Sanctions against pro-Russian propagandists and drone strikes on Moscow - Weekend brief
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On the night of July 20, drones attacked Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on Russian propagandists and pro-Russian bloggers.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
Explosions and panic as drones target Moscow and outskirts
The latest drone strike in the capital and surrounding areas was recorded in the early hours of July 20. Residents of Zelenograd, Goluboye, and the Kaluga region reported hearing explosions and the distinct sound of drones flying overhead.
For instance, in Zelenograd’s 15th microdistrict, eyewitnesses said they heard loud blasts, and drones were flying just above the rooftops of apartment buildings. Windows were shattered in some homes. Residents of Goluboye also said that during the powerful bangs, the walls and windows of their houses shook.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions against anti-Ukrainian propagandists
On July 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against anti-Ukrainian propaganda. The sanctions are against three Ukrainians and two Russians for participating in information campaigns aimed at undermining Ukraine's defense capabilities, promoting anti-Ukrainian narratives, and legitimizing the armed Russian aggression.
The list includes:
- Russian blogger Yulia Latynina,
- Ukrainian blogger Andrii Serebrianskyi (Andrii Luhanskyi),
- businessman Hennadii Balashov,
- former MP Natalia Korolevska,
- Z-voenkor Tatiana Aksenenko.
Usyk crowned undisputed champ after epic win over Dubois: Fight of century highlights
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois in an intense and spectacular rematch at a packed Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in the four-belt era, claiming the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF titles.
Ukraine preparing one-year moratorium on business inspections - PM
The new Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, has held her first government meeting and meetings with key ministers. The priorities have already been formed.
Svyrydenko informed that the following decisions are being prepared for the next week: a moratorium on business inspections, own weapons production, and reconstruction.
Read more about each of the decisions on the link.
Elon Musk launches Grok for kids, name might surprise you
Billionaire Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and the tech startup xAI, has announced a kid-friendly version of the Grok chatbot. The AI-powered bot’s children’s version will be called Baby Grok.
Russia hits Pavlohrad in massive strike with drones and rockets
Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region endured a hellish night and morning due to a massive Russian attack on the city on July 19.
Australia delivers most of 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, rest coming soon
Australia has delivered most of the Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a $160 million military aid package.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Ukraine has already received the majority of the 49 tanks. The rest are expected to be delivered in the coming months.
