Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi stated that Ukraine will never join NATO due to the outdated model of the Alliance. He advises focusing on new security blocs and military cooperation.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for August 3 at UAH 44. 64, which is 5 kopecks less than the previous day. The euro exchange rate remained unchanged at UAH 51.27.
Over the day of August 2, the Russian army lost 1,390 military personnel and 1,657 drones. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war have exceeded 1.45 million people.
The Russian Orthodox Church has officially approved prayers about war, including a mandatory prayer "for Holy Rus'" asking for victory for the Russian Federation. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has become a propaganda institution of the Kremlin.
Explosions occurred in the Russian city of Belgorod on the night of August 3. The building of the State Technological University, where, according to reports, drones were assembled and tested, is on fire.
On Monday, August 3, Ukraine will have variable cloudiness, mostly without precipitation. In the western and northern regions, short-term rains with thunderstorms are possible, daytime temperature 30-34°, in the south up to 38°.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar warned of a critical five-day period when the Paks Nuclear Power Plant will not generate electricity due to heat and low water levels. The crisis could cost the country up to $630 million due to rising prices for imported electricity.
Prime Minister of Great Britain Andy Burnham stated his support for a written constitution, calling it necessary for a new constitutional settlement. He also made the decentralization of power one of the priorities of his government.
US President Donald Trump said that Washington could launch large-scale strikes on Iran at any time. Allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, asked to cancel the attack.
Propaganda materials about the war have been officially included in the unified Russian language textbooks for grades 10-11 and college students. The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that this is another proof of the transformation of Russian education into a conveyor belt for the ideological indoctrination of youth.
Ukrainian rowers won 5 medals at the 2026 European Championships. The only gold was brought by Anna Sheremet in para-rowing.
Belarus has begun forming the 37th separate airborne assault brigade near Gomel, 40 km from the Ukrainian border. Commander of the Special Operations Forces Oleksandr Illiukevych announced the recruitment of a battalion and support units.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
Democratic senators are blocking the bill on sanctions against Russia due to concerns over expanding Trump's tariff powers. Republican Rand Paul also opposed it, calling tariffs destructive to the global economy.
As a result of over 40 Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on August 2, 2 people were killed and 3 were injured. In the Synelnykove district, a house was damaged; in the Nikopol district, enterprises and shops were damaged.
DeepState analysts reported that the net increase in enemy-occupied territory in July amounted to 36 square kilometers. The Russians' goal of occupying the entire Donetsk region by 2026 is unrealistic; at the current pace, they will have no chance even by 2027.
25-year-old Maria Chaiko, daughter of General Alexander Chaiko, could be among the wounded after the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow. The list of victims includes 25-year-old Maria with an open craniocerebral injury.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 2, the number of injured rose to 31, including two children. Rescuers extinguished fires and provided psychological support to 50 people.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.
During the day of August 1, Russian troops lost 1,500 soldiers and 1,788 UAVs in the war against Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.08.26 amount to 1,449,120 personnel.
American actor Vincent Pastore died at the age of 80. He was found dead at his home in New York, the cause of death is being determined.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated a decisive response to possible US aggression. Iran threatens strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in case of attacks on its energy infrastructure.
On Sunday, August 2, dry and hot weather up to +35° is expected in Ukraine. Light rain is forecast only in the Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattia, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
On the night of August 2, the Russian city of Saratov was attacked by drones. The oil refinery was hit, and there was also a fire in the industrial zone and explosions at the Engels airfield.
On the night of August 2, Russian drones struck the Industrial and Kyiv districts of Kharkiv. Two children aged 8 and 13, as well as a 74-year-old man with an acute stress reaction, were injured.
In children's camps in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, children are being forced to accept the Russian version of history. The occupation authorities distort Kyiv's role in the formation of Kyivan Rus to justify the invasion.
General Alexus Grinkevich stated that without an additional destroyer, he would choose to defend the US instead of Israel. The intensity of the Iranian operation has depleted the US stocks of key defensive weapons.
Spain announced the installation of a deterrent barrier on the maritime border of Ceuta after up to 60,000 migrants breached the border. The number of casualties during the attempt to cross the border has risen to 67.
SES pyrotechnicians continue to survey the territory near the training ground in Khmelnytskyi region, where an explosion occurred on July 31. Discovered ammunition is being removed and neutralized using robotic systems.