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The High Anti-Corruption Court has allowed the lawyers of former Minister Solskyi to seize NABU materials. This decision is based on information that NABU has data from another case that could confirm the ex-minister's innocence.
The BES exposed a criminal group selling counterfeit e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco in Kyiv. Over 20 thousand packages of products worth over UAH 15 million were seized.
The head of the Union of Consumers of Public Utilities calls on residents of apartment buildings to take the initiative in terms of alternative energy sources. The expert emphasizes the importance of awareness-raising and expansion of compensation programs.
The National Bank of Ukraine is gradually easing currency restrictions for entrepreneurs. This helps to balance the economy and improves the conditions for the development of domestic business, although no significant easing is expected.
Given Ukraine's total dependence on external financing, it is dangerous to ignore the IMF's recommendations, the expert says.
Law enforcement officers should assess the actions of Olena Duma in delaying the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht. Lawyer Serhiy Lysenko believes that it could be official negligence or deliberate actions in the interests of a pro-Russian politician.
Ukraine may feel the effects of the collapse in Asian stock markets. This may manifest itself in a decline in export revenues.
MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that the tax service in Ukraine has not become a service and needs to be reformed. He pointed to the problems of corruption, blocking of tax invoices and lack of responsibility of the management.
The expert believes that criminal cases against NBU officials have a negative impact on negotiations on financial assistance to Ukraine. This complicates the dialog with international partners and may lead to stricter requirements.
Originally from Luhansk, Kostiantyn and Oksana work every day to support the military at the front. Their charitable foundation "Anthill" provides defenders with nutritious food that is easy to prepare even in the most difficult conditions of the front line.
Labor Party MPs are planning to summon Elon Musk to discuss X's influence on race riots in Britain. They are concerned about Musk's comments and the restoration of the far-right activist's account.
At night, drones attacked the Belgorod, Kursk, Voronezh, and Rostov regions of the Russian Federation. Buildings were damaged in Voronezh, 10 settlements in Belgorod region were cut off from electricity, and missiles were shot down in Kursk region.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 586,370 personnel and 8,429 tanks.
Russian troops launched more than 15 attacks on Nikopol district, using kamikaze drones, artillery and Grad multiple rocket launchers. Residential buildings, farm buildings, an agricultural company, power grids and a gas pipeline were damaged, with no civilian casualties.
On the night of August 7, the Ukrainian military successfully shot down an enemy ballistic missile over Sumy region. This helped neutralize the threat to civilians and infrastructure in the region.
Two men were killed and one wounded as a result of the Russian attack on the Pologivsky district of Zaporizhzhia region. Over the past day, the occupiers fired 564 times at 9 settlements in the region, using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are taking defensive actions, and residents are urged to follow safety rules and not to reveal the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the worsening situation in the Middle East could prevent a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He urged the parties to complete the negotiations, emphasizing that there is no reason to delay the agreement.
In the Black Sea, there is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two ships, one of which carries up to 16 Kalibr missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate Tim Walz held a joint rally in Philadelphia. They exchanged praise and criticism of the Republicans, and were satisfied with the event.
In Nigeria, tailors and their sponsors were detained for making Russian flags for anti-government protests. The authorities regarded the use of a foreign flag at the rallies as treason.
Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of organizing a plot to assassinate American politicians, including Donald Trump. The court remanded the suspect in custody without bail.
The German company Hugo Boss has completed the sale of its Russian business to the wholesale company Stockman. The amount of the deal was not disclosed, but the Russian authorities require a discount of at least 50% when Western companies sell their business in Russia.
DeepState analysts reported the advance of Russian troops in several parts of the frontline. Information about the border areas will not be updated for security reasons.
On a Florida beach, 25 packages of cocaine weighing 32 kg were found, thrown up by Hurricane Debbie. The value of the drugs on the black market is estimated at over a million dollars.
Unidentified persons opened fire on the office of MP Lars Duesterhoft in Berlin and left a sign condemning Germany for genocide. The politician links the incident to the situation in the Middle East and criticizes the government for supporting Israel.
Donald Trump announced that he will give an interview to Elon Musk on August 12. The details of the conversation are not disclosed, but it is known that Musk supports Trump in the presidential race.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will conduct a gender audit as part of the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Space. The project is being implemented with the support of UNFPA and NGO EdCamp Ukraine and includes surveys, interviews and document analysis.
The US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.
Ukraine ranks 18th in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics with 7 awards: 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Ukrainian athletes competed in 4 sports, showing different results.