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• New round of direct talks between Russia, Ukraine to focus on draft memos People's Daily 23 Jul 2025 -- Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold a third round of direct negotiations this week, focusing on draft memoranda on resolving the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a news briefing on Tuesday.

Ukraine

• Zelenskyy Promises New Bill After Anti-Corruption Law Sparks Backlash RFE/RL 23 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised a new bill after a new law limiting the independence of two anti-corruption agencies sent protesters into the streets in cities across the country and prompted stern warnings to scrap the legislation from European capitals key to fighting the war against Russia.
• 'A Perilous Moment For Ukraine' As New Law Undermines Wartime Unity RFE/RL 23 Jul 2025 -- A poster held by a protester in Kyiv captured the anger and disbelief many Ukrainians are feeling after parliament passed a bill - swiftly signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - that critics say will curb the independence of two key anti-corruption agencies and badly set back the country's hard-won progress toward democracy and the rule of law.
• Ukraine Remains in Focus at PACE - Ihor Zhovkva Following Meeting with Rapporteur Piero Fassino President of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025
• I Will Propose a Bill to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine That Will Be the Response; All the Norms for the Independence of Anti-Corruption Institutions Will Be in Place - Address by the President President of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025
• President Meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel President of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025
• SSU supports constructive approach and full cooperation in interests of Ukraine's national security - Vasyl Maliuk following meeting with President Security Service of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025 -- The SSU Head, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, said this at a meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and all the heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies: SSU, PGO, SBI, NABU, SAPO and NAPC.
• SSU operates within the confines of the law and ensures legal equality for all - Vasyl Maliuk Security Service of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025 -- The Security Service of Ukraine operates exclusively within the framework of the current legislation and makes every effort to ensure equality of all before the law in Ukraine.
• Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Israel agree in Kyiv to launch a strategic dialogue on the Iranian threat Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025 -- On Wednesday, 23 July, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha welcomed his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to Kyiv, marking his first bilateral visit to Ukraine in his capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel.
• Denys Shmyhal: The Ministry of Defence will continue to scale up Ukrainian interceptor drone technologies Ukraine MOD 23 Jul 2025
• Ukraine loses French Mirage 2000 fighter jet in crash People's Daily 23 Jul 2025 -- Ukraine lost a French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jet on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed early Wednesday.
• The Anti-Corruption Infrastructure Will Work, Only Without Russian Influence - It Needs to Be Cleared of That - Address by the President President of Ukraine 23 Jul 2025
• Zelenskyy Signs Controversial Bill Restricting Autonomy Of Anti-Corruption Agencies RFE/RL 23 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill tightening restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies despite protests against the legislation and criticism from Ukraine's European allies.

Russia

• Russia Offers Ukraine to Hand Over 3,000 Bodies of Soldiers: Presidential Aide Medinsky Sputnik 23 Jul 2025 -- The third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations took place in Istanbul.
• Russian Delegation Heads To Istanbul For 3rd Round Of Ukraine Talks - Kremlin Sputnik 23 Jul 2025 -- The next round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is expected to start in Istanbul on Wednesday evening. This will be the third meeting since the talks resumed in May, following a hiatus of more than three years.
• Russian Forces Take Control of Varachino Settlement in Sumy Region Sputnik 23 Jul 2025 -- Russia's Sever group of forces took control of the settlement of Varachino in the Sumy Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Russian Delegation Unveiled for 3rd Round of Istanbul-Hosted Ukraine Talks - Source to Sputnik Sputnik 23 Jul 2025 -- A source informed Sputnik on Wednesday that the Russian delegation for the upcoming round of negotiations with Ukraine will still consist of four main members and four experts.

United States

• Ukraine - HAWK Phase III Missile System and Sustainment DSCA 23 Jul 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of HAWK Phase III Missile System and Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $172 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Ukraine - Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Capability DSCA 23 Jul 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Capability and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Ranking Member Shaheen and Senator Graham Statement Urging Ukraine to Continue Fight Against Corruption US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 23 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), released the following statement after the passage of a law that will undermine Ukraine's critical anti-corruption institutions, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO):

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 23 Jul 2025 -- Ambassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the Forum for Security Cooperation for risk-reduction messaging.
• FM Sa'ar meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv Israel MFA 23 Jul 2025 -- During the meeting, the two discussed the importance of strengthening the bilateral relationship between the countries, the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, with emphasis on Iran.
• FM Sa'ar meets with Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv Israel MFA 23 Jul 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: "We will begin a strategic dialogue between our ministries on the Iranian threat."

News Reports

• 'Steppe Wolves' Volunteers Won't Let Military Retirement Rules Stop Them RFE/RL 23 Jul 2025 -- For one group of Ukrainian volunteers, the risk of handling live rockets under fire on the front lines definitely beats a nice, quiet retirement.