Pavlo Bashynskyi
The fourth round of the UPL kicks off on Ukraine's Independence Day. “Oleksandriya will host Shakhtar, Kryvbas will play Ingulets, and Left Bank will try to get their first points against Chornomorets.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of timely supply of weapons and equipment to the Armed Forces. Zelenskyy noted that the frontline fights with shells and equipment, not with words like “tomorrow” or “soon.
The President of Ukraine met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Zelenskyy emphasized India's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and the agreements on cooperation, including military and technical cooperation.
President Zelenskyy said that since May, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have repelled Russia's attempt to attack Kharkiv and are pushing the Russian army out of the Kharkiv region. He thanked Kharkiv residents for their heroism and assured them that the occupiers would not conquer the city.
Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the Kursk NPP without providing evidence. The Center for Strategic Communications believes this is an attempt to blur Russia's responsibility for the seizure of the plant and discredit Ukraine.
Surgutneftegaz, the fourth largest oil company in Russia by production, has classified most of its financial indicators. The company's net profit fell 6 times in six months, and in the second quarter it recorded a loss of 129.9 billion rubles.
GSC Game World has released a new S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 trailer confirming the return of Scar from Clear Sky. It shows an updated location and hints at the “light side” of the Zone.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones. Infrastructure, houses, a shop and power lines were damaged, and a greenhouse was destroyed. There were no casualties.
Ukraine and India signed an agreement on cooperation in agriculture and food industry. The document envisages information exchange, joint research and cooperation in various areas of the agricultural sector for 5 years.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided not to require paper documents for social assistance if they are already in the database. Changes have also been made to improve the work of the Register of War Veterans and to launch a new service for veterans.
The Government approved a document to extend the 'transport visa-free regime' with the EU until June 2025. Prime Minister Shmyhal announced plans to make the agreement indefinite to liberalize freight transportation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the preferential gas price for households and heat producers until April 30, 2025. The decision is aimed at ensuring light and heat in Ukrainian homes during the difficult heating season.
During the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Kyiv, documents on cooperation in the medical, agricultural, humanitarian, and cultural spheres were agreed upon. Zelenskyy thanked India for its participation in the Peace Summit and discussed strategic partnership.
In Russia, the number of volunteers for military service is decreasing, despite the increase in contract payments.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced two large-scale projects. It is planned to reconstruct military hospitals in 12 cities in two years and to introduce barrier-free access in cooperation with communities.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal presented 5 key areas of the new veterans' policy. They include service infrastructure, economic activity, medical treatment, housing and honoring the feat of Ukraine's defenders.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the launch of the Institute of Veterans' Assistants. The plan is to train 3,000 specialists by the end of the year, with UAH 2.9 billion budgeted for this purpose.
Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk has announced plans to introduce a special day for consideration of veterans' laws in parliament. A number of bills aimed at supporting veterans are ready for the first reading.
Defense operations in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and southern Ukraine, liberation of the Black Sea from the Russian fleet, an operation in the Kursk region, and daily attacks on Russian military targets are all part of a systematic way to defend Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine has instructed the government to approve the National Strategy for Veterans' Policy and the Strategy for Transition from Military Service to Civilian Life. The goal is to integrate veterans into public life and support them.
Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube channel gained more than 20 million subscribers and 40 million views in two days. The footballer has received a gold YouTube button and may soon get a diamond one for 10 million subscribers.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a European integration law on grapes and viticulture products. The document brings sectoral legislation in line with EU requirements and introduces new rules for the production and circulation of wine products.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law prohibiting doctors from prescribing medicines on advertising forms. Pharmacists are obliged to inform about available analogs and not to conceal information about cheaper medicines.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to increase fines for contempt of court and failure to appear at a hearing. The draft law provides for fines of up to UAH 12112 for failure to appear in court without good reason.
The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force published a video of strikes on Russian positions in the Kursk region. Oleshchuk said that the enemy is occupying civilian objects, but Ukrainian precision bombs will reach them everywhere.
The Verkhovna Rada has rejected a blocking resolution to cancel daylight saving time. The law abolishing daylight saving time from 2025 will now be sent to the President for his signature.
The Verkhovna Rada has rejected five resolutions that blocked the signing of the law on increasing the excise tax on fuel. The draft law will soon be signed by the Speaker of the Parliament and the President, coming into force on September 1, 2024.
The Verkhovna Rada has extended the term of office of the Public Council of International Experts until the selection of HACC judges is completed. This decision is in line with the agreements with the IMF and aims to ensure the completion of the selection procedure.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the postponement of mobilization for people whose half-siblings were killed or went missing in the war. The bill No. 11391 was voted in favor by 310 MPs.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law banning the mobilization of men aged 18-25 in early September. The draft law provides for the dismissal of those mobilized of this age and the possibility of conscription only with their consent.