Pavlo Bashynskyi
The State Commission approved exhumation research in the Lviv, Rivne, Kyiv, Ternopil and Volyn regions. The decision was adopted to implement agreements with Poland and preserve memorial sites.
On August 6, Kyiv's Dynamo will face Azerbaijan's Qarabağ in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Bookmakers consider the Ukrainian team the favorite, with odds of 2.16.
The Cabinet of Ministers has still not approved the procedure for issuing certificates worth UAH 150,000 for contract soldiers. The Ministry of Finance explains the delay by the need for UAH 27.5 billion and the budget deficit.
On August 2, 2026, Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation, allowing Ukrainians to observe the planet with the naked eye. The best time for observation is the morning of August 2 from Kyiv.
Kazakhstan has shut down its main oil terminal on the Black Sea after Ukrainian drone strikes on two tankers. This is the third suspension in a month, threatening the country's economic interests.
The Antimonopoly Committee fined the operator Kyivstar UAH 17. 5 million for inaccurate advertising about being the leader in mobile internet speed. The violation concerned the dissemination of misleading information.
SAP and NABU have notified a person of suspicion who demanded $1 million for assistance in avoiding extradition to russia. The suspect received $50,000 but embezzled them without passing them on to law enforcement officers.
President Zelenskyy stated that at the beginning of next week, a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council will be held regarding the implementation of resilience plans. He noted that many tasks in the regions have still not been completed.
The President appointed Oleh Fedoriv as head of the SBU Center "A" and Olena Voronova as head of the Personnel Management Department. New heads of the SBU Main Directorates in the regions were also appointed.
UEFA and 55 associations unanimously rejected FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup. No UEFA national team will participate in FIFA competitions until the plan is withdrawn.
Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated the likelihood of Russia using KN-23 missiles during the night attack on Ukraine. There is currently no confirmation of the use of these missiles.
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk will play for Italian Bologna on loan until June 30, 2027, with an option to buy. Last season, he played 18 games for Roma and scored 3 goals.
Prime Minister Koretsky stated that the operation of seaports is critical for the economy and exports. The Black Sea basin is a zone of the highest danger, which threatens global grain prices.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" lost to Danish "Copenhagen" with a score of 2:1 in the return match of the second qualifying round of the Conference League.
In Kyiv, during a military medical commission, a 31-year-old man inflicted knife wounds to the chest and hands of a female surgeon. The police detained the attacker, and an investigation has been launched under the article on premeditated murder.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed the Prime Minister of Norway about the talks in Washington. The sides discussed ways to push Russia toward diplomacy and support for Ukraine's energy resilience in winter.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Poland in Lublin. They discussed diplomacy in Washington, defense cooperation and the security of Ukrainians in Poland.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a 53-day deadline for 211 associations to support the sale of a share of commercial rights. If they refuse, funding will be cut by 75%.
A court in Wrocław has applied a temporary arrest for three months to two suspects in the beating of a Ukrainian couple. The police continue the search for the third participant in the crime.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine appealed to the CAS against the IOC decision of July 7, 2026, on the temporary reinstatement of the rights of the Russian Olympic Committee. The Ukrainian side considers the decision premature and one that does not take into account the violation of territorial integrity.
Brazil's Superior Sports Court suspended Victor Gabriel for a foul that caused a leg fracture to Gabriel Pec. The disqualification will last until Pec returns to training, but no more than 180 days.
In Kumamoto, after a chimney collapse at a factory, nine people were trapped under debris. Two of the 11 found are dead, the condition of the rest is unknown.
Ferrexpo halts exports via the Black Sea after a Russian drone attack on a vessel carrying its cargo, resulting in the death of a crew member. The company does not expect to load new vessels due to the cancellation of chartering.
In Odesa on the Avenue of the Heavenly Hundred, a crossover exploded while moving. The driver died on the spot, the female passenger was hospitalized.
The President of Ukraine honored the memory of prisoners of war killed by Russia in Olenivka in July 2022. He emphasized that Ukraine has already brought back 9,613 people from captivity and will not forget any crime.
Real Madrid left-back Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise and got a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente after Spain's victory at the 2026 World Cup. The footballer posted a photo of the tattoo on Instagram, showing the coach holding the World Cup.
On July 29, Polissia will play against Copenhagen in the Conference League, and on July 30, Dynamo will face PAOK in the Europa League, and LNZ will face Gent.
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has again become the head coach of the national team. Claudio Ranieri has been appointed technical director of the federation.
US senators have amended a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, extending its scope to Iran. The document maintains broad sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has agreed to become the new head coach of the Italian national team. He previously held this position from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020.