National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
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.
The volume of cash in circulation in Russia increased by 2. 543 trillion rubles over six months. The CPD explains this by the loss of public trust in the state due to the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko became the new secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
President Zelenskyy announced that Rustem Umerov will head the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko will become the new Secretary of the NSDC.
The Russian Orthodox Church has officially approved prayers about war, including a mandatory prayer "for Holy Rus'" asking for victory for the Russian Federation. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has become a propaganda institution of the Kremlin.
Propaganda materials about the war have been officially included in the unified Russian language textbooks for grades 10-11 and college students. The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that this is another proof of the transformation of Russian education into a conveyor belt for the ideological indoctrination of youth.
On Saturday, a strike was recorded on one of three oil refineries in Ufa.
President Zelenskyy introduced Serhiy Koretskyi, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Yevhenii Khmara to the NSDC. Yuliia Svyrydenko, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Mykhailo Fedorov were removed from the composition.
Fakes about quarrels between generals and an alleged audit in military units are being massively spread on social media. The goal of the attack is to discredit the command and provoke a split in the Defense Forces.
Rosgvardia has for the first time added provisions to civil defense rules regarding protection against threats during mobilization and martial law. This indicates preparation for suppressing mass protests after the announcement of mobilization.
Russian authorities are slashing hospital funding in the regions, redirecting resources to the war. This accelerates the reduction of beds and departments, worsening access to healthcare.
Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.
An oil refinery was attacked in Tyumen. The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council confirmed the strikes.
President Zelenskyy reported changes in the NSDC: Rustem Umerov will focus on communication with partners and the Drone Deals and "Freya" programs. Ihor Klymenko will likely take his place, strengthening internal activities and the fight against cyber threats.