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PrivatBank is offering cashback of up to 3,000 UAH for transfers made via Privat24
PrivatBank, in partnership with Visa, is running a promotion for customers who use mobile number transfers via the Privat24 app. Until 20 July 2026, every transfer of 1,000 UAH or more made using a Visa card will automatically be entered into a prize draw for cashback of between 1,000 and 3,000 UAH and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The weather in Kyiv on 13 July 2026 is set to change: a spell of warmer weather will be followed by rain
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.
Serhiy Koretskyi may become prime minister following a meeting with Zelenskyy
Serhiy Koretskyi, who heads Naftogaz and Ukrnafta, is being considered as one of the candidates for the post of Ukraine’s new prime minister. Speculation has intensified following his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, although no official decision has yet been made regarding the replacement of the head of government.
Zelenskyy will hold talks with Macron in Paris and take part in two international summits
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will be visiting Paris on 13 July. The programme includes talks with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, as well as participation in the first meeting of the anti-ballistic missile coalition and the summit of the coalition of the willing.
A fire broke out in an industrial area in the Stavropol Krai following a drone attack
On the night of 13 July, drones attacked the Stavropol Krai in the Russian Federation. Following this, a fire broke out in the industrial area of the village of Vyazniki, and local residents and OSINT communities reported that an oil depot had caught fire.
Olga Stefanishyna may step down as ambassador to the US ahead of possible charges by the NABU
Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US, has requested to be relieved of her diplomatic duties for personal reasons. At the same time, reports have emerged in the media and on social media suggesting that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) may be preparing to bring charges against her regarding the legality of her income; however, there has been no official confirmation from the anti-corruption authorities as yet.
Russian attacks over the past 24 hours have resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries across several regions of Ukraine
Over the past 24 hours and during the night leading up to 13 July, Russian troops attacked a number of regions in Ukraine. Residential buildings, a hospital, transport infrastructure and civilian facilities were hit; there have been fatalities and injuries.
The EU has removed Patriarch Kirill and the founder of Lukoil from its sanctions list
Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church and Vagit Alekperov, founder of the oil company Lukoil, have been excluded from the draft of the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia. According to diplomatic sources, this was done at the request of Bulgaria, which had threatened to block the new restrictions.
Lindsey Graham, who championed sanctions against Russia and supported Ukraine, has died
The American Republican senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. He was one of Ukraine’s most prominent allies in Washington, championed new sanctions against Russia and had direct access to US President Donald Trump.
Italy has proposed the creation of a continental defence alliance involving Ukraine
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that the future European security system must extend beyond the European Union. According to him, Ukraine and a number of other European states should join this model of cooperation.
Poland’s Foreign Minister has warned of provocations by Putin
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that Russia does not currently have sufficient forces to launch a direct attack on Poland. At the same time, he said, Vladimir Putin may resort to provocations, which is why Warsaw is taking Russian threats seriously.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 257 clashes on the front line; the General Staff has identified the hottest sectors
Over the past 24 hours, 257 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops carried out dozens of air strikes and shelled Ukrainian military positions and populated areas thousands of times, whilst the Defence Forces struck enemy concentrations and command posts.