Lilia Podolyak
A modernized helicopter for the Ukrainian Air Force, equipped with modern weapons and a secure communication system, has successfully passed tests. However, despite being ready for service, it remains unused due to criminal proceedings and bureaucratic obstacles.
The Parliament unblocked the signing of bill No. 12374-d on ARMA reform, rejecting the blocking resolution. This opens the way for qualitative changes in the procedures for selecting the head of the agency, external audit, and transparent selection of asset managers.
In Kyiv, in Pechersk, two men were sentenced to 9 years in prison for raping and robbing a 15-year-old girl. The perpetrators took the victim's phone and transferred 1,000 hryvnias from her account.
On July 16, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading three draft laws on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City. The documents provide for tax benefits for residents until 2036, but the aircraft manufacturing industry does not fall under the criteria.
In Lviv, a 20-year-old man with a heart defect underwent two consecutive organ transplants. The first donor heart failed, but 52 hours later a new donor appeared, and the second operation was successful.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
Major General Vadym Skibitsky explained that long-range Tomahawk missiles, which were considered for transfer to Ukraine, are difficult to deploy due to the lack of appropriate launchers.
Vinnytsia has become a new point on the map of the project for the development of first aid in the sports community of Ukraine.
The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection identified 1. 8 million units of dangerous products from January to June 2025. The service conducted 827 inspections, imposed fines totaling 30 million hryvnias, and adopted restrictive decisions.
The European Commission plans to increase the EU budget to €1. 717 trillion for the next 7 years, of which €88 billion could be allocated to support Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present this budget plan for 2028-2035.
Prosecutors notified a 26-year-old Indian citizen of suspicion, who for a monetary reward facilitated the successful passing of the KROK exam. Students paid 9 thousand dollars for filling out examination forms with correct answers.
In 2024, Ukrainian businesses submitted 438,940 financial reports, 55% of which indicated the accountant's name. Of these, 68.7% are women, which indicates their predominant role in this field.
Former US President Joe Biden used a pen to sign pardons and commutations from December 2024 to January 2025. The White House has launched an investigation and will review over a million such documents.
The Defence City initiative is preparing for a vote, but experts warn of the risk of excluding the aviation industry due to the criteria. This could affect support for military equipment and the preservation of defense infrastructure.
For over five months, Ukraine's pharmaceutical market has been in limbo due to the lack of a decision regarding marketing agreements. Discussions on a new government resolution are ongoing, but legal caveats are blocking its adoption.
Vitaliy Shabunin's lawyer became Serhiy Rokun, a former senior NABU detective who was involved in scandals with surveillance of a synagogue and at the ECHR. Shabunin is being chosen a pre-trial measure in a case of evasion of military service and illegal use of Ukrainian Armed Forces transport.
Yarema Zhuhayevych, Head of the Aviation Industry Workers' Union, emphasized the importance of preserving human potential and state defense orders for Ukraine's aviation industry. The industry modernizes equipment, develops drones, and supports combat aviation, creating 8-12 jobs in related sectors.
The Verkhovna Rada unblocked the signing of the law on reforming the Asset Recovery and Management Agency by rejecting the blocking resolution. This bill is a key requirement for receiving financial assistance from the EU.
"Health Piggy Bank", "Affordable Pharmacy" and "Take Care of Your Health" — it was within these medical initiatives from the MHP-Hromadi Foundation that 1700 people in remote villages and towns were examined in six months. In places where doctors and pharmacies are often simply unavailable.
The harvesting campaign has begun at MHP's agricultural enterprises.
A package of bills on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City was discussed with representatives of G7 and NATO countries. The initiative provides for information protection, tax benefits, and simplification of customs procedures for arms manufacturers.
Construction of the H2O residential complex on the Left Bank of Kyiv continues, with five buildings nearing completion. The first two buildings are planned to be put into operation in the first quarter of 2026, despite ongoing legal proceedings regarding permits.
This week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider a draft resolution that blocked the signing of the bill on ARMA reform. The document, submitted by "Batkivshchyna," is to be considered on Thursday to unblock the agency's renewal process.
Bitcoin has updated its historical maximum, surpassing the mark of 122 thousand dollars. Expert Olena Sosiedka explains this by the activity of institutional players and the policy of the American authorities, predicting a possible increase to 200 thousand dollars in the near future.
Since January 2025, state benefits for aircraft manufacturing enterprises have ceased to operate in Ukraine. The aviation industry risks remaining outside the Defence City initiative, which could lead to a loss of potential.
Political scientist Oleksandr Kochetkov believes that Budanov shows signs of a potential statesman, speaking on topics usually discussed by the president or the head of the Presidential Office.
The facade of the Museum of the History of Kyiv is adorned with the art object ORIGAMI for UKRAINE, created with the support of the Andrii Matyukha Foundation. The installation of 5000 birds raises funds for military rehabilitation centers, with over 55,000 euros already collected.
The Main Scientific and Expert Department of the VRU criticized the revised draft law on regulating the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund. The document poses a threat to legal certainty and the protection of the rights of depositors, creditors, and shareholders of banks.
This summer, a health and psychological camp for children from Ukraine took place in an Italian resort town. The "Save Childhood" camp became a safe space for psychological rehabilitation, emotional recovery, and full-fledged recreation.
A dangerous astrological period has begun in Ukraine, indicating possible crises in state governance.