Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Ukraine may receive up to $1. 66 billion from the IMF by the end of the year. The tranche depends on the adoption of laws and the fulfillment of structural benchmarks.
From September 1, 2026, students’ academic scholarships doubled—to UAH 4,000–7,420. Social benefits did not automatically increase.
Parliament supported Draft Law No. 12117 on eco-industrial parks and industrial symbiosis. The document also changes the requirements for land and participants.
Zelenskyy criticized lawmakers for the failure to pass three laws that were supposed to unlock $4 billion in aid. He called for decisions to be adopted that would open up $30 billion in support.
The government is introducing strict budgetary spending cuts outside the defense sector. The UAH 70 billion saved will be directed to the needs of the Defense Forces.
Parliament did not support the bills on VAT for imported parcels from the first euro. The documents were sent back to the Cabinet of Ministers for revision.
The Verkhovna Rada showed the shelter and basement hall where MPs will work during air raids. The final format for voting has not yet been determined.
The Verkhovna Rada approved a bill raising the state aid limit for businesses to €300,000. The document restores the AMCU’s control and monitoring.
Budget needs are estimated at €175. 4 billion, of which €133 billion is for defense. Sources to cover the €23.5 billion deficit have not been confirmed.
After air raid alerts, teachers are advised to begin the day with words of support. Stress can impair children's concentration, memory, and ability to learn.
The Kyiv Defense Council proposes easing the curfew and restrictions on movement across bridges during alerts. They also plan to change the operation of the metro.
The National Security and Defense Council obliged the regions to strengthen infrastructure protection, increase backup power capacity by 20%, and create a two-week fuel reserve.
On August 31, the government will consider more flexible operating procedures for transport, businesses, and institutions during prolonged alerts. The changes will be coordinated with the military.
The Economic Security Bureau confirmed four proceedings concerning aircraft leasing and refused to explain why it equates it with royalties. The Bureau cited the secrecy of the investigation.
The government has exempted children under 18 from the consular fee for registration abroad. Applications from children aged 14 and over will be processed on the day they are submitted.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing new rules for the operation of businesses, transport, and the metro during air threats. The proposals are expected to be presented at the beginning of next week.
The Government approved a draft law on the protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The period of stay after the end of their contract will be extended to six months.
In 2026, the state will allocate UAH 100 million for joint science-and-business developments. The co-financing share will be 50–65%, and the projects will run for up to 18 months.
The strategy will bring together around 40 government agencies and provides for prevention, early detection, and assistance for people with gambling addiction.
The NBU reported more than 100 decisions and 12 inspections concerning Sense Bank since the end of 2022. The regulator expects personnel decisions from the government.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi discussed Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession with Marta Kos. Kyiv is accelerating European integration bills and seeking funding.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended that Parliament approve the Government's programme of activities. The document contains objectives, deadlines for implementation, and those responsible.
Hennadiy Novikov resigned as chairman of PlayCity of his own accord. Deputy Oleksii Tomashuk was appointed to perform his duties.
Bill No. 15530 could make a court decision establishing that a child lives with a person liable for military service sufficient grounds for a deferment. The document was registered on August 20 and referred to the relevant committee.
The SAPO prosecutor stated that Timur Mindich gave Iryna Mudra cash for Herman Halushchenko’s bail. The funds were supposed to be laundered through fictitious transactions.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is asking for Sense Bank Chairman of the Management Board Oleksii Stupak to be arrested with bail set at UAH 150 million.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine is short of 27 billion for defense needs, of which 10 billion is needed for weapons in January–March 2027. Zelenskyy urged the EU to accelerate the loans.