Politics
Ukraine is ready to open all clusters with the EU — Kos
The European Commission considers Ukraine and Moldova to be ready for the opening of all six negotiation clusters. The pace of further progress depends on the EU Council presidency and the positions of the Member States.
The Coalition of the Willing is to hold its first exercises in Poland: what is being prepared for Ukraine
The first military exercises by the Coalition of the Willing will take place in autumn 2026 in Poland, with French and British troops taking part. The manoeuvres are intended to test the partners’ readiness to provide Ukraine with genuine security guarantees following a possible cessation of hostilities.
Martial law in Ukraine has been extended until 31 October: how the Rada voted
The Verkhovna Rada has extended martial law in Ukraine for a further 90 days — until 31 October 2026. The new period will begin on 2 August, following the expiry of the current period.
Svyrydenko declined to take up the post of head of the Ukrainian Embassy in the US
As of the morning of 14 July, Yulia Svyrydenko had not agreed to take up the post of head of the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington following her resignation as Prime Minister. However, it is not known whether this constitutes a definitive rejection of the President’s offer.
The UK is set to join the EU’s €90 billion loan programme for Ukraine
The United Kingdom will join the European Union’s loan programme to support Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. The parties finalised the relevant agreement following the conclusion of the negotiations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced the formation of an Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
Ukraine, together with nine European countries, has announced the formation of an Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition. Its aim will be to develop a joint European missile defence architecture to counter ballistic missile threats.
