The IMF has set requirements for Ukraine to receive the next tranche. These include transparent competitions for senior positions, an audit of the NBU's reserves, and the completion of NABU reform.
The energy expert advises residents of apartment buildings to buy generators because of the inevitable blackouts. Even at zero temperatures, stabilization blackouts are expected for 2-3 turns during the heating season.
Russia is developing the Grom strike UAV with a maximum payload of 2000 kg. It can carry guided missiles, but experts note possible design problems.
Odesa RMA reports 90% readiness of fortifications in the region.
The Kyiv School of Economics has concluded that Ukraine is capable of producing 90% of the construction materials needed for reconstruction. The key is to attract investment in the construction materials industry right now.
Eduard Bagirov believes that the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht is a reason to change the head of the ARMA. The human rights activist suggests the possibility of agreements to delay the sale of the asset worth tens of millions of dollars.
MHP and the MHP Community Foundation supported The Will to Win project at the Ukrainian House at the Paris Olympics. Volia Space has become a cultural center of Ukraine, demonstrating the will to win through exhibitions and films about Ukrainian athletes.
The leadership of the State Tax Service of Ukraine systematically violates the law but avoids responsibility. Experts point to political influence and corruption as reasons for the immunity of tax officials.
Does the criminal case against Zyma, the National Bank's chief lawyer, call into question all the decisions he made?.
The former MP warns that the creation of an expert institution under the NABU could lead to massive manipulation and political terror.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 592,000 personnel and 8,450 tanks.
The head of the Dnipropetrovs'k RMA, Serhiy Lysak, announced that the fire at Zaporizhzhya NPP has been put out. The radiation level in the Nikopol region remains normal, the situation is under control.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovs'k region. The attacks lasted until midnight and resumed in the morning, but there were no casualties.
The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Markus Faber, said that the Ukrainian offensive on Kursk weakens Russia's positions in the east. He called for more Leopard 2 tanks to be provided to Ukraine.
Russian troops conducted 357 attacks on 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. The attacks included airstrikes, UAVs, MLRS, and artillery shelling, damaging infrastructure but causing no civilian casualties.
Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles are detected in the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Russia continues to violate the SOLAS Convention by disabling AIS systems on its ships.
Carl Neghammer called for de-escalation after reports of a fire at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. He emphasized the importance of the IAEA's role and the need to continue the dialogue to resolve the situation.
The remnants of Cyclone Maria brought heavy rains to northern Japan. In the city of Kuji, 460 mm of precipitation fell in two days, and another 250 mm is expected, which is significantly higher than the extreme weather in Norway in 2023.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported 30 rocket launches from Lebanon toward the Kabri area in the north of the country. Air raid sirens sounded around 2 a.m., no casualties were reported.
The Supreme Court of Peru will consider a 9-month pre-trial detention of a Ukrainian suspected of murdering a Russian woman in Yurimaguas. The hearing will take place on August 12, the murder took place on August 8.
Donald Trump wants to hold additional debates with Kamala Harris on September 4 and 25 on Fox and NBC. Harris's campaign is open to discussion, but insists that Trump participate in the September 10 debate on ABC.
The US Department of Defense is sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. The deployment of the aircraft carrier ISS Abraham Lincoln and auxiliary ships from the naval base on the island of Guam has also been accelerated.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, was arrested on charges of assaulting a woman in Oslo. The victim was taken to the hospital with a concussion, and Marius was released after 30 hours in custody.
In Sumy, explosions were heard during an air raid alert. The air force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south and enemy aircraft activity in the northeast.
IOC President Thomas Bach has announced that he will not run for a third term. The 70-year-old German lawyer explained his decision by the need for new leaders and family circumstances.
Venezuela's opposition has declared a global day of protest on August 17 to support its victory in the recent elections. The opposition leader is calling for people to take to the streets of Venezuela and the world, despite Maduro's declaration of victory.
Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel in the coming days. This could jeopardize the hostage talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday and the ceasefire agreement.
In Cairns, Australia, a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a hotel, forcing the evacuation of 300-400 people. Two hotel guests were hospitalized, and the helicopter's rotor blades fell into the pool and onto the esplanade.
In Odesa region, border guards detained a couple who tried to smuggle seven men of military age across the border. For their services, the couple received money from the passengers and the organizer of the scheme.
At the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 12 awards: 3 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. This is Ukraine's best result in terms of the number of gold medals over the past 12 years.
