What we’re watching
- Russia, cybercrime, and a new phase in US-Russian cybersecurity (online event by Atlantic Council). July 22, 8 p.m. Kyiv time.
Top news
- US, Germany unveil equivocal deal on Nord Stream 2
- Joint statement by US, Germany on Ukraine and Nord Stream 2
- Joint statement by Ukraine, Poland in response to US-Germany deal
- White House announces date of Zelensky’s visit
- State Department counselor: US didn’t tell Ukraine to refrain from Nord Stream 2 criticism
- Vaccination center in Kyiv now offers Moderna and Pfizer to everyone
- Gas leak at chemical plant in Rivne Oblast causes orange cloud
- Authorities detain first-ever suspected pirate in Ukraine’s history
Business
- Hr 27.20 = $1
- 9 new shopping malls to be opened in Kyiv in 2021-2022
- E-residency for tech specialists to bring Ukraine $1.5 million annually
- Mines forced to pay salary debts from 80% of their sales
- Mykolaiv seaport cuts cargo handling by 16.9% over six months
Kremlin Watch
