#Ukraine

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. 🛡️⚔️

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has purchased 2,000 reinforced female body armor vests with ceramic-composite armor. The new equipment withstands SVD bullets and is equipped with an anatomical support for comfort. 🇺🇦🛡️

The NBU recorded a dollar rise to 44.77 UAH and a euro drop to 51.06 UAH. 💵💶 The regulator also announced the release of a 2000 hryvnia banknote due to the dominance of large denominations in circulation. 🇺🇦

🇺🇦 Dmytro Mykhailenko officially appointed head coach of the Ukraine U-21 national team! He replaces Spaniard Unai Melgosa and will now prepare the team for Euro 2027. There are chances, but the road will not be easy! ⚽️🔥

Global giant Maersk has temporarily suspended operations through Chornomorsk port due to security threats in the Black Sea. Vessels with cargo are being redirected to Romania, and export bookings are being cancelled without penalties. 🚢📉 Against the backdrop of intensified Russian attacks on the merchant fleet, including the loss of sailors on the Golden Leo, logistics risks are becoming critical.

The EU has officially approved UK participation in a massive €90 billion loan to support Ukraine 🇪🇺🇬🇧. This decision will allow Kyiv to purchase British weaponry and ensure funding for 2026–2027. 🇺🇦💰

⚠️ Scammers are sending emails in the name of 'Nova Poshta' with threats of tax audits. The goal is to extract data via attachments. How to spot a fake and what to do if you've already opened a file — read in the article. 🛡️📧

The weather in Ukraine on July 23 will be diverse: up to +29°C in the east, while nights will be cool. Rain and hazardous phenomena are possible in the south, especially in the Odesa region and Crimea. In Kyiv — no precipitation, variable cloudiness. 🌤️🌧️🌡️

The majority of Ukrainians (55%) supported the resignation of Alexander Syrskyi, according to a Rating Group poll. The general himself passed the baton to Drapatyi, reminding of the 700 km of liberated territory. 🇺🇦📉

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Drapatyi replaces Oleksandr Syrskyi against the backdrop of protests in Kyiv demanding personnel changes in the defense ministry. The new commander is set to lead the army, bringing experience in commanding key military groupings.

The sociological group "Rating" published poll data: 72% of Ukrainians do not support the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov from the post of Minister of Defense. President Zelenskyy explained the decision as a necessity to establish interaction between the ministry and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦📊