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On Monday, 13 July, the weather in Kyiv will be warm but changeable. During the day, temperatures will rise to around +24°, but after the warm spell, rain is expected in the capital, and there may be a thunderstorm in the evening.
On 13 July, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrate the Feast of the Archangel Gabriel — one of the most revered heavenly messengers. In the folk calendar, this day is known as ‘Summer Gabriel’ and is considered important for work, the harvest, prayer and good deeds.
The NABU and the SAP have announced new charges against the former executive director for physical protection and security at Energoatom, who is referred to as ‘Tenor’ in the investigation files. According to the investigation, he laundered over 30 million hryvnias obtained through a corruption scheme and used these funds to purchase luxury Mercedes-Benz cars and property in Ukraine and Bali.
The resumption of civilian flights in Ukraine could take between three and five months following the adoption of safety measures. The Verkhovna Rada states that the main condition for resuming air services is the protection of specific airports and an agreed action plan involving the military, the government and aviation experts.
The Supreme Court has refused to overturn the sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) against the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko. The ruling was handed down by the Administrative Court of Cassation, which forms part of the Supreme Court, after it had considered Poroshenko’s claim against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Defence Procurement Agency has explained why the contract for RPG-75M single-use anti-tank grenade launchers was awarded to the supplier who offered the lowest price. The statement came following searches carried out in connection with the procurement of 6,000 grenade launchers worth 637 million hryvnias, in which investigators estimate potential losses at 318.5 million hryvnias.
Forty-four Members of the European Parliament have written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for Russian teams to be barred from the Under-15 World Cup. The tournament is due to take place in Azerbaijan from 22 to 31 October 2026.
In Ukraine, on Friday 10 July, short showers are expected, with thunderstorms, hail and squalls in places. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the eastern regions, whilst daytime temperatures will range from 15° to 28°, depending on the region.
On 10 July, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate Saint Anthony of the Caves — the founder of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and one of the pioneers of monasticism in Rus’. In folk tradition, this day is known as Anthony’s Day, Anthony the Thunderer or Anthony the Ryasochnik, and the feast itself is regarded as a ‘punishing’ one.
Some central government bodies refuse to register electronic submissions from civil society organisations if they do not contain a qualified electronic signature or an electronic seal. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has stated that the right to submit a petition cannot depend solely on the presence of a qualified electronic signature.
Nine European countries have called on the European Commission to extend the option to temporarily relax the new biometric border checks. This refers to the Entry/Exit System, which applies to nationals of non-EU countries, including Ukrainians on short trips to the Schengen Area.
Italy has decided to expel two military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome following an investigation into the alleged passing of classified information to a Russian agent. The Russian diplomats must leave the country within three days.
