The history of Japanese cuisine begins in prehistoric times, and a real turning point came with the advent of irrigated rice cultivation in the 3rd century BC. The main principle of cooking is to preserve the natural taste of the product as much as possible, using fresh ingredients.
City services are eliminating the consequences of the lake's pollution after the Russian attack on July 2. The work is transitioning from emergency response to systematic restoration of the water body.
At the "Astei" customs post, undeclared perfumes of world brands weighing 52 kg were discovered. The value of the goods exceeds UAH 500,000.
In the capital, at temperatures of +28°C and above, truck traffic with a mass of over 24 tons is prohibited. Drivers can wait out the heat at special sites.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko stated that the Russian Federation does not hide its intentions to continue the war of attrition. He called on the international community to increase pressure to change Putin's regime.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ihor Klymenko is one of the candidates for the head of the Ministry of Defense. Documents have not yet been submitted to parliament, and voting will not take place today due to a lack of votes.
The occupation administration is conducting additional checks on municipal enterprise workers, paying special attention to Ukrainian-speaking and Crimean Tatar employees.
According to the State Customs Service, the level of illegal cigarette trade rose to 19. 8% in April 2026. The share of smuggled products halved – to 0.8%.
The Prosecutor General's Office has filed an appeal against the court decision that refused to invalidate the agreement with a private company. The prosecutor's office believes that the agreement creates a risk of illegal alienation of state property.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.
Péter Szijjártó left parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. In his new position, he will be responsible for external relations and business development.
A fire broke out in a one-story administrative building in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. 60 rescuers localized the fire over an area of 800 square meters without casualties.
President Zelenskyy reported that drone production in Ukraine has reached 10 million per year. It is planned to double this volume to 20 million with the support of partners.
The head of state stated that Ukrainian drones are striking oil refineries and infrastructure of the Russian Federation. He emphasized that there are no coordinates unattainable for Ukrainian justice.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is approaching the possibility of producing Patriot missiles for the first time. If an agreement is reached with the US, Ukraine will become the third country in history with such a capability.
In 23 regions and Kyiv, the special operation "Gentlemen-2026" has concluded. Law enforcement officers seized nearly 30 thousand drug-containing plants and detained 34 individuals.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
Watermelon should be chosen without damage, stored at +10. ..+15°C, and a cut fruit should be kept in the refrigerator for up to several days. Improper storage can make the berry dangerous to health.
In Kyiv, three pensioners handed over more than 8 million hryvnias to fraudsters posing as SBU employees. The couriers turned out to be two men aged 23 and 31.
In Lviv, during June and half of July, 70 children injured on electric scooters sought medical help at hospitals. 21 children were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Stanislav Luchanov stated that he did not order the abduction of the brothers and knows nothing about the conflict with his wife. He did not answer how the deceased ended up on the territory of the military unit.
The court ordered Stanislav Luchanov to be held in custody for 60 days. The preventive measure was chosen today.
On July 14, the main session of the EMI and EPE for applicants to postgraduate studies began. To participate in the competition, you need to score at least 300 points for two blocks of the EMI.
An Active Group survey showed that 56. 1% of Ukrainians support European standards for content removal, although support has decreased from 67.2% in May. At the same time, 53.9% of respondents do not feel protected from dangerous content on the internet.
The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized the use of a record 413 unmanned aerial systems since the beginning of 2026. This is 30% more than in the same period of 2025.
The Ministry of Education and Science has approved the procedure for involving assistants for students with special educational needs in vocational colleges. The assistant will help with learning, practice, and creating safe conditions.
On the territory of the ZNPP, the occupiers placed military equipment in machine rooms and weapons storage in basements. IAEA experts do not have full access to the power units due to limited inspections.
Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.
Dozens of events are planned in Kyiv for the weekend: a business forum, a craft culture festival, theatrical performances, and poetry readings. Some events have a charitable component in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi stated that the introduction of the 2000 hryvnia banknote on September 4 will not affect inflation. The new banknote will be exchanged for non-cash funds or replace withdrawn banknotes, without increasing the money supply.
