The Ministry of Education and Science approved changes to the Standard Educational Program. Ukrainian children abroad can now study not only the Ukrainian studies component but also other disciplines.
Contacts with leaders of other countries and ways to end the Russian-Ukrainian war were discussed.
The government dismissed Volodymyr Vasylenko from the post of Deputy Minister of Social Policy, and Mykhailo Vynnytskyi from the post of Deputy Minister of Education and Science.
Starting August 8, applications for master's programs are open for those with bachelor's, specialist, or master's degrees. Applicants can submit up to 15 applications, 5 of which can be for state-funded places, until August 25.
The pro-Russian head of Chechnya and members of his family have received almost 150 awards since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kadyrov himself has 31 medals, his son Adam has 16, and his daughter Aishat has 10.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania met in Chernivtsi. They agreed to institutionalize the "Ukraine-Moldova-Romania" format and named it the "Odesa Triangle."
China justifies Russian oil imports, citing the right to economic and energy cooperation with all countries. This comes amid Donald Trump's statements about possible additional tariffs for China.
Oleksandr Lukashenka, during a conversation with Volodymyr Putin, stated that Donald Trump is right to "bend Europe over" and offered Minsk for negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. He also emphasized that Russia will not lose in Ukraine.
The Polish Prime Minister stated a possible freezing of the Russian-Ukrainian war, referring to a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his own intuition. He also mentioned the expiration of Trump's ultimatum to Putin on August 8.
Law enforcement officers reported on the first stage of the special operation “Gentlemen” in 20 regions of Ukraine. 4 drug laboratories were discovered, over 21 thousand bushes of drug plants were destroyed, 57 kg of cannabis were seized, and 9 people were detained.
The settlement of Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, will receive city status. The corresponding draft resolution was registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on August 7, 2025.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu made her first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. She visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile, and the School of Superheroes.
Russian occupiers shelled Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, with MLRS, destroying a private house. As a result of the enemy strike, a 62-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man were killed.
A KMIS poll showed that 76% of Ukrainians are categorically against the Russian "peace plan," which includes renouncing NATO and recognizing the occupation. Only 17% are willing to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
The new Xpeng P7 electric sedan received 10,000 orders in 6 minutes and 37 seconds after pre-sales began in China. The car is available in versions with a range of 820 km, 750 km, and 702 km, and is offered in six body colors.
On August 30, 2025, the simplified mechanism for the return to service of military personnel who have voluntarily left their unit expires. This allows for the restoration of all payments and the continuation of service.
New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.
Taras Kozlov headed the SBU department in Kirovohrad region, Kostiantyn Semeniuk – the department in Poltava region.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the implementation of the DELTA combat digital ecosystem at all levels of the Defense Forces. The system allows seeing the battlefield in real time and exchanging information, supporting the destruction of over 2000 enemy targets daily.
As a result of the Russian artillery shelling of Nikopol, three people were killed, including a rescuer. Four more people were injured, and a car was destroyed.
A new deferment for scientific and pedagogical workers has appeared in "Reserve+". To obtain it, one must meet certain criteria regarding the place of work and salary.
In Kyiv on August 6, due to a heavy downpour, traffic was temporarily blocked on several streets. The consequences of the bad weather were eliminated by 92 green builders and 13 rescuers.
Two people sought medical attention in Sumy after bat bites at the end of July. The victims were immediately prescribed anti-rabies treatment, as bats can be carriers of the rabies virus.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about rotavirus, which can remain on surfaces for weeks. For infants and young children, the disease is dangerous due to the risk of rapid dehydration.
An air raid alert was declared in the Romanian Tulcea county due to a Russian attack on the south of Odesa region.
The aid includes repairs for M777 howitzers, logistics services, and more.
Russian occupiers damaged a main gas pipeline, which led to the disconnection of 2,500 subscribers and caused a fire.
JPMorgan and Bank of America refused to serve Donald Trump, depriving him of millions of dollars in assets and access to services. This happened due to his key role in the events of January 6, 2021, namely the storming of the Capitol.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not accept Donald Trump's ultimatum to end the war, as his entourage is interested in continuing the aggression. At the same time, the Center for Countering Disinformation believes that the dictator was again "deceived" by people from his own entourage, who told him about "Ukraine falling in 2-3 months."
The President announced five issues important for the units of the Defense Forces. The changes concern training, procurement of drones and pickups, the "Contracts 18–24" program, and awards.
