The crisis in the Russian real estate market and the curtailment of preferential mortgages make construction unprofitable. This directly affects the "restoration" of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where instead of new housing, only facades for TV cameras remain.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Trump's policy is pushing Russia towards negotiations with Ukraine. The next step will be secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries buying Russian oil.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has obtained new evidence of the mass abduction of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories. The information has already been handed over to law enforcement agencies to facilitate the return of the children and bring those responsible to justice.
Russia has lifted the moratorium on intermediate- and short-range missiles, which is a formality. Iskanders have already been deployed in Crimea since 2019, when the US withdrew from the treaty due to Russia's violations.
Ukraine is preparing for the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kyiv. The main topic of discussion will be the ratification of the free trade agreement between the two countries.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine attacked the Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt oil depot in Adler, causing a large-scale fire. The strike also paralyzed the operation of the local Sochi airport.
Russian authorities have seized thousands of apartments in the occupied territories of Ukraine, declaring them "ownerless. " The housing is systematically sold to Russians who receive preferential mortgages.
A poll showed that most Trump voters support a tough stance on Russia. This is due to Russia's unwillingness to conduct serious peace negotiations in Ukraine.
In occupied Donbas, the occupiers are focused on changing signboards, banning Ukrainian and English languages, while the region suffers from a humanitarian catastrophe. Local residents face a lack of water, medicine, and problems with garbage.
The Border Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia is expanding living space at the Daryali checkpoint for Ukrainians deported from Russia. In most cases, they had already served sentences in colonies on the territory of the Russian Federation, where they were forcibly taken.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on July 29. The total combat losses of the enemy since the beginning of the full-scale invasion are estimated at 1,052,190 personnel.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping insists on a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting could take place this year in China or at the White House.
On Wednesday, July 30, unstable weather is expected in most of Ukraine due to an active atmospheric front. It will cause rains of varying intensity and a change in air masses, bringing fresher air to the west and north, while maintaining heat in the east.
Malta will announce its recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025. This was announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela, emphasizing the commitment to establishing peace in the Middle East.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Latin America after the US opposed his stopover in New York. The Trump administration denied permission for the stopover after objections from China, intensifying concerns about the US position.
A Bundeswehr helicopter crashed into the Mulde River in Germany, killing two people. The Minister of Defense visited the crash site, and the search for one person is ongoing.
An earthquake of magnitude 7. 5 occurred in Kamchatka, causing a tsunami threat. Local public pages report that a four-meter wave was recorded in the region.
Schoolchildren from temporarily occupied Donetsk region were sent to the "Chervona Hvozdyka" camp in Zaporizhzhia region. There, children were given lectures with propaganda about "Russia's achievements" and "regional unity."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the statement by the head of the British government, Keir Starmer, regarding the future recognition of Palestine as a state. Netanyahu believes that Starmer's actions encourage Hamas terrorism.
As a result of the night attack on Kharkiv on July 30, three people were injured. A car wash, apartment buildings, a supermarket, and a car were damaged.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue the war against Ukraine, despite Trump's 10-day ultimatum. The Kremlin seeks to normalize relations with the US and strengthen cooperation to avoid the deadline.
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv overnight. Preliminarily, the enemy struck the city with a "Shahed", as a result of which a car is on fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
French company Naval Group, a submarine manufacturer, reported a possible cyberattack on confidential data related to surface ships and submarines. Hackers published 30 GB of information, claiming to have 1 TB of data.
Olena Ivanovska, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, stated that the public performance of Russian-language repertoire is negatively perceived by society, although it is not always a violation of the law. She emphasized that the law restricts the reproduction of works by Russian artists, but not the language of performance, and called for legislative regulation of this issue.
Mexican special services informed the SBU that some Mexican volunteers might have joined the International Legion to learn how to operate FPV drones and transfer this knowledge to criminal organizations. The SBU and HUR are investigating this information, which also concerns Colombians in the International Legion.
YouTube has blocked six channels in Ukraine belonging to blogger Andriy Serebryanskyi, known as "Andriy Luhanskyi," who disseminated pro-Russian narratives. Sanctions have been imposed against him, as well as Yulia Latynina and Hennadiy Balashov, by the National Security and Defense Council.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk expects the adoption of the bill on NABU and SAPO. Also, on July 31, the Rada may consider amendments to the state budget-2025 for financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu initiates a meeting of the Supreme Security Council. Foreign interference in the upcoming parliamentary elections will be discussed.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" secured a confident 3:0 victory over "Hamrun Spartans" from Malta in the second leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Goals were scored by Vanat, Brazhko, and Mykhavko.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Kamianske on July 29, two people were killed and five more were injured, including a pregnant woman. An unoperated building and medical facilities, including a maternity hospital, were damaged.
