Vira Kravchuk

Hungary began allowing Russian and Belarusian citizens to enter as guest workers without security checks, with the option to bring their families and apply for permanent residency after three years.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes Ukraine is better prepared for potential negotiations with Russia than it was two months ago. In a Le Monde interview, Stubb cited improved military equipment and budget support as factors strengthening Ukraine's stance.

Ukrainian citizens are waging a multifaceted resistance against Russian occupation, ranging from refusing passports to sabotaging military equipment, a new comprehensive study reveals.

A recent KIIS survey reveals a gradual but significant shift in Ukrainian public opinion, with those open to some land concessions rising from a steady 8-10% in 2022-2023 to 32% by 2024, however, 55% of the respondents still firmly reject any territorial concessions with Russia.

EU foreign ministers failed to reach a consensus on unblocking crucial funds for Ukraine during their 22 July meeting in Brussels, with EU High Representative Josep Borrell expressing frustration over the continued blockage of military aid to Ukraine by a single member state, referring to Hungary without naming it directly.

EU High Representative Josep Borrell also emphasized the importance of countering Russian propaganda internationally, reminding that Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is defending itself.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba’s visit to China will focus on “ways to stop Russian aggression” and explore China’s possible role in achieving peace. The Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister commented that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson “acts in Ukraine’s best interests” after he met with Donald Trump.

A newly inked agreement between Boeing and Antonov covers potential joint efforts in training, logistics, and maintenance for drones, including systems like the ScanEagle, transferred to Ukraine.

Four months in a cramped Russian cell couldn't break Yulia's spirit. Now, the Ukrainian soldier prepares to rejoin the fight, leaving behind a daughter who fears losing her mother again.

Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced plans to provide Ukraine with excess military equipment and ammunition following a thorough review of Bulgarian military resources and finding a surplus equipment that could be donated to Ukraine without compromising national security.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski argued that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons for defense is legally justified and morally necessary, citing the 8 July attack on Okhmatdyt children's oncology hospital in Kyiv.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna commented that Johnson's actions were entirely his own initiative and that he is well-informed about President Zelenskyy's and Ukrainian people’s position on the war.

As Russian forces continue to target civilian areas and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Germany and the US for providing another Patriot air-defense system to the country.

The visit will focus on "ways to stop Russian aggression" and explore China's possible role in achieving "a stable and just peace."