The Kremlin has significantly intensified hybrid attacks on the critical infrastructure of European countries. The number of incidents has quadrupled in 2024 compared to the previous year.
TikTok has blocked two accounts of Yevhen Murayev for spreading pro-Russian disinformation. The politician is under NSDC sanctions and is suspected of treason.
The video on TikTok contains links to fake websites of "Diia" and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD, reported a shock among Russian war correspondents who expected Ukraine's "capitulation" in Washington. But this did not happen and will not happen.
The Russian dictator handed the US president pseudo-historical materials justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation stated.
More than 35 YouTube channels linked to Russian propaganda have been blocked in Ukraine, most of them under NSDC sanctions. Among those blocked are Diana Panchenko, Oleksiy Arestovych, and Russian propagandists.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on diplomatic work, instructing to update the foreign policy work plan by the end of the year. The financing of the Defense Forces, the effectiveness of coalitions, and relations with the EU were discussed.
The head of the Russian General Staff prepared a map of Donetsk region with non-existent "paths of sabotage and reconnaissance group advancement. " This is intended to create the impression of "control" over the front and alleged readiness for a rapid offensive.
Tomorrow, August 15, a meeting between Putin and Trump will take place. The Russian dictator plans to show the American leader “historical materials” that are supposed to convince Trump that Ukraine is allegedly an “artificial state.”
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia is trying to create the illusion of deciding Europe's fate with Trump. However, the US discusses Ukraine and Europe directly with them, considering Russia only as a raw material appendage.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that Ukraine allegedly plans a provocation in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region. The goal is to disrupt negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
The exchange of prisoners of war following the second round of negotiations in Istanbul is not yet complete. Russia has not returned seriously ill, seriously wounded, and young Ukrainian defenders.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, refutes Russian narratives about the "surrender" of territories. He emphasizes that the Defense Forces are doing everything possible to destroy the Russians, despite the objective situation at the front.
A large-scale failure in the operation of Telegram and WhatsApp messengers has been recorded in the Russian Federation. This may be part of a strategy to restrict communication in the country.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC warns of a new wave of Russian fakes. Pro-Kremlin media are spreading "evidence" of alleged looting and mining of bodies by Ukrainian military personnel.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that the new peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia emphasizes the futility of Russia's efforts in Karabakh. The agreement brokered by Trump is a humiliation for Moscow.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the situation with the "Zapad-2025" exercises is under control. Currently, there are no military threats to Ukraine from Belarus, but Russia will actively promote this topic informationally.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council urged caution regarding reports from foreign media outlets ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CCD, noted that this is an information confrontation where Russians are trying to create the illusion that issues can be resolved without Ukraine.
The deficit of Russia's federal budget increased by 1. 2 trillion rubles in July 2025. In the first seven months of 2025, the budget 'hole' reached 4.88 trillion rubles.
Russia is spreading disinformation about allegedly agreed arrangements for ending the war without Ukraine's participation. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC, refutes these statements, emphasizing Ukraine's cooperation with partners.
A fake about financial aid from the UN is being spread on Ukrainian social networks. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that this is fraud and urges not to follow suspicious links.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on "deepstrikes," where the scale of damage in Russia was discussed. Priorities for further strikes and defense production were identified.
Russian propaganda spreads false information about prisoner exchanges, accusing Ukraine of delaying the process and being "selective" with lists. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that these claims are untrue, and Ukraine adheres to the principle of "all for all."
Taras Kozlov headed the SBU department in Kirovohrad region, Kostiantyn Semeniuk – the department in Poltava region.
Russia continues its information campaign to discredit the prisoner exchange, spreading fake "appeals" on behalf of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine insists on an "all for all" exchange, while Russia tries to avoid this format.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported that the situation on the border with Belarus remains unchanged. This comes against the backdrop of the arrival of the first group of Russian military personnel in Belarus for joint exercises.
Customers of "Ukrposhta" are receiving fake SMS messages that lead to phishing sites. "Ukrposhta" itself has already confirmed that the company has nothing to do with such mailings. The Center for Countering Disinformation warns Ukrainians against fraudulent schemes.
The General Director of JSC "Segezha Ukraine" has been served with a suspicion notice for causing multi-million losses to the state. She transferred the property complex of the enterprise for use to a firm associated with her son.
The NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation warns of a Russian campaign to discredit TCCs via a Telegram bot. It calls for arson attacks on TCCs to disrupt mobilization, collecting personal data.
