The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has included a program to protect the tradition of covering houses with straw and reeds in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The program has been implemented at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine since 1969.
The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place at a Turkish airport. Among those released are journalists, politicians, and other citizens, a total of 24 people from both sides.
Ukraine has launched a pilot project to simplify the application process for housing and utility benefits for war veterans. Now, you can submit an online application through the Pension Fund of Ukraine portal, which makes the process easier for those who cannot visit service centers in person.
Russian occupation administrations have reported an increase in the rate of discovery of 'ownerless property' in the occupied south of Ukraine. This is used as blackmail to force Ukrainians to return and re-register their property rights.
A fire broke out in the basement of a five-story residential building in Rivne. Rescuers evacuated 4 adults and 2 children from the building and extinguished the fire in two 15-square-meter storerooms without causing any casualties.
The supreme audit institutions of Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have supported an international audit on the education of Ukrainian children in Europe. The audit will cover the issues of access to education, preservation of national identity and integration issues.
European and American diplomats are holding urgent talks in the Middle East after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Ghani. The goal is to prevent further escalation and a new full-scale war in the region.
The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with a Ukrainian manufacturer for the supply of ground-based kamikaze drones. An agreement was also signed for the supply of ammunition, with the total value of the contracts exceeding UAH 3.7 billion.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis said that China's restrictions on the export of finished drones will not affect the situation on the battlefield. russia mainly buys spare parts and manufactures drones on its own, so it is important to strengthen control over components.
Moldovan law enforcement detained two officials on suspicion of high treason and conspiracy against the country. The suspects collected and passed information to an embassy employee to the detriment of Moldova's interests.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new international arrangements and security agreements in August. Ukraine will also receive Nassams air defense missiles as part of a new support package from the US.
President Zelenskyy received a report from Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyy on the situation in the Pokrovsk sector. There are 17 battles in this area of the frontline, and 88 combat engagements took place in total.
Exports of goods from Turkey to Russia fell by 28. 3% in the first half of 2024 due to the threat of US sanctions. Turkish banks are closing accounts of Russian companies and reducing imports of Russian energy.
Berlin was relieved to hear that Rico Krieger, who was sentenced to death in Belarus, has been pardoned. Germany will continue to campaign for his speedy return home.
The Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will become the main manufacturer of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. This will help ensure the uninterrupted transfer of missiles to Ukraine from the US Air Force.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has received the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. The exact number of planes and the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to use them are not yet known.
The Belgian government and UNDP have signed a €9 million agreement for the green renewable energy sector in Ukraine. The funds will be used to repair critical energy facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa.
A 17-year-old boy and girl were detained in Kamianske for setting two cars on fire. The suspects face up to 10 years in prison, and law enforcement is checking the version of the order from the Russian special services.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on energy security. Shmyhal emphasized that Ukrainian sanctions do not threaten the energy security of Slovakia and Europe.
Starting from August 1, 2024, tickets for some flights to Poland will be sold only with verification through Diia. Signature. This is a temporary solution to combat ticket resellers during peak travel periods.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has declared his readiness to defend Israel in the event of an Iranian attack. At the same time, the United States seeks to reduce tensions in the Middle East and solve problems through diplomacy.
Putin signs a decree to increase the one-time payment to 400 thousand rubles for those who agree to fight in Ukraine. The payment has more than doubled compared to the previous amount.
Igor Sulyma, the sole lawyer of the suspect in the murder of Irina Farion, appealed against the court's decision to hold him without bail. He asked the court for a more lenient measure of restraint - round-the-clock house arrest.
In Donetsk region, police chiefs organized a scheme to unjustifiably award combat bonuses to their subordinates. The losses to the state amounted to over UAH 2.6 million. The case was referred to court.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with US Ambassador Bridget Brink. They discussed defense assistance, NATO membership, sanctions against Russia, and interparliamentary cooperation.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme to organize the illegal departure of men of military age abroad through court decisions. There are six suspects in the case, including a judge, a lawyer and court staff.
In the first half of 2024, Gazprom's net loss amounted to 480. 64 billion rubles, almost twice as much as in the same period of 2023. At the same time, the company's revenue increased by 7% to RUB 2.9 trillion.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to Oleksiy Dyumin and Yunus-Bek Yevkurov for planning and conducting an aggressive war against Ukraine. Both officials are members of Putin's inner circle and help him wage war.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a conversation with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Brown. They discussed the situation at the front, the strengthening of air defense, and US military assistance to Ukraine.
Zhytomyr plans to introduce six-day classes in the first semester. This will create a reserve of days in case of prolonged power outages in winter and avoid online learning.
