President Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković. Croatia will allocate part of the funds under the SAFE program to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" for the first time organized the transportation of petroleum products from Germany to Ukraine in its own specialized tank cars. The entire route from Hamburg to the Ukrainian border was provided by the subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that he sees no problem with an intelligence officer having sex with a prostitute if it is necessary for the mission. He emphasized that there is nothing forbidden if it is needed to achieve the goal.
The head of the HUR, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that about 1,500 women serve in intelligence. Their number is significantly increasing in both operational and combat units.
Orthodox and Greek Catholics celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord on August 6 according to the New Julian calendar. On this day, believers consecrate apples and other fruits, prepare lean dishes, but loud festivities and weddings are prohibited.
FC Kryvbas goalkeeper Ihor Omelchenko arbitrarily left the team's training camp in Slovenia and did not return to Ukraine. The club urges him to return to fulfilling his contractual obligations and has informed the UPL about the situation.
Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, condemned the actions of Sejm deputy Roman Fritz, who called the slogan "Glory to Ukraine" Nazi. Bodnar emphasized that this slogan is a symbol of national spirit and Ukraine's defense.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced the lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of ground-based intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. This decision was made due to the disappearance of conditions for maintaining unilateral self-restrictions.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that Peskov's statement about a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is a delay tactic. Ukraine is ready for a meeting of leaders even now.
President Zelenskyy announced continued support for cities in Eastern Ukraine, including special conditions for businesses. He expects a report from Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko regarding the action program for border territories.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to improve the system of contract service in the army. This will happen based on the experience of the "Contract 18-24" program.
An explosion occurred at an electrical substation in temporarily occupied Berdiansk, which supplied energy to an enterprise for repairing Russian military equipment. As a result of the incident, the substation was put out of action, and power outages occurred on nearby streets.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" will play against "Fiorentina" if they pass "Pakši". Donetsk's "Shakhtar" will meet the loser of the "Servette" – "Utrecht" pair if they are eliminated from the Europa League.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial measure for MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov in the form of detention for 60 days. He was given the opportunity to post bail in the amount of 8 million hryvnias.
UEFA held the draw for the European competition qualifiers. "Dynamo" and "Shakhtar" learned their potential opponents in the next rounds.
Today, August 3, the military personnel of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 363 enemy aircraft and 326 helicopters have been destroyed.
NABU and SAP exposed a corruption scheme involving inflated prices for UAV and EW procurement. Among the suspects are a People's Deputy, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen; four have been detained.
The head of the HUR, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that intelligence very rarely coordinates operations with partners. This happens only when actions can strategically affect geopolitical interests.
The President reported the exposure of an MP, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen for bribery. This was the result of a report by NABU and SAPO.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the dictator of Belarus would not agree to provide a corridor for Russians to Ukraine at the moment. However, he recalled the events of 2022, urging to be ready for anything.
The Ministry of Defense is launching beta testing of a new function in the "Reserve+" application. Users will be able to pay a fine for failing to appear at the TCC and SP (Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center) upon summons.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that he had not received any offers to take the position of commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He noted that he is used to working in military intelligence.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Putin's health is worse than the Russian system, but his departure will not lead to changes. Russia's system is strong, and his successor will remain in the same paradigm, as everything is calculated.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that there have been about 20 assassination attempts on him. He does not condemn his enemies for trying to retaliate in kind.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, suggested that NATO could collapse if the United States does not change its policy towards the Alliance. He considers this option one of the probable ones, if there are no drastic steps.
Russia plans to spend $1. 1 trillion on rearmament. The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that this is preparation for a war with NATO in 2030.
Men detained at a party in a Kyiv club on a Day of Mourning were taken to the TCC. Many of them were wanted as draft dodgers.
On the territory of the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, on August 2, 2025, explosions disabled the main gas pipeline "Central Asia - Center". Gas transportation has been stopped indefinitely, which affects the facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex.
Kyrylo Budanov believes that Ukraine should prepare for life under a protracted threat, focusing on security models similar to those of Israel or South Korea. He denied the likelihood of a "Georgian scenario" for Ukraine, emphasizing the impossibility of returning towards Russia.
