“Ukrenergo will start auctions for shunting generation services in August. The first auction for more than 1000 MW is planned to be held to attract investments in new power plants with a 5-year payback guarantee.
ENTSO-E is exploring the possibility of increasing electricity imports to Ukraine for the winter period. “Ukrenergo expects a decision in the coming weeks and months to minimize the electricity shortage.
The head of Ukrenergo said that the situation in the power system in winter will depend on the nature of Russian shelling. Power engineers are maximizing the readiness of power plants and critical infrastructure for possible attacks.
Ukrenergo's CEO said that there is every reason to expect that the most difficult period of the summer is over. Without new large-scale damage to power plants, the situation in the power system will improve in the next few weeks.
The CEO of Ukrenergo commented on the information about the emergency situation at the South Ukrainian NPP, referring to the IAEA report confirming the abnormal situation in the operation of the transformer that led to the power unit shutdown.
A 26-year-old Uzbek man stabbed two Ukrainian teenagers in Warsaw. The police have evidence that the teenagers provoked the fight by taking the man's keys and phone.
Ukraine will not participate in the UN Security Council meeting convened by Russia on 'threats to peace'. Ukraine's mission to the UN declared the Russian presidency illegitimate and condemned attempts to justify aggression.
President Zelenskyy asked the Interior Minister to provide the public with information on the murder of Iryna Farion. More public information is expected tomorrow on the detention of an 18-year-old suspect in Dnipro.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Internal Affairs has discussed a plan for mass evacuation of the population in the event of war with other agencies. Local authorities are to provide data on capabilities and needs to be included in the plan, which will be tested in an exercise.
Banks in countries that trade with Russia are delaying payments due to the risk of secondary US sanctions. This complicates Russia's transactions with China and India, disrupting trade with key economic partners.
Vitaliy Muzychenko spoke about the state program of prosthetics for people with disabilities. The process includes 5 stages: from injury to prosthesis operation, with primary and secondary prosthetics.
Border guards of the Belgorod-Dniester detachment detained 15 men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. They paid from 4 to 10 thousand dollars for the services of an illegal “tour operator”.
5 'Rage' robots purchased with UNITED24 contributions are designed to support assault operations and detect enemy firing points. They are armed with a PKT machine gun, armor, 360° cameras and increased cross-country ability.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN because of Russia's destruction of Tauric Chersonese in the occupied Crimea. The occupiers destroyed the authentic monument, carried out illegal construction work and removed archaeological finds.
In the Brovary district, 6 settlements and 7 garden associations were left without gas due to damage to a gas pipeline during uncoordinated excavation work. It will take at least 2 days to repair the damage.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the deployment of US missiles in the country should ensure security through deterrence. He emphasized that Russia must stop its aggression against Ukraine.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Kamala Harris has a high chance of winning the US presidential election. He described her as an experienced and competent politician with a clear vision of her country's role.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country will not lift restrictions on shelling of Russian territory to prevent a war between Russia and NATO. Germany supports Ukraine, but all decisions are balanced.
The SBGS spokesperson said that most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded at the sections with Moldova and Romania. The number of such attempts remains stable, without a sharp increase or decrease.
92 children have been evacuated from Borivska, Vovchanska and Kindrashivska communities in Kharkiv region. According to the RMA, there may be another 168 children in these areas who are scheduled to be evacuated within two months.
The NBU is not considering changing the design of the 1000 hryvnia banknote issued in 2019. The NBU usually reviews banknote design every 15 years, so the time for an update has not yet come.
President Zelenskyy announced progress in Ukraine's missile program. He emphasized the importance of achieving maximum defense independence for the country.
Russians involve Ukrainian children from the occupied Luhansk region in military training at the 'Academy of Friendship of Peoples Akhmat'. Ombudsman Lubinets calls on the international community to respond to violations of children's rights.
A new mark has been added to the Reserve+ app to confirm that persons liable for military service have met the legal requirement. To receive the mark, you need to install the latest version of the application and update the document.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister announced the blocking of payments from the European Peace Fund to compensate for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The reason for this was Ukraine's tightening of sanctions against Lukoil, which led to the suspension of Russian oil transit.
The Ukrainian military caused significant damage to the enemy ferry Slavyanin in the port of Kavkaz. This was the third and last railroad ferry used by Russia for military purposes in the region.
The spokesperson for the Tavria unit explained that 90,000 Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia sector are dispersed over a large area. They perform different functions, so this figure should not be frightening.
The Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has partially restored the roof and the most damaged side. Services are already being held, and the restoration is funded by donations from citizens.
About 90 thousand Russian troops are concentrated in Zaporizhzhia region. Intelligence reveals no signs of an enemy offensive group, and the fighting is of a positional nature.
The Verkhovna Rada will not work this week due to MPs' demand to consider a bill banning the UOC-MP. The next session, likely in August, will begin with this issue.
