The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine recorded a record number of civilian casualties in June 2025. The Russian Federation increased the number of missile attacks tenfold compared to June 2024.
Putin commented on Donald Trump's statement about disappointment, noting that all disappointments arise from excessive expectations. The Russian side proposed three groups for online negotiations, which have not yet started.
President Zelenskyy calls on Russia for a meeting at the leaders' level to end the war. Ukraine is ready for negotiations at any moment, if it is not an attempt to buy time.
The investigation revealed that Anatoliy Komar, head of the Energy Customs, despite an official salary of UAH 90,000, uses a Mercedes S-Class, lives in an elite residential complex, and owns an estate worth UAH 70 million registered to his father-in-law. His 17-year-old daughter studies at a prestigious college in London.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 2. 1% in 2025, which is slower than last year. This is due to increased shelling, infrastructure losses, and negative migration trends.
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, the winner of the competition for the position of director of the Bureau of Economic Security, will undergo a polygraph test. This decision was made after a conversation with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects Ukrainian migrants to start gradually returning from 2027, but the speed of this process will depend on security risks. Until 2027, an outflow of migrants is predicted, and from 2027, a net return of about 100,000 people is expected.
Germany will transfer additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine as a first stage. Other system components will be transferred within 2-3 months.
The National Bank lowered the forecast for grain and leguminous crops to 57. 9 million tons, and oilseeds to 21.0 million tons in 2025. The reasons were unfavorable weather conditions, in particular spring frosts, and the slow expansion of sown areas.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts stable tariffs for electricity, gas, heating, and hot water until the end of 2025. A gradual adjustment of tariffs to economically justified levels is expected from 2026.
The supply of labor in Ukraine is growing faster than demand, but the shortage of personnel will persist. The National Bank predicts slower salary growth due to imbalances in the labor market.
The National Bank of Ukraine reports that food prices in Ukraine have converged with European ones, and some, like butter, have even exceeded them. This is due to internal and external factors, including high production costs and differences in VAT rates.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects a noticeable decrease in inflation by the end of the current year. Bringing it to the target of 5% is projected for 2027.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the "Contract 18-24" project, adding a direction for drone operators. Volunteers aged 18-25 can sign a two-year contract for positions related to the operation of unmanned systems, with a payment of UAH 1 million.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7132 UAH/USD, strengthening it by five kopecks. Exchange rates for other currencies have also been updated, and banks and exchange offices offer their own rates.
From August 1, the full amount of penalties for violating the use of RRO/PRRO has been reinstated in Ukraine. An open banking system has also been launched, which will contribute to the development of fintech.
This year, 112 Ukrainians, including 88 men, 17 women, and 7 children, received the status of victims of human trafficking. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ombudsman's Office has received almost 100 appeals regarding violations of the rights of victims.
The Southern Defense Forces refuted information about the occupation of Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia. The situation in this area remains extremely complex and dynamic, with ongoing combat engagements.
President Zelenskyy has approved 15 additional days of leave for Ukrainian military personnel. The decision is expected to come into effect in August.
President Zelenskyy signed a bill to increase defense expenditures by 412 billion hryvnias. The funds will go to payments for military personnel, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
The SBU refutes political motives for the detention of NABU employee Ruslan Magamedrasulov, suspected of aiding Russia. He was arrested for selling technical hemp to Dagestan, not for documenting the businessman.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the bill regarding NABU and SAPO. The document was previously submitted by him and voted on by the parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will inform partners about the restoration of NABU and SAP powers by presidential bill. This decision strengthens anti-corruption bodies and the law enforcement system.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the resumption of live broadcasts of plenary sessions. The vote took place on July 31, and 200 deputies did not support the initiative.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the 2025 Budget, increasing defense spending. The bill was supported by 332 people's deputies.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis and in general the presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP. This step restores the powers of anti-corruption bodies after previous changes.
People's Deputy Dmytro Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from the "Servant of the People" faction due to the vote on NABU and SAP. He noted that they were forced to vote under threat.
Long-range SBU drones hit JSC "Radiozavod" in Penza, which produces automatic combat control systems for the Russian army. At least 11 explosions were recorded, causing a large-scale fire and damage to the production complex and warehouses.
Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported cases of Russia using jet drones that appear as cruise missiles. He also spoke about the features of Iskander-K cruise missiles, which are difficult to intercept due to their low flight altitude.
Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, refuted Russia's claims about the occupation of Chasiv Yar. He called it another "disinformation," and the DeepState map confirms that the Russians do not control the city.
