China invites Kuleba to discuss peace, Kyiv authorities demand to rebuild Zelenskyi estate: July 22 highlights

Ukrainian intel launched an attack on a refinery in Tuapse

Overnight, drones were spotted over the Russian city of Tuapse. At least eight drones were allegedly launched. Later, at approximately 6:25 a.m., at least two more explosions rang out in the area of the Tuapse Oil Refinery, after which a fire started on the grounds of the facility.

An informed source told hromadske that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense was behind the attack.

FM Kuleba was invited to China

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will pay a visit to China at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi.

It is expected that the main topic of the discussions will be the search for ways to stop Russian aggression and China's possible role in achieving a sustainable and just peace.

The body of a man who fell from a zip line was found

On the morning of July 22, rescuers found the body of a young man who had fallen into the Dnipro River the day before due to a broken zip line in Kyiv.

Kyiv police announced that they are identifying the people responsible for the death of a 20-year-old boy. Searches are ongoing in the services of the Kyiv City State Administration, state control bodies, and companies of the attraction's owner.

The director of the company, which owns the zip line over the Dnipro, said that he would contribute to the investigation.

The Kyiv authorities demand the reconstruction of the Zelenskyi manor

Kyiv city authorities will sue the developer , who illegally demolished the 19th century Zelenskyi manor, as well as the owner of the building. The administration of the capital will also demand that the estate be rebuilt in the form it had before.

In the meantime, the police searched the owners of the house and the construction company, which directly dismantled the Zelenskyi estate.

Ukraine lacks 4.5 million workers

The labor shortage in Ukraine significantly affects the economy today and, according to the government's forecast, will affect it in the future. The Ministry of Economy estimated that the country needs an additional 4.5 million workers.

The government aims to stimulate the development of production in Ukraine and to contribute to the fulfillment of tasks comprehensively, in particular, regarding the return of Ukrainians to their homeland.

Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine

The governments of Hungary and Slovakia demand from the European Commission to take measures due to Ukraine's ban on the transportation of oil of the Russian company Lukoil through its territory. According to the governments, Ukraine's decision violates the Association Agreement with the EU.

Iryna Farion’s killer is a professional

The murder of linguist and social activist Iryna Farion was being prepared for at least a month. The man, who is the main suspect, acted professionally and could have accomplices, public broadcaster Suspilne and Channel 24 write, citing sources in law enforcement agencies.

In particular, the sources note that the suspect could have deliberately distorted his gait.

Farion was buried on July 22 at the Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv. Thousands of people joined the funeral procession.

Old 500-hryvnia banknotes will be withdrawn from circulation

From August 1, banknotes of the denomination of 500 hryvnias of the old model will begin to be withdrawn from circulation. As the NBU explained, after 18 years of circulation, these banknotes have already worn out, so they will be replaced with new ones.

Russian occupation administration is destroying a Ukrainian temple in Crimea

On July 21, representatives of the occupation authorities began dismantling the Church of the Ascension of the Cross of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine in Yevpatoria. Since 2019, the parish has been under pressure to comply with the occupation court's demand and demolish the small wooden church on its own.

The Crimean Prosecutor's Office has started criminal proceedings.

Loan at 0% for the purchase of energy equipment

Financial programs to increase energy independence have started working in Ukraine. The 0% lending program for individuals works for the purchase of generating plants that produce electricity from alternative sources. These are solar panels with electricity storage systems or wind turbines.

Democrats received $55 million after Biden's withdrawal from election

Within a few hours after Joe Biden's announcement regarding the withdrawal from the race for president of the United States, the Democratic Party team received more than $55 million in donations. This is a record for their 2024 election campaign.

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, whom Biden tapped to be nominated as a candidate for the presidency of the United States instead of himself, was supported by Bill and Hillary Clinton, Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren, and many other influential Democrats.

Azov fighter played one of the main roles in STALKER 2

Serviceman of the Azov brigade Oleksandr "Sey" Laptiy played one of the main parts in the sequel of the Ukrainian computer game STALKER 2. In civilian life, he is a theater and film actor.

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