President Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation with Trump. A draft agreement on drones, tested in war, has already been prepared by Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump. The key topic was ending the war.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
In Cherkasy, a man, stopped for verification of his registration data, threatened to detonate a grenade and tried to take TCC servicemen hostage. He was detained by special forces, who seized three grenades and a pistol.
Since the beginning of the day, 144 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy has used 1575 kamikaze drones and carried out 4020 shellings. The most active enemy actions are observed in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions.
The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country imports Russian oil due to the redirection of traditional supplies to Europe. India claims that the US and EU themselves continue trade with Russia, including energy and other goods.
The Office of the Prosecutor General opened criminal proceedings against Anatoliy Komar for illicit enrichment after a journalistic investigation. The SBI has already appealed to the NACP to monitor his lifestyle.
In Vinnytsia region, in Mohyliv-Podilskyi district, a child born in 2016, who was picking mushrooms with their father, went missing. Thanks to the joint efforts of rescuers, police, and the National Guard, the child was found unharmed and returned to their parents.
The Russian festival Signal has been canceled due to the inability to guarantee the safety of participants. Authorities cite potential risks associated with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
In Rivne, a 47-year-old BMW driver pressed the gas instead of the brake, hitting three pedestrians. Two were given assistance on the spot, and another was hospitalized with minor injuries.
Ukraine rescued a 13-year-old girl from the temporarily occupied territory. She reunited with her grandparents, whom she had not seen for over three years.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported the exposure of crimes in Vinnytsia and Kherson regions that caused damage of almost 60 million hryvnias. Among the suspects are deputies, heads of communities, officials, and enterprise executives.
The Vienna District Court allowed Naftogaz to encumber over 20 Russian real estate properties in Austria for over 120 million euros. This is part of the enforcement of an arbitration award for over 5 billion US dollars for illegally seized assets in Crimea.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian S-300 air defense system with a high-precision strike in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. This reduces the enemy's firepower and its ability to shell Ukrainian positions.
SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack in Dnipro, detaining a 29-year-old drug addict from Vinnytsia who was preparing an explosion near an administrative building. The woman, recruited by the Russian Federation, received an improvised explosive device in Pavlohrad and hid it in Dnipro.
In Kharkiv, the number of injured has increased to 11 people after an enemy UAV attack, five of them hospitalized, including two children. The strike hit the Kyiv district, damaging houses and cars.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the destroyed entrance of a nine-story building in Kyiv. He assured that the state would provide assistance and support to all victims of the Russian strike, which resulted in the death of 31 people and the injury of 179.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, 10 people were injured, including three children. Five were hospitalized, the rest received assistance on the spot.
Andriy Yermak commented on Donald Trump's statement about the deployment of two nuclear submarines. This was a response to Dmytro Medvedev's threats of war with the USA.
A mission of the International Monetary Fund is expected in Kyiv at the end of August. Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced upcoming intensive negotiations and work on the 2026 budget.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed cooperation. The discussion focused on the 2026 budget project and finding solutions to cover Ukraine's financial needs.
The commander of the occupation army in the Novopavlivka direction issued an order to kill Ukrainian servicemen who were captured. The GUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) notes this as evidence of a systemic policy of encouraging war crimes.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak discussed with his Japanese counterpart Masataka Okano Russia's military cooperation with North Korea. The parties agreed on regular information exchange and coordination of positions in the field of defense technologies.
Officials in Kirovohrad region caused losses exceeding 100 million hryvnias. 22 individuals have been notified of suspicion in illegal sand extraction, land schemes, procurement and sales fraud, and embezzlement of budget funds.
70 combat engagements with the aggressor have been recorded at the front, 34 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders are repelling enemy attacks, with battles continuing in several directions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They discussed the consequences of Russia's brutal attack on Kyiv, increased drone production, financial needs, sanctions, and coordination with Donald Trump.
Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing verification via Diia. Signature for purchasing tickets for three domestic routes starting August 1. This will help prevent speculation, but tickets are also available at separate ticket offices for passengers without new passports.
In Saudi Arabia, a bracket with a rotating wheel broke off from the "360 Degrees" amusement ride. 23 people were injured, three sustained serious injuries.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv is 15 people. Among the dead are two children, reported the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 15 people, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing. In total, 145 people were injured, including 14 children.
