There is no blocking of trucks at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, as reported by Polish farmers. Traffic is moving normally, and other checkpoints on the border with Poland are also operating stably.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that there was no movement of equipment or troops near the border with Belarus. There is no Russian contingent that could threaten Ukraine on the territory of Belarus.
The European Council announced that Russian assets will remain frozen until the aggression against Ukraine ends. Italy is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from the blocked Russian assets.
The European Council called for a rapid increase in military aid to Ukraine, especially air defense systems and ammunition. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine “as long as necessary” in all areas.
The Verkhovna Rada will set up inter-factional groups to develop draft laws on each point of the President's Victory Plan. Legislative initiatives will be developed jointly with the President's Office and the government.
The Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy predicts a decline in sugar prices by the end of the year. However, in the event of power outages, bakery products, vegetables and fruits may rise in price due to higher storage costs.
The Global Drone Academy has been operating since 2022. During this time, it has graduated 3700+ operators, including civilian and military personnel from the Special Forces, the GUR, the SBU, and the Armed Forces. Graduates of certified schools will receive a military accounting specialty that will allow them to continue serving in the military in a specific area
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill to establish the Ministry of Demography and Diaspora of Ukraine. The new ministry will deal with the issues of Ukrainians abroad and their return to Ukraine.
A representative of the TCC said that raids at public events have increased the number of voluntary visits to recruitment centers. According to her, such measures are effective and necessary to identify violators of military registration.
Ukraine has officially requested the International Maritime Organization to send a monitoring mission to Odesa ports due to the intensified Russian terror. Russia has launched more than 50 attacks on Ukrainian ports, damaging 300 infrastructure facilities.
The Russian Federation damaged more than 300 port infrastructure facilities and 23 civilian vessels. More than 100,000 tons of agricultural products were destroyed, said Foreign Minister Andrei Sibiga.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with the ministers of the North Baltic Eight in Odesa. They agreed on energy assistance, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
About 1,200 civilians in Toretsk, Donetsk region, refuse to be evacuated. According to the head of the Donetsk RMA, part of the city is controlled by Russians, and the delivery of humanitarian aid is difficult.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada announced that all factions and groups support the President's Victory Plan. The Parliament is involved in the implementation of the plan, demonstrating unity on its provisions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Service for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience to develop a procedure for investigating the affiliation of religious organizations with the Russian Orthodox Church. This decision was made after the adoption of the law banning the activities of religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church.
The government has authorized the use of mobile ammunition disposal facilities directly in demining areas. This simplifies the procedure for the disposal of missiles, ammunition and explosives seized during demining.
The Government has clarified the procedure for granting the status of a person with a disability caused by war and a family member of a fallen defender. The procedure for submitting an application has been changed, the list of authorities for inquiries has been defined, and the grounds for refusal to grant the status have been expanded.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill allowing prisoners to make short-term visits in case of death or serious illness of their relatives. The duration of the visit is up to 7 days for certain categories of prisoners, and up to 1 day for others.
The government has approved a pilot project to recruit to the Defense Forces through the Diia app. Citizens aged 18-55 will be able to choose a military unit and specialty, and apply for contract service through the Diia portal.
The government has approved the terms of the sale of Aeroc, a company owned by Russian oligarch Molchanov, for UAH 965 million. The proceeds from the sale will go to the state budget to eliminate the consequences of armed aggression.
Prime Minister Shmyhal said that UAH 28. 2 billion has been allocated for subsidies over the past nine months. Payments will continue, there are enough funds in the budget, and the amount of subsidies for the heating season is recalculated automatically.
In the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, the partners have raised about €700 million to repair and modernize the energy sector. Prime Minister Shmyhal thanked for the solidarity and expressed hope for further assistance.
Ukraine already has 83 cogeneration units with a capacity of 147. 3 MW. In total, 182 units are available, and the rest are planned to be installed by the end of the year, with special attention paid to the frontline regions.
The morning explosion occurred outside the city of Mykolaiv, Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych said.
Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen stars in the historical thriller Duel, co-produced by Serhiy Lavrenyuk. The film also features Ukrainian actors and specialists and is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
During the missile attack on Mykolaiv, houses, a market and an infrastructure facility were damaged, utilities are working to eliminate the consequences, and residents are to be relocated.
Serhiy Rebrov has named the starting lineup for the Ukraine national team's Nations League game against the Czech Republic. Captain Taras Stepanenko returns to the team, replacing Ivan Kalyuzhny in the starting lineup.
A Russian citizen accidentally rode his bicycle into a Bundeswehr military training area near Gardelegen. The military police do not rule out an attempt at espionage, although the Russian was released after checking his documents.
The third Russian student detained in Finland on suspicion of sanctions circumvention has been released from custody. He is banned from leaving the country and is suspected of exporting dual-use goods to Russia.
Ukraine denies any involvement in supplying drones to rebels in Mali and cooperation with terrorists. The MFA emphasizes the introduction of a system of control over weapons supplied by Western partners.
