Category: World

The European Financial institution for Reconstruction and Growth (EBRD), a key supplier of economic and technical assist for Ukraine’s financial progress and reforms, has said that it shares its worldwide companions’ considerations over the occasions surrounding the nation’s anti-corruption companies.

Supply: EBRD on Fb, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "The EBRD echoes considerations expressed by the EU, G7 Ambassadors and worldwide companions on developments round NABU and SAPO in Ukraine."

Particulars: The financial institution underscored that the independence of anti-corruption our bodies is an important pillar of the rule of legislation and pledged to proceed to work with Ukrainian authorities on this matter.

Background:

• The day earlier than, the Organisation for Financial Cooperation and Growth warned Kyiv that undermining anti-corruption companies would negatively have an effect on defence investments in Ukraine and the financing of its reconstruction.
• European Commissioner for Financial Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis said that monetary support to Ukraine depends upon additional developments relating to NABU and SAPO.
• Members of the European Parliament consider that Kyiv has jeopardised each additional support to Ukraine and its EU accession prospects.

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Russian forces have misplaced 1,050 troopers killed and wounded over the previous day.

Supply: Common Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Fb

Particulars: The entire fight losses of Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 24 July 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

• roughly 1,046,270 (+1,050) navy personnel;
• 11,046 (+5) tanks;
• 23,047 (+10) armoured fight automobiles;
• 30,746 (+24) artillery methods;
• 1,446 (+0) multiple-launch rocket methods;
• 1,199 (+0) air defence methods;
• 421 (+0) fixed-wing plane;
• 340 (+0) helicopters;
• 47,638 (+86) operational-tactical UAVs;
• 3,533 (+0) cruise missiles;
• 28 (+0) ships/boats;
• 1 (+0) submarine;
• 56,137 (+96) automobiles and gasoline tankers;
• 3,935 (+0) particular automobiles and different gear.

The data is being confirmed.

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The Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO) have warmly welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s initiative to craft a draft regulation geared toward fortifying the regulation and order system whereas safeguarding the independence of anti-corruption establishments.

Supply: NABU and SAPO

Quote: "NABU and SAPO stand prepared to interact in discussions and the drafting of a legislative measure that can dispel authorized dangers, uphold rule of regulation requirements, and unlock better potential for guaranteeing justice in Ukraine.

We’re grateful for the constructive dialogue and conferences that foster collaborative efforts."

Particulars: They firmly imagine that preserving the independence of detectives and prosecutors "is a cornerstone for successfully probing corruption crimes and fulfilling Ukraine’s worldwide commitments."

Background:

• On 21 July, workers of the Safety Service of Ukraine and the Prosecutor Basic's Workplace performed roughly 80 searches concentrating on 19 workers of the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau in numerous oblasts of Ukraine.
• On 22 July, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) voted for draft regulation No. 12414 that might make the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Workplace (SAPO) – at the moment unbiased anti-corruption establishments – depending on the selections of the prosecutor basic.
• On the night of twenty-two July, Zelenskyy signed invoice No. 12414.
• Protests had been held in lots of cities throughout Ukraine following the adoption of this legislative initiative.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced the heads of Ukraine’s regulation enforcement and anti-corruption businesses collectively and mentioned they’ve all agreed to work "purely constructively".
• At a gathering convened by the President’s Workplace, the heads of Ukraine’s anti-corruption establishments – NABU and SAPO – burdened that the legislative modifications enacted the day prior to this severely curtail their independence and vowed to persevere in safeguarding the skilled energy of each our bodies.

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Ukraine provided the Russian aspect to convene a leaders’ assembly, that includes Turkish President Recep Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump, by the tip of August.

Supply: Oleksandr Bevz, a member of the Ukrainian delegation, saying the outcomes of the assembly of delegations in Istanbul on 23 July, writes Suspilne, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Throughout a gathering with the Russian delegation in Istanbul on Wednesday, the Ukrainian aspect as soon as once more proposed internet hosting a leaders’ summit in August.

Bevz recalled that even on the preliminary Istanbul assembly, the Ukrainian aspect advised a leaders’ format, although it by no means materialised.

Quote from Bevz: "This time, we as soon as once more proposed a leaders’ assembly, for we recognise that solely at this stage can elementary points be resolved.

The Ukrainian delegation advised holding this summit in August. Why? As a result of any date inside this window aligns with the imaginative and prescient of our companions, notably the USA, and the deadline set by President Trump for reaching an answer."

The Ukrainian aspect additionally affirmed its readiness for a ceasefire, notably halting strikes on important and civilian infrastructure. Moreover, Umierov famous that the events explored additional levels of prisoner and civilian exchanges.

The Russian aspect agreed to the repatriation of people held captive for over three years, together with the significantly wounded and the younger.

Umierov highlighted that greater than 1,200 individuals will take part within the humanitarian change between Russia and Ukraine.

He additionally added that no concessions have been secured relating to the truce, with teams now specializing in priorities in regard to prisoner exchanges and planning a leaders’ summit.

Background: On the night of 23 July, the third spherical of peace talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations commenced in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Ukraine performed the ninth stage of the prisoner change on 23 July, bringing significantly unwell and gravely wounded troopers again residence.

Supply: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "In the present day, already the ninth stage of the change agreed in Istanbul occurred. Severely unwell and severely wounded defenders are returning residence. We will now share the small print — throughout all phases of the latest Istanbul agreements, we’ve got managed to convey again greater than 1,000 of our folks. For a thousand households, this implies the enjoyment of embracing their family members once more. I’m grateful to everybody who contributed to this effort."

Freed prisoners. Picture: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Freed prisoners. Picture: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Particulars: He added that the returning troopers defended Ukraine throughout varied frontline sectors, with a notable quantity held captive for over three years. All will obtain important assist and medical care.

Freed prisoners. Picture: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Freed prisoners. Picture: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

On the similar time, Vladimir Medynskyi, the pinnacle of the Russian delegation, instructed journalists after the talks concluded that round 250 individuals from all sides had been exchanged. He claims that is the ultimate change throughout the scope of beforehand established agreements.

Background:

• On the night of 23 July, the third spherical of peace talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations was held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
• Ukraine provided the Russian facet to convene a leaders’ assembly, that includes Turkish President Recep Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump, by the top of August.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to submit a draft legislation to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) that can "empower the legislation enforcement system" and protect "all provisions crucial for the independence of anti-corruption establishments".

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night tackle on 23 July

Quote: "In fact, everybody has heard what individuals have been saying today – on social media, to 1 one other, within the streets. None of that is in useless. We’ve got analysed all of the issues, all of the points of what must be modified and what have to be stepped up.

I’ll suggest to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine a draft legislation that can be a response, one that can empower the legislation enforcement system. And there can be no Russian affect or interference within the actions of legislation enforcement our bodies, and – very importantly – all provisions for the independence of anti-corruption establishments will stay. And I strongly anticipate from our group of legislation enforcement and anti-corruption leaders, from the Prosecutor Normal of Ukraine, proposals for the provisions that have to be applied. This can be a presidential draft legislation and we’ll carry it out as a part of our technique for reworking the state."

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned that in a latest assembly with the heads of legislation enforcement and anti-corruption our bodies, it was agreed that the heads of the establishments would collectively suggest a plan of motion and concrete steps to "strengthen the rule of legislation in Ukraine".

Background:

• On 21 July, workers of the Safety Service of Ukraine and the Prosecutor Normal's Workplace carried out roughly 80 searches focusing on 19 workers of the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau in numerous oblasts of Ukraine.
• On 22 July, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) voted for draft legislation No. 12414 that may make the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Workplace (SAPO) – presently unbiased anti-corruption establishments – depending on the selections of the prosecutor normal.
• On the night of twenty-two July, Zelenskyy signed invoice No. 12414.
• Protests have been held in lots of cities throughout Ukraine following the adoption of this legislative initiative.

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European Pravda has discovered concerning the content material of talks between European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and new Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka concerning the restriction of the powers of Ukraineʼs anti-corruption companies.

Supply: article by European Pravda (English translation coming quickly)

Particulars: European Pravda has discovered that on 22 July, Kos knowledgeable Kachka that the European Fee is agency in its conclusions concerning Legislation 12414: it not solely undermines the independence of the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Workplace (SAPO), but in addition contradicts the commitments set out within the Roadmaps that Kyiv and Brussels agreed on in preparation for membership negotiations.

Kos stated the European Union additionally views the passing of this legislation as a setback in implementing the seven European Fee suggestions that had been a situation for Ukraine's candidate standing.

Thus far, the EU has solely formally acknowledged a setback in Georgia's candidate reforms. Brussels put a freeze on cooperation with Georgia inside the accession course of in response to the anti-democratic flip Tbilisi has taken.

Marta Kos reminded Kachka of this.

She stated such actions would have severe penalties for your entire negotiation course of concerning Ukraine's accession to the EU, and that some member states have already expressed the opinion that it could have been higher to not rush into opening the primary cluster.

All the opposite EU sources European Pravda spoke to earlier than the legislation was signed got here to the identical conclusion: if Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicators the legislation (which he has now executed), he’s additionally signing off on the suspension of Ukraine's EU accession course of.

The screening of the final cluster could also be accomplished, however significant membership negotiations can be unimaginable.

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