Ukraine has received Azerbaijani gas via the Trans-Balkan route for the first time, which is a positive step for supply diversification. Expert Volodymyr Omelchenko noted that the volumes are still small, but in the future they could reach billions of cubic meters, provided production in Azerbaijan increases.
In Ukraine, the number of people willing to adopt children is growing, but the number of adoptions remains small due to candidates' preference for younger, healthy children and the presence of large sibling groups. Problems with databases, information about children, and the workload on the State Service for Children complicate the process.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts political crises and heightened emotions, advises to be attentive and patient.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosiedka.
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing, which services Western aircraft and modernizes military aircraft, lost state support from January 1, 2025. The Defence City initiative could be a lifeline, but it needs changes to include aircraft manufacturing enterprises and lower the income threshold from defense contracts.
It is expected that the lowest prices for borscht ingredients and vegetables will be recorded by the end of September.
A massive invasion of migratory and Egyptian locusts has been recorded in southern Ukraine. Environmentalists link this to climate change and favorable conditions for insect reproduction, emphasizing that the main danger to people lies in the uncontrolled use of chemicals, and not in the locusts themselves.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the negotiations in Istanbul are a continuation of Russia's mockery of Donald Trump.
During a mission, a technical failure occurred in the Mirage-2000 fighter jet; the pilot successfully ejected, and his condition is satisfactory. Experts note the coordinated response of the Ukrainian aviation system and well-trained personnel, despite the age of the aircraft.
Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the NBU and a figure in a criminal proceeding, sent a letter with a "recommendation" to withdraw the lawsuits of Concord Bank against the National Bank, which led to the shareholders losing their right to a fair trial. This situation creates reputational risks for the NBU, and law enforcement officers have not yet served Zyma with a notice of suspicion.
The story of a man who followed the call of the sky all his life – from a childhood fascination with aviation to the cockpit of a combat naval fighter jet.
Preventive restructuring has been introduced in Ukraine, allowing companies facing financial difficulties to avoid bankruptcy. This mechanism, implemented from European law, enables the review of debts and negotiation with creditors.
The SBI is investigating the circumstances of the death of a 51-year-old resident of Vinnytsia region who died during police detention on July 22, 2025. The man, stopped for riding a moped without license plates and a helmet, lost consciousness after being detained and handcuffed, dying before the ambulance arrived.
The July cover of TIME magazine, titled "Kidnapping," is dedicated to abducted Ukrainian children, which has become a global moral challenge. According to official data, Russia forcibly removed approximately 35,000 children, and the true number may reach up to 700,000.
Lawyer Ihor Chobitko stated that the criminal proceedings regarding the possible abuse of official position by ARMA officials will negatively affect the institution's reputation. He also emphasized the need for an independent audit of ARMA, as provided for by the adopted reform.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii claims that NABU has become an FSB branch, and its work is ineffective and non-transparent. The adopted bill No. 12414 will allow controlling NABU and SAP, which will make their activities more transparent.
People's Deputy Volodymyr Vatras supported bill No. 12414, which, in his opinion, restores Ukrainian legal personality and balance to the law enforcement system. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to transfer cases between pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAP, and to give them mandatory instructions.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii believes that the absence of an audit in NABU made it vulnerable to the penetration of enemy agents. He emphasizes the importance of the inevitability of punishment for those who cooperate with the aggressor, and the necessity of a full audit and reboot of the Bureau.
Lawyer Volodymyr Bohatyr claims that NABU and HACC were created in violation of the Constitution, and personnel selection was carried out by international partners without understanding Ukrainian legislation. He emphasizes the need to investigate the selection procedure and verify the citizenship of NABU employees, who, in his opinion, have ties to oligarchic groups and foreign organizations.
The operation of Mi-8 helicopters is complicated by the unresolved issue of technical documentation. This creates risks for major repairs and further operation, which can lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness.
