The launch of Defence City is a positive step for Ukraine's defense industry, but expert Ihor Zhdanov emphasizes the need for separate support mechanisms for enterprises that produce critically important parts but do not meet formal criteria. He calls for a review of the status of aviation enterprises and consideration of the realities of war.
Ksenia Semenova, President of the Kyiv Aviation Institute, states that the inaction of the State Aviation Service undermines the future of aviation. The decision to transfer the documentation support for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties caused a stir.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Petro Poroshenko stated the need to recognize the UOC-MP as a structure of the Russian Orthodox Church, which contradicts his long-standing cooperation with the Moscow Patriarchate. Expert Petro Oleschuk believes that the politician used the church for career advancement.
Author's article by Ihor Harbaruk: Ukraine takes off the rose-tinted glasses of democracy — what European politics hides.
Veteran Yuriy Hrytsai, after being wounded, underwent rehabilitation under the "MHP Poruch" program. He returned to cooking, became a program specialist and host of the project "Old World Cuisine of Ukraine", recreating more than 50 dishes.
Ukrainian airlines have become leaders in the segment of UN aviation missions, occupying 43% of the market. This contributes to the economy and maintains the qualifications of pilots, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Ukrainian aviation industry.
The Defence City initiative is designed to restart the defense industry, but the aviation industry, which is an economic driver, is only partially taken into account. Its development requires separate targeted support mechanisms.
According to the Settlement Center, ICU Investment Group continues to lead among professional securities market participants — both by the number of transactions on the organized market and by attracting new retail investors.
Low water levels in the rivers of the Siversky Donets sub-basin will cause a deterioration in water quality in Kharkiv and the region in September. This is due to falling water levels and a lack of precipitation.
The State Aviation Service transferred the authority to repair Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian defense complex. Experts consider this a threat to Ukraine's national security.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, despite the cancellation of tax benefits from the beginning of 2025, continues to operate. The industry needs new support tools to maintain competitiveness and development.
A resident of Zaporizhzhia received 15 years in prison for high treason. He provided the FSB with data on the Dnipro HPP to prepare new attacks.
The Supreme Court closed the case of Concord Bank against the NBU and the Deposit Guarantee Fund, citing Law No. 590-IX. This decision deprives shareholders of liquidated banks of the right to judicial protection, despite previous decisions of lower courts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for the first time publicly recognized the genocide of Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks in the Ottoman Empire. Turkey was outraged by Netanyahu's words, calling them politically motivated and an attempt to conceal Israel's crimes in Gaza.
From March to July 2025, the Responsible Gambling Center (RGC) team worked on the preparatory stage of implementing a large-scale international experience exchange program on shaping responsible gaming policy.
Russia is recruiting youth from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to produce attack drones in the Alabuga special economic zone. They are promised high salaries but are forced to assemble drones used for strikes against Ukraine.
Lawyer Oleh Shram notes that public discussions cannot overshadow the criminal proceedings against NABU official Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He emphasizes the need to adhere to legal procedures, not social media voting.
The Polish government is developing an alternative bill regarding restrictions on assistance to Ukrainians. This comes after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the previous law, which provided for "800+" payments regardless of employment.
The SBU accuses Magamedrasulov and his father of selling industrial hemp to the Russian Federation.
The European Commission rejects Donald Trump's accusations of discrimination against American technologies within the framework of the EU's digital services rules. The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act apply to all companies without exception.
China considers Trump's calls to include the country in negotiations with Russia on nuclear disarmament unreasonable. Beijing adheres to a self-defense strategy and maintains its nuclear potential at a minimally necessary level.
The President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland will visit Moldova. Their visit is intended to support the country's pro-European course and remind of an alternative to Russia.
People's Deputy Petro Poroshenko is speculating on the undermining of the main oil pipeline "Druzhba" by Ukrainian military and is trying to show his involvement in this special operation.
On September 3, 2025, Nova Poshta will hold the final drawing for a two-room apartment. All customers who received shipments from June 23 to August 31 automatically participate.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is opening Europe's largest artillery shell production plant near Hanover on August 27. The enterprise will produce up to 350,000 shells per year after reaching full capacity in 2027.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports on the collapse of the Russian space industry. The management of the Energia corporation recognized the critical situation, and the private holding SR Space went bankrupt.
12 people involved in abuses in the defense sector will be prosecuted in Ukraine. Among the suspects are the former head of the Procurement Department of the Ministry of Defense and commanders of military units.
The tenth test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket was successful, deploying satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The Super Heavy booster successfully landed in the Gulf of Mexico.
