The move to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked protests, and by Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy had announced a new bill that would preserve the agencies' independence.

Ukraine and Russia generally agree on the need to hold a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin, states Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to NTV. Fidan noted that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to serious regional and global consequences.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the partners will provide Ukraine with three new Patriot air defense systems, but said that Kyiv is seeking funding for seven more. Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has secured three US-made Patriot air defense systems Kyiv is seeking funding for seven more Patriot systems Ukrainian

The two sides made little progress toward a ceasefire — despite President Trump's threats of harsh new economic penalties on Moscow should it fail to agree to a deal by early September.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday renewed his offer to meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but hopes of progress were low as delegations prepared to hold another round of talks.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the development, production, and procurement of drones. Tomorrow, July 22, the government is expected to adopt the relevant decisions, according to the President.

At Monday’s meeting, Healey was expected to urge Ukraine’s Western partners to launch a coincidental “50-day drive” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to fight Russia’s bigger army and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, the U.K. government said in a statement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to soften his stance on bringing the country’s anti-corruption bodies under executive control on Thursday, approving a new bill that he said would guarantee the agencies’ independence after taking advice from the UK prime minister.