On July 14, Valerii Kluchok summarized the day's major political events. The spotlight is on Donald Trump’s sensational statement about supporting Ukraine: the US and NATO allies are preparing significant weapons deliveries, including missiles, Patriot air defense systems, and artillery. Some equipment is set to arrive within days, funded by European partners. Trump also signaled the possibility of imposing stiff 100% tariffs on Russia and its allies if a ceasefire isn’t reached within 50 days.
The frontline situation remains tense. Russian kamikaze drones struck Sumy, hitting civilian infrastructure and injuring 11 people. Meanwhile, the Kremlin claims it's ready for a new round of negotiations, but Kyiv is hesitating to come to the table.
On the domestic front, the main news is the dissolution of Shmyhal’s government and the nomination of Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine’s new Prime Minister. The new government lineup is expected to form in the coming days, along with initiatives for meaningful financial support for Ukrainian families, especially after childbirth.
The West is considering tougher sanctions against Russia, while the EU prepares another energy-related restrictions package. According to the analyst, these developments are strengthening Ukraine’s position both militarily and politically.
