On July 22, the war in Ukraine saw significant developments as Russian forces advanced into Pokrovsk, prompting Ukrainian troops to continue their ‘search and destroy’ operation in the region. President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a delegation to engage in peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, indicating a potential shift towards new prisoner-of-war exchanges. Meanwhile, media reports have revealed that Russia is recruiting children into drone programs through games and educational incentives. The US NATO ambassador also raised concerns over China, though the full context of the warning remains unclear.