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The Ministry of Health has simplified the regulation of cannabis-based medicines in pharmacies for one year: all the details
Pharmacies have been temporarily permitted not to carry out chemical analysis of every batch of medical cannabis products, provided that the product is merely repackaged without altering its dosage form. This simplified procedure will remain in place for one year; however, there are no plans to abolish controls entirely.
Yulia Svyrydenko’s government is set to resign: who could lead the Cabinet of Ministers?
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has tendered her resignation. If the Verkhovna Rada approves it, the entire Cabinet of Ministers will automatically resign.
Trump backed a bill proposing new sanctions against Russia, which had been championed by Senator Lindsey Graham
US President Donald Trump is prepared to support the passage of a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Russia. Senator Lindsey Graham has been championing the bill for several years.
Russian troops have attacked nine regions of Ukraine; there are fatalities and dozens of people have been injured
Over the past 24 hours and during the night leading up to 14 July, Russian forces launched attacks on a number of regions in Ukraine. Residential areas, businesses and infrastructure facilities came under fire, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The Netherlands summoned the Russian ambassador over the hacking of CCTV cameras along military routes
The Netherlands summoned the Russian ambassador over the hacking of private CCTV cameras along routes used to transport military cargo to Ukraine.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 244 combat engagements on the front line, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 244 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops carried out the highest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
The EU has imposed sanctions on those responsible for the mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and a Russian detention centre responsible for the torture, ill-treatment and murder of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages.
Ukraine and the Netherlands are launching a €20 million fund for defence research and development
Ukrainian and Dutch companies will be able to receive grants to develop weapons and technologies that meet the needs of the front line. The expected budget for the joint ‘Brave Netherlands’ programme will be 20 million euros.
Russia’s casualties in the war against Ukraine have exceeded 1.42 million military personnel
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,120 troops. The Ukrainian Defence Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment, including two air defence systems.
Zelenskyy said that the Freyja system could become operational within the next year
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is working with its European partners to develop the Freyja anti-ballistic missile system. According to him, the first results of the project could be seen within the next 12 months.
Telegram is experiencing a global outage: what exactly has stopped working?
Short Telegram links to channels, profiles, groups and posts have stopped opening for users in various countries. The messenger’s mobile and desktop apps continue to work.
Church holiday on 14 July 2026: prohibitions and traditions of the day
On Tuesday, 14 July, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Righteous Prince Oskold, the First Martyr of Kyiv, who was given the name Nicholas at his baptism. On this day, the Apostle Aquila, one of the Seventy, the martyr Justus of Rome, and the Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia are also commemorated.