On July 19, major events in Ukraine and globally were summarized. The EU faces criticism for delaying support for Ukraine, while significant personnel changes occur in Ukrainian politics. As part of the Brinkinsb.ua initiative, 11 children were returned from Russian-occupied territories with assistance from Qatar. Shelling of Ukraine continues: a missile strike hit Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging infrastructure and causing civilian casualties.
Occupied territories experience water and electricity shortages, with an escalating humanitarian crisis. Ukraine is discussing scaling up the production of interceptor drones, led by Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov, introducing innovations for stronger defense.
Internationally, the US will prioritize weapon deliveries to allies assisting Ukraine, such as transferring Patriot SAM systems. Europe also forms new financial initiatives—Finland will receive €1.6 billion to strengthen the border with Russia.
BRICS countries shift to settlements in national currencies, while Trump threatens new tariffs for bloc members and maintains an isolationist stance. Disputes over trade restrictions continue between the US and the EU.
Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article about his congratulatory note to Epstein, and he comments on the blocking of his information in Western media. In Ukraine, legislative changes affecting young men (18-24 years) and the postponement of elections until after the war are being discussed.
Olena Ivanovska, the new language commissioner, called for the full integration of Ukrainian in digital services and the abolition of any special status for the Russian language. The murder of SBU Colonel Voronych, involved in operations against pro-Russian forces, is also under active discussion.
In Moldova, the pro-Russian Pobeda bloc was banned, and Azerbaijan is preparing a lawsuit against Russia over a downed aircraft. Overall, the events point to escalating security challenges, stricter EU sanctions, and precedents for changes in Ukraine’s domestic and international policies.
