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In the US, a bill imposing sanctions on Russia has secured the necessary votes: what happens next?
The draft bill on sanctions against Russia, introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has already secured the required number of votes — more than 60.
Oleksandr Poklad is to take charge of the SBU following Khmara’s move to the Ministry of Defence
Oleksandr Poklad, First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, is to become the agency’s acting head. This personnel change follows the move of the current head of the SBU, Yevhen Khmara, to the Ministry of Defence.
Russia has attacked the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions; there are casualties and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on a number of Ukrainian regions. The highest number of casualties has been recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Apple and Google have removed the Russian app VK from their app stores following EU sanctions
Russian apps from the VK holding company can no longer be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Apple removed them on 25 June, citing compliance with sanctions requirements, whilst Google removed the services after VK was added to the European Union’s sanctions list.
Trump is considering the possibility of landing troops on Iranian islands
Following a series of meetings with senior administration officials and military leaders, US President Donald Trump is considering options for expanding the US military operation against Iran. No final decision has yet been taken, although the White House states that the diplomatic route remains the priority.
Andriy Yermak met with Syrskyi following Fedorov’s resignation
Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, visited the command post of Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in one of the frontline regions. The meeting took place following Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as Defence Minister and a public dispute between him and the Commander-in-Chief.
Budanov has responded to the protests over Fedorov’s resignation
Kirill Budanov, Head of the President’s Office, has responded to the public outcry and protests in support of Mykhailo Fedorov. He stated that Ukrainians have the right to ask the authorities difficult questions, but that internal disputes must not undermine the country’s unity during the war.
Turkey is ready to lead the maritime component of the security guarantees for Ukraine
Turkey is prepared to take a leading role in the maritime component of future international security guarantees for Ukraine. The naval forces of the allied states are already carrying out planning in this area.
Temperatures of up to +34 and thunderstorms in the south: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 17 July?
On Friday, 17 July, dry weather with light cloud cover is expected in most regions of Ukraine. Short showers and thunderstorms are possible only in some parts of the south and south-east, and the maximum temperature will reach +34 degrees.
The General Staff reported 249 engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours and further losses suffered by the Russian army
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 249 combat engagements on the front line. The defence forces continue to repel Russian attacks on the main fronts and strike at enemy military targets.
Oleksandr Syrskyi has responded to Fedorov for the first time following his scathing criticism
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has responded publicly for the first time to the sharp criticism levelled at him by the Acting Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov. He thanked the former minister for his work and expressed his hope that he would remain part of Ukraine’s team.
Church holiday on 17 July 2026: what is being celebrated, and what you can and cannot do
On 17 July according to the New Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Great Martyr Marina of Antioch. In folk tradition, this day is known as Marina’s Day or Marina the Fiery.