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Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has revealed that he has no plans to retire regardless of reaching official retirement age.

Supply: Syrskyi in an interview with The Washington Submit

Particulars: The publication notes that Syrskyi will flip 60 – the official retirement age – on 26 July.

Nonetheless, the commander-in-chief laughed off strategies a couple of attainable resignation.

He stated he can do 100 push-ups with out stopping – even though, as his aides level out, he barely sleeps.

Syrskyi additionally emphasised that he’s pushed by his consciousness of his private function in defending Ukrainian residents: "I perceive that I’ve to do extra and higher".

The Washington Submit stories that his aides count on Syrskyi to mark his sixtieth birthday on the entrance line. He smiled in response: "That’s as much as God and my president".

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Russian forces have launched 71 Shahed-type assault UAVs and one decoy drone of varied sorts at Ukraine, 26 of which struck their targets, whereas the remainder failed to succeed in their vacation spot.

Supply: Ukrainian Air Power

Quote: "As of 09:00, air defence techniques have shot down or jammed 27 Russian Shahed-type UAVs (and different sorts) within the north, east and centre of the nation. One other 18 UAVs disappeared from radar or had been suppressed by digital warfare. A complete of 26 UAV impacts had been recorded in 14 areas and particles from downed drones fell in 5 areas."

Particulars: The drones had been reportedly launched from the areas of Russia’s Kursk, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, in addition to from Cape Chauda in quickly occupied Crimea.

The Russian assault focused Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Cherkasy oblasts.

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One individual has been injured and a market caught fireplace resulting from a Russian drone assault on the village of Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv Oblast on the night of twenty-two July.

Supply: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The Russians performed a drone strike on the territory of a market within the village of Velykyi Burluk within the Kupiansk district on the night of twenty-two July. The assault brought on a hearth within the retail models spanning round 500 sq m. Firefighters extinguished it."

Firefighter extinguishing fireplace Picture: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Particulars: A submit workplace constructing and different commerce services had been additionally broken.

Fireplace attributable to the Russian assault Picture: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A girl injured within the assault was recognized with an acute stress response.

Market on fireplace Picture: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

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The Ukrainian College of Political Research (USPS) has expelled six MPs from its alumni society after they backed draft legislation No. 12414, which successfully shackles impartial anti-corruption companies to the Prosecutor Basic’s management, on Tuesday 22 July.

Supply: USPS

Particulars: USPS condemned the MPs’ actions as unacceptable and opposite to the bedrock values of democratic development and the rule of legislation that the varsity fiercely upholds.

The ousted alumni are Oleksandr Danutsa (graduate of 2008), Serhii Yevtushok (2011), Dmytro Kysylevskyi (2017), Mariia Mezentseva (2018), Dmytro Natalukha (2018) and Tamila Tasheva (2021).

Quote from USPS: "USPS has resolved to exclude these graduates from our neighborhood. We worth their previous contributions, however there might be no compromise on issues of core values."

Particulars: In an announcement, the Ukrainian College of Political Research branded the adoption of draft legislation No. 12414 as "a obvious instance of political shortsightedness and capturing oneself within the foot" that takes the nation again to the repressive practices of 2012, when the prosecutor’s energy vertical served as a political cudgel.

"This could have had the help of an impartial parliament and its elected officers – USPS graduates amongst them," the varsity emphasised.

The Ukrainian College of Political Research prolonged its because of all who resisted "the demolition of over ten years of labor to forge judicial independence".

Background:

• On 22 July, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) voted for draft legislation No. 12414 at second studying, in response to which the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO) – that are at the moment impartial – will turn into depending on selections made by the prosecutor basic.
• Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk swiftly authorised the legislation.
• The heads of NABU and SAPO have implored President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to not signal draft legislation No. 12414, which they warn would successfully obliterate the independence of those establishments.
• The ambassadors of the G7 nations have additionally expressed issues over the SSU’s actions in opposition to NABU.
• The European Union has voiced deep concern over Ukraine’s latest strikes in opposition to NABU and SAPO.

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The European Court docket of Human Rights has dismissed a lawsuit from three former British MPs, who sought to compel the federal government to research the alleged affect of Russian disinformation on the Brexit referendum and parliamentary elections.

Supply: The Guardian, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: In a ruling unveiled on Tuesday, the ECtHR in Strasbourg affirmed that states take pleasure in "a large margin of appreciation" in methods to cope with election interference makes an attempt.

The court docket acknowledged that the British authorities’s preliminary response to Russia’s alleged meddling within the 2016 EU exit vote fell brief, however deemed these deficiencies later rectified.

They highlighted that Britain launched two inquiries – together with a 2020 parliamentary committee report on Russia – and enacted legal guidelines to thwart overseas interference.

"Whereas the candidates have criticised these measures as ‘too little, too late’, the measures nonetheless seem to deal with the factors raised by the candidates," the ECtHR judgment declared.

The Court docket additionally famous that whereas the specter of disinformation should not be downplayed, the exact affect of Russian or different interference on the electoral course of stays "troublesome to evaluate precisely".

Background:

• Three former British MPs and staunch Brexit opponents lodged the case, demanding an inquiry into Russia’s meddling in elections following the 2020 Russia report.
• They argued that the UK authorities and intelligence companies didn’t adequately scrutinise the Kremlin’s efforts to sway the Brexit vote, branding it a breach of Article 3 of Protocol I of the European Conference on Human Rights, which safeguards the precise to free elections.
• Again in 2020, then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a recognized Brexit advocate, dismissed claims that the EU departure vote was tainted by Russian interference.

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Prosecutor Basic of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko has convened with representatives of the Group of Seven (G7) nations, the place they mentioned "particular operations to neutralise Russian affect on NABU [National Anti-Corruption Bureau – ed.]" and broader legislation enforcement system reforms.

Supply: Kravchenko on Fb

Particulars: Ukrainian Safety Service Head Vasyl Maliuk and State Bureau of Investigation Director Oleksii Sukhachov additionally joined the dialogue. Kravchenko revealed that discussions lined combating corruption, reshaping legislation enforcement companies, and thwarting Russia’s agent community.

Quote: "Our worldwide companions acquired complete solutions to all their questions: each relating to the work of Ukraine’s legislation enforcement companies as a complete, and in regards to the latest particular operation to neutralise Russian affect on NABU."

Particulars: Kravchenko confused that public belief within the authorized system and the rule of legislation is paramount, an opinion shared by Ukraine’s worldwide allies.

He expressed gratitude to the G7 representatives for his or her steadfast help amid the warfare and the overhaul of state establishments.

Notably, Kravchenko’s submit omitted any point out of the Verkhovna Rada’s vote on 22 July, the place 263 MPs backed draft legislation No. 12414. Introduced as amendments to the Legal Process Code relating to individuals who’ve gone lacking throughout wartime, the doc gained provisions in its second studying that successfully subordinate NABU and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace to the Prosecutor Basic.

Background:

• The heads of NABU and SAPO have implored President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to not signal draft legislation No. 12414, which they warn would successfully obliterate the independence of those establishments.
• The ambassadors of the G7 nations have additionally expressed issues over the SSU’s actions towards NABU.
• The European Union has voiced deep concern over Ukraine’s latest strikes towards NABU and SAPO.
• Protests towards the draft legislation have sparked in a number of Ukrainian cities. After the draft legislation on NABU and SAPO was adopted in Ukraine’s parliament, Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian warfare, rallied Kyiv residents to unite in protest this Tuesday night.

Beforehand:

• On 22 July, a court docket in Kyiv ordered a safety measure within the type of detention for 60 days of an official of the Nationwide Bureau of Investigation, Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, who’s suspected of getting ties to Russia.
• Ruslan Mahamedrasulov is the pinnacle of one of many interregional departments of NABU detectives. The division is positioned within the metropolis of Dnipro and manages the Bureau’s operations throughout the frontline Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
• The SSU alleged that the official maintained contacts with representatives of the aggressor nation and aided his businessman father in conducting illicit commerce with the Russian Federation. No public feedback or reactions have emerged from the suspect.

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Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian warfare, has rallied Kyiv residents to unite in protest this Tuesday night following the adoption of a contentious regulation stripping the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO) of their independence.

Supply: Koziatynskyi on Fb, a correspondent of Ukrainska Pravda

Particulars: The veteran proposed gathering at 20:00 within the sq. close to the Ivan Franko Theatre, which he deems "the closest viable spot to the President’s Workplace".

Quote from Koziatynskyi: "As you understand, at present the Verkhovna Rada voted for adjustments that may obliterate the independence of the anti-corruption system. MPs have determined that NABU and SAPO ought to bow to the Prosecutor Common. So seize the cardboard from some containers and make placards that categorical what you concentrate on this assault on the anti-corruption framework.

Petitions have already been began demanding that the president veto this travesty, however he may signal this invoice within the time it takes for these petitions to realize traction. Time is just not on our aspect. We should take to the streets tonight and urge Zelenskyy to forestall a return to the darkish days of Yanukovych. See you this night!"

Koziatynskyi additionally urged political events and figures to chorus from endorsing this motion.

Up to date: Later, an Ukrainska Pravda correspondent reported that a number of hundred Kyivans had gathered on the sq. for a peaceable protest. Law enforcement officials and dialogue police are additionally current.

Protest in Kyiv Picture: Volodymyr Tunik-Fryz, UP

У Києві почалась акція проти законопроєкту щодо НАБУ та САП.
Відео – Володимир Тунік-Фриз pic.twitter.com/wrFnfcV4wx

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 22, 2025

Учасники акції вигукують "Вето на закон".
Відео – Володимир Тунік-Фриз pic.twitter.com/Lt4FjErwnG

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) July 22, 2025

Images from the Lviv demonstration on Svobody Avenue have additionally been shared on social media.

Picture: olena dub у fb Picture: UP Picture: OLENA DUB В FACEBOOK

Background:

• On 22 July, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) voted for draft regulation No. 12414 at second studying, based on which the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO) – that are at present impartial – will change into depending on choices made by the prosecutor common.
• Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk swiftly authorised the regulation.
• The heads of NABU and SAPO have implored President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to not signal draft regulation No. 12414, which they warn would successfully obliterate the independence of those establishments.
• The ambassadors of the G7 international locations have additionally expressed issues over the SSU’s actions towards NABU.
• The European Union has voiced deep concern over Ukraine’s current strikes towards NABU and SAPO.

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Ukraine’s newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka has sought to reassure the European Union throughout a name with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, arguing that regulation No. 12414, handed by the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament), poses no menace to the independence of anti-corruption our bodies and aligns with Ukraine’s EU obligations.

Supply: Kachka on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Kachka revealed he held a phone dialog with Marta Kos amid an uproar over the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of a contentious regulation in regards to the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO). The official firmly asserted that Ukraine stays steadfast in upholding the rule of regulation and anti-corruption reforms.

(1) Had a telephone name w/ @MartaKosEU. Confirmed 🇺🇦's dedication to the rule of regulation & anti-corruption. Underlined that right now’s choices @verkhovna_rada don’t intend to threaten the institutional independence of NABU or SAPO. All core capabilities stay intact. pic.twitter.com/QyLtfPI8UA

— Taras Kachka (@taraskachka) July 22, 2025

Quote from Kachka: "[I] underlined that right now’s choices by Verkhovna Rada don’t intend to threaten the institutional independence of NABU or SAPO. All core capabilities stay intact.

There can be no compromise on anti-corruption — Ukraine takes this accountability significantly. Our reform agenda and EU accession commitments stay absolutely in drive."

Background:

• European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos voiced severe alarm over the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of a contentious regulation stripping NABU and SAPO of their independence.
• Earlier, European Fee spokesperson Guillaume Mercier famous the EU’s unease over the state of affairs surrounding NABU and SAPO, although no plans have emerged to droop monetary help to Ukraine.
• On 21 July, the ambassadors of the G7 international locations echoed considerations over the Safety Service of Ukraine’s actions in opposition to NABU.

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The Netherlands is poised to make a "vital contribution" to the supply of Patriot techniques to Ukraine, with Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans affirming his nation’s readiness to co-finance further provides.

Supply: Dutch Ministry of Defence following the Contact Group on the Defence of Ukraine (Ramstein format) assembly on Monday, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Through the Ramstein-format gathering, Brekelmans underscored the pressing have to defend Ukraine from Russia’s "relentless marketing campaign of air terror".

"Russia’s purpose is evident: to crush the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians and drive them to their knees. We can not allow this. Thus, we’re dedicated to a considerable increase in Ukraine’s air defence capabilities," he declared with resolve.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence highlighted that the nation is engaged in "shut and intensive consultations" with the USA and different allies to plan a scheme for supplying American weapons, together with Patriot techniques, to Ukraine.

"The exact particulars of the Netherlands’ contribution might be hammered out within the coming days. It will unfold in tight coordination with NATO, the US, and different allies," the company added.

Background:

• German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius introduced initially of the twenty ninth assembly of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (also referred to as the Ramstein format) that Germany and the US have reached an settlement to offer Ukraine with 5 Patriot techniques.
• Media reviews counsel that Germany and the USA are understanding ultimate particulars of a deal to produce Patriot air defence techniques to Ukraine.

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The heads of Ukraine’s Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO) have implored President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reject draft legislation No. 12414, a transfer they warn obliterates the independence of those establishments.

Supply: briefing by NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO Head Oleksandr Klymenko in Kyiv

Quote from Kryvonos: "Now the anti-corruption infrastructure – what was solid from the Euromaidan demand, the societal cry and the pressing must sort out high-ranking corruption – has been shattered. Right now, it lies in ruins, undermined even by these suspected by the anti-corruption prosecutor’s workplace."

Particulars: He underscored that NABU and SAPO are "categorically in opposition to this".

"Now [there is still time to stop it – ed.], there’s additionally the president’s signature [to enact the decision – ed.]. We beseech him to not signal this invoice and return it with a decisive veto," Kryvonos asserted.

He warned that adopting this measure jeopardises Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic ambitions.

"We yearn to see Ukraine radiant, bolstered by a sturdy, highly effective anti-corruption framework, as a result of Ukrainian society deserves no much less," he concluded.

Background:

• On 21 July, staff of the Safety Service of Ukraine and the Prosecutor Common's Workplace performed roughly 80 searches of 19 staff of the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau in numerous oblasts of Ukraine.
• The safety forces didn’t have courtroom warrants to conduct the searches, however they don’t contemplate this a violation of the legislation since acquiring such warrants might "trigger info leaks" and "hurt the conduct of particular operations".
• NABU detectives are charged with treason, unlawful commerce with Russia and corruption within the pursuits of oligarchs. In the meantime, the State Bureau of Investigations has stepped up its efforts with supplies on a site visitors accident that occurred a number of years in the past involving NABU staff.
• Representatives of the Safety Service of Ukraine and the Workplace of the Prosecutor Common are additionally checking the state of state secrecy safety within the SAPO. The test issues NABU staff with entry to state secrets and techniques and conducting covert investigative actions.
• Concurrently, the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) is poised to debate draft legislation №12414, which NABU and SAPO warning might erode the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption establishments.
• On the identical day, the ambassadors of the G7 nations echoed issues over the SSU’s actions in opposition to NABU.

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