decision “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions),” which imposes sanctions against five individuals, including politicians and bloggers known for their pro-Russian narratives.
Number of victims of Russian drone strike on Sumy rises to two
The number of victims of the Russian drone strike on the center of Sumy has increased to two people, including one child.
56 combat clashes on frontline, one-third of which occured in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 56 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, 17 of which occured in the Pokrovsk sector.
Zelensky: Additional contracts for production and supply of drones to be signed next week
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front and discussed the issue of increasing the production and supply of drones for the Armed Forces.
Zelensky establishes priorities for ambassadors when working with partner countries
Arms supplies and the development of arms production, reconstruction projects, and effective legal mechanisms for holding Russia accountable are priorities for ambassadors in their work with partner countries for the next six months.
Defense Minister and National Security and Defense Council Secretary discussed the production of weapons
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and deputy defense ministers responsible for international cooperation and procurement. They discussed the production of weapons, in particular interceptor drones.
Veteran and writer Olena Herasymiuk: Foreigners have no prejudices against Ukrainian war literature
There are no prejudices against Ukrainian writers' works about the war in the world literary sphere.
Ukraine takes concrete steps to enforce arbitration awards and recover funds from Gazprom
Ukraine is taking specific steps to collect funds from the Russian corporation Gazprom under international arbitration awards.
German politicians discuss the fate of Nord Stream with Moscow behind closed doors
After the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Putin's regime established a network of contacts in Germany, in particular to restart the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Russian drone attacks Chuhuiv
On Sunday morning, a Russian drone attacked the city of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv Region, damaging an administrative building and residential houses.
Russia tries to take control of messengers developed in “enemy countries”
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to take measures by September 1 this year to restrict the use of foreign software in Russia, including messengers developed in “enemy countries.”
National Bank of Ukraine Governor on 18th package of sanctions: Comprehensive isolation of Russia's financial sector is gaining momentum
Andriy Pyshnyy, the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, called the 18th package of sanctions against Russia particularly significant for its financial sector.
Russian army struck village near Kherson, leaving two people wounded
In the morning, the occupiers struck the village of Zymivnyk near the city of Kherson, wounding a minor girl and a man.
Air Defense Forces destroyed 25 of 57 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Defense Forces shot down 18 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening, while seven more enemy UAV simulators were lost/jammed by electronic warfare means.
War update: 154 combat clashes over past day, fiercest fighting on Pokrovsk front
On July 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,040 over past day
As of July 20, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine have reached approximately 1,041,990 personnel, with 1,040 killed in the past 24 hours alone.
Prosecutor’s Office employee hits woman on Kyiv sidewalk, flees scene — detained shortly after
In Kyiv, an employee of the Prosecutor’s Office struck a woman in a pedestrian area and fled the scene. He has been detained, and Ukraine’s Prosecutor General has taken the case under personal control.
SSU marks 2,000 Russian tanks eliminated since invasion
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, combat units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have destroyed 2,000 enemy tanks.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice: Trump's new stance on Putin marks turning point in Ukraine war
Former U.S. Secretary of State (2005–2009) Condoleezza Rice believes that Donald Trump’s recent statements about Russia mark a “turning point” in the effort to achieve peace for Ukraine.
“Usyk has done it again!”: Zelensky congratulates undisputed world champion on his victory
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his victory, as he defended his title of undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a bout against Britain’s Daniel Dubois.
Ukrainian intelligence eliminates 'Kadyrovites' during raid in occupied territory
Fighters from the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), carried out a successful ambush against militants from the Russian National Guard's Akhmat unit near the village of Velyka Bilozerka in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia weaponizing deportation of Ukrainians via Georgia, Kyiv proposing alternative – FM Sybiha
Russia is weaponizing the deportation of Ukrainian citizens through Georgia. Ukraine proposes that Russia instead transfer the deported individuals directly to the Ukrainian border.
Ukraine recovers 11 more children from Russian-occupied territories
Eleven more children have been successfully returned to Ukraine from the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories.
Ukraine planning to sell stakes in major state-owned companies, Economy Minister says
The Ministry of Economy is working on legislative changes that will allow the privatization of stakes in large state-owned companies.