The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine purchased 18,000 substandard ballistic glasses-masks for over 25 million hryvnias. The SBI is investigating a criminal case, and two officials have been served with suspicions.
The President of Ukraine signed a law guaranteeing military personnel 15 days of annual leave and returning 14 days of additional leave to combatants. Educational leave for contract soldiers of the "18-24" program has also been introduced.
Stylist Kateryna Antoshchuk spoke about the main fashion trends of autumn 2025, including cardigans, knee-length skirts, and suede jackets. She also named relevant colors, prints, and life hacks for creating a stylish look.
The Supreme Court made a decision in the case of "Concord" bank, which effectively deprived shareholders of access to justice. MP Nina Yuzhanina criticized this decision, calling it confirmation of the unprotected rights of shareholders and the NBU's impunity.
People's deputies plan to re-appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding Law No. 590-IX, which deprives shareholders of banks in liquidation of access to justice. This happened after the Supreme Court closed proceedings in the Concord Bank case, citing a legal conflict.
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity continues to develop a digital tool for communication with Ukrainians abroad. The Ministry will also continue its work on establishing Unity Centers abroad.
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity plans to create a department for internally displaced persons. This will improve support for IDPs, as the coordination of these policies has been transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy.
An article by Ihor Harbaruk, Vice President of the "Ukrainian International Institute of Recovery", expert of the NGO "Economic Discussion Club".
The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft laws on Defence City. MP Venislavsky called for the inclusion of the aircraft manufacturing industry in the initiative and to provide it with tax benefits, as it is an economic driver.
People's Deputy Vasyl Nimchenko was robbed near a Kyiv supermarket. A bag with documents and money, left in a shopping cart, went missing.
The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is assessed as positive, having launched a negotiation process involving Putin. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that everything now depends on the Russian dictator.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to consider draft laws on Defence City.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
The Ukrainian government presented 12 priorities for 2026, with security and defense being key. The Defence City initiative and cooperation with global companies Rheinmetall, BAE Systems are important directions.
The Ukrainian aviation industry lost tax benefits from January 1, 2025, which puts it on the verge of survival. The industry seeks inclusion in the Defence City initiative to preserve production and jobs.
This year, the Ministry of Economy will submit a new Labor Code to the Verkhovna Rada. It will replace the outdated 1971 code and modernize employment forms.
In Oleksandriia, a Toyota Rav4 driver, while reversing, hit her 15-year-old daughter with an open door. The girl fell under the car's wheels and died in the hospital from her injuries.
This week brings a new moon on August 23, opening a new cycle, but with a sense of instability. The White Moon in Leo until March 2026 will emphasize the importance of sincerity and creativity.
The presidents of the United States and Russia held a summit in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. The parties did not reach a final agreement.
MP considers the preservation and development of the domestic aviation industry a matter of technological independence and national sovereignty.
