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The Vatican is prepared to host a summit that could help bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The date of the talks and the list of participants have not yet been agreed.
The Polish retail chain Pepco plans to open its first shops in Ukraine in autumn 2026. The shops will be located in Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Mukachevo and Ternopil.
The Security Service of Ukraine foiled a double terrorist attack in the courtyard of a residential complex in the centre of Ivano-Frankivsk.
The Office of the President has acknowledged that only a small number of people have signed new military contracts, but any decision on whether to review the mobilisation reform will be made after the staff reshuffle.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, has appointed Ed Miliband as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Previously, Mr Miliband was responsible within the government for energy security and achieving climate neutrality.
From 22 July, the cost of a single journey on the Kyiv City Express commuter train will range from 30 to 37 hryvnias, depending on how the ticket is purchased. The lowest price will be available via mobile apps.
According to the Daily Mail, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the British authorities to take action over the possible involvement of companies registered in the UK in a scheme to illegally manufacture and sell tobacco products in Ukraine. According to the publication, criminal proceedings are ongoing in Ukraine, and no court ruling has yet been issued in the case.
The real cost of living in Ukraine should be at least 11,000–12,000 hryvnias per month. However, there are currently no plans to raise it to this level in the near future due to the constraints on the state budget.
In Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders have concentrated up to 145 fighters, whilst Ukrainian units continue to search for and eliminate enemy saboteurs in the town.
Over the past 10 years, the population of the Donetsk region has fallen by almost a third due to the situation in Russia. Whilst around 7.37 million people lived in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in 2001, by the start of 2024 the figure had fallen to approximately 3.75 million.
Ihor Plakhuta, Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has issued a statement in support of Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose dismissal protesters have been demanding for several days.
On the night of 20 July, the Moscow Region came under a massive drone attack. The Russian authorities reported that more than 400 drones were heading towards the region, whilst local residents reported explosions and fires.
