Mobilization
Putin signed decrees No. 605–607, which were not published. Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow may have concerned mobilization, a provocation against NATO or an exchange.
Draft Law No. 15553 proposes not considering incomplete studies without a diploma as obtaining education for a second time. This could simplify the processing of deferments.
The Verkhovna Rada committee denied that the mobilization of women is being prepared. Women's participation in the Defense Forces remains entirely voluntary.
The SBU officer is suspected of organizing fictitious employment to obtain a mobilization exemption. The total amount of bribes reached nearly UAH 1 million.
Shabunin’s colleague Kalenyuk is frequently quoted by Putin’s entourage. She was criticized in Ukraine: "she has become a Russian propagandist".
The military showed the stele, which is dangerous for civilians to travel to due to shelling and drone attacks. The Russians systematically strike civilians.
On Independence Day, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not agree to relinquish Donbas.
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.
Kseniia Bazylenko predicts transformation, political decisions and possible negotiations for Ukraine. She also expects economic and social challenges.
On August 24, 2026, Ukraine will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its independence. The country has journeyed from a post-Soviet state to a symbol of the struggle for freedom.
The Russian military is practicing mobilization procedures across the country. The WSJ believes that the decision could be postponed until the State Duma elections.
Zelenskyy said that after the September elections, Russia may recruit 300,000 military personnel in 2026. The decision on mobilization has not been confirmed.
Russia may try to advance into the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions to create a buffer zone. At present, there is no strike force near the border.
The man who was taken to the Sykhiv Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center is alive and is in hospital after his health deteriorated. The center denied rumors about his death.
The 25-year-old Lviv resident stabbed the TCC serviceman three times and threatened a police officer. The serviceman died, and the attacker was notified of suspicion.
At training grounds in the Rostov and Moscow regions, they are checking readiness to accommodate a large number of people. ATESH links this to a new mobilization.
The court confiscated Liudmyla Marchenko’s assets worth more than UAH 8. 2 million. They include five apartments, property rights, and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
The new wave of North Korean troops in Russia includes 400 drone operators capable of conducting reconnaissance and attacking targets in Ukraine. Pyongyang may be asked to send up to 50,000 more troops.
The Belarusian regime is recruiting citizens into the Russian army and preparing schoolchildren for war. Nearly 2.9 thousand Belarusians have passed through the Russian military.
The Russian authorities are considering canceling or changing Putin’s annual address to the Federal Assembly. The CCD sees this as a crisis of the regime.
CPC Head Andrii Kovalenko said that people are being detained in Russia and forced to sign contracts. Russians are leaving en masse for neighboring countries.
Police detained a 36-year-old man in Kyiv who tried to flee during a document check. He was taken to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, and a report was drawn up.
Vasily Nebenzya said that no new mass mobilization is planned in Russia. Earlier, Ukraine reported a possible conscription of hundreds of thousands of people.
Zelenskyy said that the war has become more expensive, while Ukraine lacks the resources for defense and active operations. Over the next four months, it must not give in to Russia.
The court in Plzeň upheld the denial of international protection to a Ukrainian. The war, fear of mobilization, and refusal to serve were not recognized as grounds for granting asylum.
After the death of two children’s mother, their father was mobilized, and his report requesting discharge was not considered for almost two months. After the Ombudsman’s intervention, the man returned home.
After appointing Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister, Zelenskyy expects more active deep strikes. Decisions are also needed regarding mobilization, contracts, and rotations.
After testing more than 30 samples, the Ministry of Defense selected four models of medical pouches. They will be tested in combat before procurement through ProZorro.
MP Honcharenko found that Mykhailo Fedorov had a deferment from service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Russian assault soldier in captivity is suspected of shooting a Ukrainian Armed Forces commander in the Pokrovsk direction. The investigation is identifying the other perpetrator.