The President of Ukraine has signed a decree on urgent measures to support war veterans and their families. The document provides for the improvement of the system of guarantees and reintegration of military personnel into civilian life.
In July, India imported a record 2. 07 million barrels of Russian oil per day, outpacing China. The share of Russian oil in India's imports reached 44%, an increase of 4.2% compared to June.
Russia is creating “patriotic” organizations to recruit Ukrainian youth in the occupied territories. The National Resistance Center calls for reporting cases of involvement of teenagers in such projects.
Soldiers of the Third Separate Assault Brigade have carried out successful offensives in the Kharkiv region. The brigade's deputy commander reported “good news” and confirmed the success of the operation in their area of responsibility.
In the village of Kupyansk-Vuzlovy, a 65-year-old man was injured by an explosion of an unknown object. The SES urges Ukrainians to be careful and report suspicious findings by calling 101, 102 or 112.
Moldova's incumbent President Maia Sandu has announced her candidacy for the 2024 presidential election as a member of the Action and Solidarity party. The elections will be combined with a referendum on European integration on October 20.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the SBI has opened 408 criminal proceedings regarding the TCC. 73 people have been notified of suspicion, and 10 have already been convicted.
A 38-year-old man from Kherson region was selling weapons online, avoiding personal meetings. During the search, the police seized assault rifles, pistols, a grenade and ammunition. He faces up to 7 years in prison.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is developing an e-Consul system to digitalize consular services. The platform will reduce service time by 30-80% and introduce remote services for Ukrainians abroad.
The German Chancellor says that Ukraine secretly prepared an operation in the Kursk region of Russia without consulting Berlin and its allies.
The Ministry of Finance forecasts an increase in the need for external financing by $12-15 billion in 2025. Ukraine expects to attract another $13.5 billion in external financing by the end of 2024.
Russia announces the first attack by Ukrainian drones on the Murmansk region. The drones flew a record 1850 kilometers, reaching the village of Vysoky near the Olenya military airfield.
Two more bodies have been found at the Bayesian yacht wreck off Sicily. They are believed to be British businessman Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The parties discussed the new law banning the UOC (MP), cooperation and expectations regarding the visit of the Patriarchate to Ukraine.
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said that lifting restrictions on the use of weapons against Russia would strengthen Ukraine's self-defense. He emphasized that this would help advance peace efforts and save lives.
A delegation of the U. S. House of Representatives led by Rob Wittman arrived in Ukraine. During a meeting with the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, they discussed the security situation and Ukraine's arms needs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ukrposhta signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the delivery of documents abroad. Starting in September, Ukrainians will be able to obtain passports at diplomatic missions for USD 6 and UAH 10 VAT.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 48 high-ranking officials of the Russian Armed Forces have been dismissed. Criminal cases have been initiated against seven of them, and most of the resignations took place in the apparatus of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
In the village of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region, which was shelled by Russian troops, the rubble is being cleared. Rescuers have managed to unblock one woman who was slightly injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for maintaining the State Register of Chemicals. The register will contain information on all chemicals produced, imported and made available on the market in volumes exceeding 1 ton per year.
Russians plan to hold “local elections” in occupied Crimea on September 8. The Center of National Resistance calls to ignore these elections and report collaborators participating in them.
After a fire caused by a Russian attack, chlorine levels in the air near a pond in Ternopil were recorded. In other parts of the city, the concentration of chlorine and hydrochloric acid is normal.
The incidence of COVID-19 is on the rise in Sumy region. A new strain of FLiRT has been identified that spreads rapidly and is able to avoid the body's immune response.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC with 281 votes. Foreign Minister Kuleba said that this brings Ukraine closer to EU membership and strengthens international justice.
The Telegram messenger has suffered a failure, with most complaints coming from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The problems are mainly observed in the Telegram PC app, and WhatsApp, Discord, and Steam are also down in Russia.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized about 20 models of specialized vehicles for the transportation of large-sized cargo for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them are heavy-duty semitrailers, truck tractors and conventional truck tractors from manufacturers in the United States, Europe, Asia and Ukraine.
Kyiv authorities are considering renaming a street in honor of fallen pilot Andriy Pilshchikov. To do so, a proposal must be submitted with justification and the consent of relatives.
The Kapitoshka kindergarten, which was damaged by Russian troops, has been reopened in the village of Kozarovychi in Kyiv Oblast. The facility is designed for 75 children, has modern equipment and uses the shelter of a neighboring gymnasium.
Ingrida Šimonite will arrive in Ukraine on an official visit on Friday evening. The Lithuanian prime minister will stay in Ukraine until Sunday, and her agenda has not yet been disclosed.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will host a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This will be the 24th meeting in the Ramstein format, the previous one took place on June 13.
