Political analyst Ihor Reiterovych emphasizes the need to hold an open competition for the position of the DGF director, as required by the IMF. The expert believes that Ukraine will receive an IMF loan if it fulfills the standard conditions.
The lawyer calls on the NACP to check the declarations of Yevhen Sokur for accuracy. For years, the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service did not indicate information about his cohabitant, which could lead to administrative or criminal liability.
ATO soldiers denied NABU's accusations against former Minister Solsky. They claim that they received land plots without conditions and are free to dispose of them.
ARMA says it doesn't drive cars with cover plates, but there's a nuance.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 600,470 personnel and 8,513 tanks.
Russian occupants launched 11 Shahed attack UAVs in Ukraine. All the drones were shot down by air defense forces in different regions of the country, including Mykolaiv, Kyiv and Kharkiv.
As of August 19, 2024, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There is 1 Russian ship in the Mediterranean, but no Kalibr cruise missile carriers.
Hurricane Ernesto has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda. The storm has caused power and water outages in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen near Newfoundland.
Chinese and Philippine coastguard ships collided in the South China Sea despite a recent agreement. Both sides accuse each other of provocation and violation of the agreement.
The Washington Post reported on the visit of its journalists to Suzha, accompanied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The journalists interviewed at least a dozen local residents and documented the extent of Ukrainian control.
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will take place on August 19-29. It includes command and control and field exercises to strengthen joint defense against threats from North Korea.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4. 1 was recorded in eastern Turkey. The tremor occurred in the Karliova district of Bingel province at a depth of 7 km at 21:15 local time.
A car explodes in Tel Aviv, killing a man suspected of terrorism. Police are investigating the incident, and a passerby on an electric scooter was also injured.
On the night of August 19, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with drones. Air defense has been activated in the suburbs, said KCMA chief Serhiy Popko, urging people not to ignore the alarms.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.
US President Joe Biden said that work on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is ongoing. Israel and Hamas have different positions on the terms of the agreement and the exchange of hostages.
The British Prime Minister instructed to develop a plan for comprehensive support for Ukraine. A special group was created to formulate a unified British policy toward Ukraine.
There were 110 combat engagements over the last day, with the largest number of combat engagements in the Pokrovsk sector - 33. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled most of the attacks, destroying a significant amount of enemy equipment and manpower.
The fire at the oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov Region, attacked by Ukrainian drones, continues. Three fire trains have been deployed, and a high alert regime has been introduced, but there is no threat of the fire spreading to residential buildings.
Ukrainian troops took control of Opanasivka, Snahost and Otruba in Kursk region. At the same time, Russian occupants are making progress in some settlements in Donetsk region.
On August 18, Russian troops attacked 13 communities in Sumy region, with 222 explosions recorded. Artillery, aviation, drones and MLRS were used. There were civilian casualties and injuries.
In the city of Mosejon in Spain, an unknown masked youth attacked children on a soccer field with a knife. An 11-year-old boy was killed in the attack, and the city declared three days of mourning.
The Swiss Ministry of Defense has announced a competition for the best idea to remove ammunition from lakes. The Firwaldstätte and Neuchâtel lakes contain more than 7,800 tons of ammunition at different depths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the purpose of the offensive on Kursk region is to create a buffer zone. Earlier, he explained the operation as necessary to protect the population of Sumy from Russian attacks.
Tonight is the first of four autumn supermoons. The moon will be 8% bigger and 15% brighter than usual, best seen near the horizon.
The President noted the success of the Armed Forces at the front and the operation in Kursk region. He called on partners to speed up the supply of weapons and announced important weeks of diplomatic work.
Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to Azerbaijan. They are planning to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the Azerbaijani-Armenian peace process, and the possible signing of new agreements on gas transportation.
The Russian Foreign Ministry denied information about the disruption of secret talks with Ukraine on energy infrastructure. The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recalled Putin's demands for a ceasefire, including Ukraine's relinquishment of territories.
A new Rasmussen poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in the key state of Michigan. In the race, Harris is supported by 48% of voters, Trump by 47%, and when third parties are taken into account, Harris' advantage increases to 3%.
An oil spill from the El Palito refinery in Venezuela polluted a bay in the Caribbean Sea. An oil slick covering an area of about 225 km² covered the Morrocoy National Park and affected coastal areas.
