Lilia Podolyak
A plane with released prisoners from Russia and Belarus has landed at Cologne airport. Among those released are prominent oppositionists, journalists and foreign citizens exchanged for a Russian killer and spies.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the recent prisoner exchange between the United States, Germany, Belarus and Russia. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation and the humanitarian significance of this operation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the country's important participation in a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia, the United States, and European allies. The exchange included Russian oppositionists and NATO citizens detained in Russia.
US President Joe Biden will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will discuss the situation in the Middle East after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Iran and efforts to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
Russian occupation forces captured Vesele village in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region. The enemy also advanced near Lysychne, Ivanivka, Serhiivka and Zhelanne, using motorcycle units for reconnaissance.
Maria Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition, expressed fear for her life after the election. The opposition believes that it has won, but Maduro declared his victory, which caused protests.
Russian troops fired 21 times in Sumy region on August 1, with 85 explosions recorded. The attacks were carried out with mortars, FPV drones, airborne missiles, and explosive devices in 7 communities.
US Vice President Kamala Harris tried to influence Germany and Slovenia to release Russian prisoners. The goal was to facilitate prisoner exchanges between the United States and Russia, including the release of Vadim Krasikov and the Dultsevs.
There were 98 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 623 kamikaze drone strikes, and fired 3,412 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.
Putin met with former prisoners who returned to Russia after the exchange and promised them state awards. Eight people, including two children, returned to Russia in exchange for 16 people transferred to the United States.
The launching ceremony of the second Ukrainian Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky (F-212) took place at RMK Marine shipyard in Istanbul. This is the second corvette built in Turkey for Ukraine.
US presidential adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that Alexei Navalny was to be part of a prisoner exchange deal between the US and Russia. Sullivan met with Navalny's parents and assured them of his intention to finalize the deal.
The Ukrainian Navy Commander thanked for renaming a boulevard in Odesa in honor of Ukrainian sailors. This is a recognition of the merits of the military who defend Ukraine from Russian aggression at sea.
Gizo Uglava appealed to the NABU Public Control Council for protection from external influence. He accuses the AntAC and the head of the Verkhovna Rada Anti-Corruption Committee of trying to take NABU under 'manual control'.
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The Vadym Stolar Foundation has started accepting applications for seasonal equipment for the military.
Liudmyla Buymister, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Economic Committee, supports easing the ban on converting foreign currency loans into hryvnia for entrepreneurs. This will contribute to the development of business and the economy, which is critically important for the country.
The Odesa regional authorities have expanded the opportunities for businesses to obtain loans for energy equipment. Businesses are now able to receive compensation for the interest rate on the loan, which is 5%.
The first consultations between business and the government on tax increases were held. No consensus was reached, and the parties agreed to continue the dialog next week in a Verkhovna Rada committee.
The SBI opened a criminal investigation into the negligence of the ARMA leadership. The situation with Medvedchuk's yacht confirmed the validity of the investigation due to ARMA's delays in its implementation.
Eduard Bagirov believes that Oleksandr Zyma undermines confidence in the banking system. The human rights activist calls on the head of the NBU to dismiss officials who violate the law in order to restore the trust of international partners.
The Times reports that six F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Several more aircraft are expected to arrive soon from Denmark, although there is no official confirmation of this information.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 579,490 personnel and 8,399 tanks.
At night, an enemy kamikaze drone was shot down over the Dnipro region. The aggressor shelled Nikopol region with Grad, artillery and drones, damaging infrastructure but causing no casualties.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, launching 408 attacks. The shelling resulted in one person being wounded and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
Fox News reports on the firing of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Hershkowitz. According to the publication, Hershkovich will return to the United States tomorrow.
New fragments of a UAV, possibly related to the Russian attack on Ukraine, are found in Romania's Tulcea County. The Romanian Defense Ministry reports that the search is ongoing and that allies are being informed of the situation.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis confirms that Ukraine has received F-16 fighter jets. This is the first official information on the appearance of the long-awaited aircraft in the Ukrainian sky.
US diplomat Brian Nichols said that Nicolas Maduro should concede defeat in the Venezuelan elections. Maduro declared victory, which led to demonstrations in the country.
Ukrainian scientists at the Akademik Vernadsky station have recorded a rare phenomenon - a clear starry sky over Antarctica. In the Southern Hemisphere, 45 constellations are visible that are not available in the Northern Hemisphere, including the Southern Cross.