On July 26, commentator Oleh Klychok outlined the day’s major events. Donald Trump declared that no negotiations would be held with Hamas and endorsed Israel’s continued military operation against terrorists in Gaza. This signals a significant shift in his approach to the regional conflict.
In Sumy region, Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Kindrativka. Russia suffered notable troop losses there. Meanwhile, Russian sources reported shooting down 54 Ukrainian drones over several regions.
Last night saw a large-scale drone attack on Russian defense industry sites, notably in Stavropol. President Zelensky stressed Ukraine’s need to expand drone production, announcing $25 billion is needed for the drone program in 2026.
Ukrainian cities were hit by missile strikes. Residential buildings in Kharkiv and Dnipro were damaged, with casualties and injuries reported. Russia continues its efforts to seize more territory.
Ceasefire negotiations produced no concrete results. Turkey’s president seeks talks with Putin and Trump. The US threatened secondary sanctions on Russia if the war does not end within 50 days, but so far, no concrete action has been taken.
European views on the conflict are also shifting. Poland’s Foreign Minister urged Ukraine not to rollback anti-corruption reforms. In Ukraine, protests over curbing the powers of NABU and SAP entered their fourth day, with rallies in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. Organizers are calling for non-provocative conduct.
Meanwhile, the far-right pro-Russian party Alternative for Germany is rising in polls. According to the Financial Times, some MPs from the Servant of the People party oppose a new NABU law due to fears of political reprisals.
