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In Russia, state procurement for hospitals and emergency services has begun to break down due to a fuel shortage
In Russia, against a backdrop of petrol shortages, there has been an increase in the number of cases where state procurement of fuel for hospitals, utility companies, fire services and emergency rescue services has been disrupted. Suppliers are increasingly refusing to take part in tenders due to unfavourable contract terms.
Church holiday on 15 July 2026: how, according to tradition, to protect your home
On 15 July 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kyiv and Equal to the Apostles. According to folk tradition, on this day homes were sprinkled with holy water and sunlight was allowed into the rooms, in the belief that this would protect the home from evil.
Russia carried out live-fire exercises near the border with Estonia without prior warning
On 9 July, Russia conducted live-fire exercises on Lake Peipus, a few kilometres from the border with Estonia, without prior notice. The Estonian authorities stated that no such exercises had previously been recorded in this area.
The General Staff reported 253 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and identified the hottest sectors of the front
Over the past 24 hours, 253 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops were most active in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Spain beat France to become the first team to reach the final of the 2026 World Cup
The Spanish national team beat France in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup and became the first team to reach the final. The match ended in a 2–0 victory for Spain.
The General Staff has reported Russia’s losses over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,470 troops. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the total losses of Russian personnel have exceeded 1.42 million, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
200 international defence companies are keen to study Russian weaponry in Ukraine
Experts from 200 international defence companies have shown keen interest in the closed online platform TrophyLab, submitting applications to examine captured Russian military equipment.
Kyiv is returning 1.25 billion from the state budget for the construction of a backup heating system – Klitschko
The capital is returning 1.25 billion hryvnias to the city budget, which it had previously transferred to the state budget in the hope of receiving state support for the implementation of the stability plan.
Parliament has ratified a free trade agreement with Turkey: what will change
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law ratifying the free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey. The document, which was signed back in February 2022, was supported by 236 members of parliament.
Atlas Festival 2026: when is the festival taking place, who will be performing and how much do tickets cost?
When talking about the Atlas Festival 2026, it’s hard to describe it as simply a summer festival in Kyiv, as it’s a major city-wide event that transforms the capital into a cultural hub for several days. ThePublic has compiled detailed information on how this year’s Atlas Festival 2026 will unfold, how much tickets will cost and which artists will be taking part.
Usyk has been removed from the IBF rankings: who has replaced the Ukrainian in the top list?
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has released its updated rankings for the super-heavyweight division (over 90.7 kg). The main news in the latest release is the complete absence of former undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has been officially removed from the list of the top heavyweights.
German Smetanin is leaving ‘Ukroboronprom’: who will replace him?
Herman Smetanin has stepped down from his post as Chief Executive of the joint-stock company ‘Ukrainian Defence Industry’. He did not name the company’s new chief executive.