#Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The main topic was discussing the resumption of negotiations with Russia to accelerate the end of the war. Dmytro Litvin confirmed the fact of the meeting. 🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸

Combat medics in Ukraine will be able to work in 'ambulance' services without retraining. The Ministry of Health has approved new rules: experience in the army is now equated to civilian standards, and the state guarantees employment for veterans. 🚑🇺🇦

The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, stated that Ukraine's victory is impossible without completely cutting off Russia's financial flows, especially oil revenues. 🛢️🇺🇸 The general also emphasized that the RF is not a friend of America. 🤝❌

The IMF has urged Ukraine to abolish the windfall tax on banks after 2027. Fund experts believe that repeatedly extending the 50% rate distorts the economy and hinders capital accumulation for reconstruction. 🏦📉

EPVI results for master's programs are now available: scores can be accessed in electronic cabinets starting July 22. Learn how to get your card and convert scores to the new scale. 📊🎓

Ukraine has created prototypes of an autonomous protection system for armored vehicles against drones after two years of development. Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Lebedenko stated that this solution will solve the problem of equipment vulnerability and enhance troop maneuverability. 🛡️🇺🇦

Ukrainian drones struck 13 energy nodes in Crimea and on occupied territories. Since the beginning of July, 117 enemy targets have been destroyed as part of the "Crimea Switch off" operation ⚡️🇺🇦 #USF #Crimea

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Lebedenko stated that the future of the war depends on drone autonomy and AI. 🤖 The General explained how integrating UAVs into unified systems will change tactics and ensure an advantage. 🇺🇦 Americans are already launching the production of sea drones based on Ukrainian designs.

🇺🇦 A bill banning Russian music in the service sector has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. Initiators believe this will help stop financial support for the Russian Federation and cultural influence. Businesses face a new fine mechanism and strict control without prior warning. 🚫🎶

⚠️ Reservations at enterprises are valid until September 1, 2026. After this date, decisions on criticality may be reviewed, and some workers risk losing protection. Find out who is subject to automatic cancellation and who is not. 🇺🇦📋

DESS officially confirmed the link between the Pochaiv Lavra and the ROC following an analysis of charters. The monastery head is part of the ROC governing bodies, while the state continues the process of property return and investigation of violations. 🏛️🇺🇦

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is ready to cancel the decision on the creation of the Coordination Center for Deferment. The initiative caused a resonance in the business community: entrepreneurs feared that the new body would complicate the procedure and reduce the transparency of the process. The decision to create the center was made as early as July 8, but the news disappeared from the Ministry of Economy's website the very next day. 🏢📉

NATO confirmed: the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will not change the Alliance's support strategy. Giovanni Galloforo stated that rotations are normal, and aid to Ukraine remains unshakable 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇦🇹🇴

Huge queues have formed at Kharkiv Railway Station due to new security rules: now all passengers must pass through scanners, not just those traveling from the first platform. The peak of the crowd occurred on July 13, when several trains departed simultaneously after drone attacks. Ukrzaliznytsia has strengthened security and urges passengers to arrive at the station with extra time. 🚆🇺🇦🚨

Minsk has sharply changed its rhetoric: Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told Lukashenko that he sees no signs of aggression from either NATO or Ukraine. Despite this, special forces remain on the border. 🇧🇾🇺🇦🛡️

A petition has been registered in Kyiv demanding a limit on free travel for pensioners. Initiators believe this will reduce the load on transport and lower fares for others. Simultaneously, a 50% reduction in buses and the introduction of pay-per-stop are being discussed. 🚌🇺🇦

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with 'Volyn' to discuss reforms in veteran policy and assess the military situation. The head of state urged the veteran to remain in the state team against the backdrop of the change in the Minister for Veterans Affairs. 🇺🇦🤝

🇺🇦 New Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapat and Acting Minister of Defense Yevhen Yermak have agreed on a plan to increase pressure on Russia: long-range strikes, air defense, and technological superiority. President Zelenskyy supported their vision for the future of the Defense Forces. 🛡️⚔️