National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that information about the mandatory presentation of «Rezerv+» by 18-year-old Ukrainian women seeking temporary protection in the EU is manipulative. The rule applies only to applicants with a current military obligation after July 31, 2026.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Moscow does not plan to stop hostilities along the front line and plans to intensify strikes on facilities that ensure the functioning of Ukraine's war machine. The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes that the Kremlin is using militaristic rhetoric and is ready to send people to their deaths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain. The package includes 13 vessels, 11 Russian citizens, and 28 legal entities.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting of the Staff, where defense financing for the autumn-winter period and needs for the latest weapons were discussed. Intelligence provided updated information on Russia’s plans; asymmetric countermeasures are being prepared.
YouTube blocked 12 channels in Ukraine that spread Kremlin narratives and supported the Russian army. Among the blocked channels were resources belonging to Russian actors, journalists, and propagandists.
Russia has begun developing "sovereign" artificial intelligence that is supposed to comply with "traditional spiritual and moral values. " The criteria for checking the model are planned to be developed by the FSB jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development.
The Central Election Commission appealed to the National Security and Defense Council regarding the coordination of response measures and the imposition of sanctions against those involved in the organization of “elections” to the russian State Duma in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
The Central Election Commission adopted a resolution declaring the organization of the "elections" to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine illegitimate.
The NSDC’s CPD assures that there will be no food shortages in Ukraine, despite Russia’s attempts to fuel panic. Logistics will be reorganized, and empty shelves are a temporary phenomenon.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko met with the Ambassador of Japan, discussing the country’s possible participation in the Drone Deal initiative. The parties also touched on Ukraine’s energy security and reconstruction.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
Russia is planning illegal State Duma elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine, ensuring turnout of over 65–70% and support for United Russia of at least 70%. This is being done to legitimize the occupation, said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from National Security and Defense Council Secretary Klymenko and planned to strengthen the agency’s capabilities. Organizational and personnel decisions have been approved for a more prompt response to challenges.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said that the mobilization of women and changes concerning parents of three children are not planned. Petitions proposing changes to these provisions had previously been registered.
Russia plans to use the media and Russians returned from captivity to portray supposedly better treatment of Ukrainian prisoners. Ukraine emphasizes the transparency of the conditions of detention of Russian prisoners of war.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said that the temporary absence of goods in some stores does not indicate a shortage. Logistics and storage will be restructured to accommodate the new conditions following Russian attacks on warehouses.
In July 2026, only one-third of mobile internet sessions in Russia took place without restrictions. The authorities are more actively implementing whitelist-based internet access and blocking foreign messaging apps and VPNs.
In the occupied Donetsk region, schools and kindergartens are being closed under the guise of reorganization, leaving populated areas without educational institutions. The closure of 12 schools and 24 kindergartens is known, as is the reorganization of 69 more institutions.
European Commission spokesperson Balázs Ujvári said that Ukraine determines its own defense needs and may request interceptor missiles. He assured that there are no problems with providing them and that work continues without a summer break.
The Cabinet of Ministers has completed an audit of the implementation of resilience plans, analyzing funding and the status of measures in the regions. The priorities are protecting the energy sector and providing backup heat supplies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified three priorities for the winter during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council: protection of critical infrastructure, shelters, and anti-ballistic capabilities. He also noted delays in some cities and regions.
Kyiv has accumulated over UAH 10 billion to implement the resilience plan; the restoration of energy facilities is 65% complete. The city has contracted equipment to replace combined heat and power plants with a capacity of over 1,000 MW.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an NSDC meeting on the implementation of resilience plans for regions and communities. He noted lagging progress in cities and regions, identifying three priorities for the winter.
Kamikaze drones of various classes are changing the military economy, in which the cost of the means is weighed against the value of the target. The cost of a UAV depends on its missions, range, warhead weight, resistance to electronic warfare, and a number of other indicators.
President Zelenskyy officially presented Ihor Klymenko as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. He expects enhanced coordination, preparations for winter, localization of air defense, and counteraction to cyber threats.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko stated that the fall of the UAV on the beach in Gelendzhik occurred due to the operation of Russian air defense. He emphasized that the deaths of Russians are the fault of Russian forces, and Ukraine strikes only military targets.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, stated that the creation of the atomic bomb in the USSR was due to divine intervention. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has long served not God, but the Kremlin as a tool of propaganda.
Rustem Umerov, appointed head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated his intention to strengthen international cooperation. He plans to implement the President's strategic initiatives, including the Drone Deal and the Freya program.
The President signed a decree on sanctions against manufacturers of equipment for the Russian military-industrial complex. The restrictions affected companies that produce missiles, drones, and air defense systems.