Pavlo Bashynskyi
The President announced an increase in scholarships starting September 1 and that dormitory fees would remain unchanged. The expansion of the "єОселя" program and new grants for young people were also announced.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that the head of the Zakarpattia Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center had been suspended after violations of human rights and corruption risks were documented. He also accused the former leadership of the Ministry of Defense of inaction.
President Zelenskyy said that the NMT is frightening and adds stress, so this needs to be addressed. He proposes taking the test in safe shelters and providing the opportunity to take it a second time.
On August 13, Dynamo Kyiv will face Qarabağ in Baku. The first match ended in a 1–0 victory for the Kyiv side, while bookmakers consider the Azerbaijani team the favorite.
In Horodyshche, an 11-year-old girl died after being hospitalized, reportedly having taken medication. Police are establishing whether this is connected to a video of a conflict involving her.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna did not post the UAH 6 million bail by August 11. Her defense filed an appeal against the HACC's decision; the hearing will take place on August 13.
Kyiv authorities have begun compiling lists of residents with limited mobility for possible temporary relocation in winter in the event of prolonged heat outages. The decision was made following the experience of last winter; accommodation locations have not yet been determined.
The Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has resumed operations of its hotel, office, and halls. The replacement of glass\r\nand windows is still ahead.
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports and warehouses, leading to a reduction in exports and the suspension of companies' operations. Experts predict a 5–10% increase in commodity prices due to logistical problems and shortages.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
Draft Law No. 15494 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, expanding the grounds for deferment. In particular, it may be granted to parents who raise children alone if the other parent is abroad for more than 90 days a year.
On August 12, the 51st edition of the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa will take place in Salzburg. The Parisians could become the second team after Real Madrid to win the trophy twice in a row.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Ankara on a military C-32A, while Air Force One was used as a decoy. The reason was the threat of an assassination attempt by Iran following the resumption of strikes on that country.
U. S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about transferring licenses to Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles amid concerns that the technology could fall into Russia’s hands. This threatens Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian strikes in winter.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that the head of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center plans to fabricate criminal proceedings against his representative, Andrii Kriuchkov, after violations at the center were exposed. Lubinets called this interference in the work of the authorized representative.
Starting August 11, 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine is introducing a package of eased foreign exchange restrictions, increasing limits for individuals and businesses. The changes are aimed at supporting individuals, business activity, and financial stability.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea and planned to deploy additional troops. He emphasized that this creates threats not only for Ukraine, but also for Japan and Korea.
The Supreme Court of Russia upheld a lawsuit filed by the Rodina party and annulled the registration of Yabloko’s list for the State Duma elections. The party plans to appeal the decision, which will not take effect until the procedures are completed.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi stated that Russia is working to increase its simultaneous missile salvo to 200 units. He stressed that this concerns not only ballistic missiles and urged people not to spread exaggerated headlines.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Swedish and Norwegian counterparts. They discussed support for financing drones, countering ballistic threats, and long-term projects.
Włodzimierz Czarzasty said that Ukraine's EU membership requires a review of historical aspects, including recognition of the genocide. He emphasized that the EU is about democracy and values, not just financial support.
After his suspension was lifted, Mykhailo Mudryk arrived at Chelsea’s training camp in Hong Kong, where he impressed the staff with his openness and smiles. He played in a friendly match against Juventus for the first time in 21 months.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat urged Ukrainian media not to use headlines about "missiles not intercepted," as this plays into the enemy's hands. He emphasized that presenting information in this way fuels pessimism among the population.
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.