Russian propaganda
One of the largest film universities in Russia promises applicants enrollment on a budget without exams after signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The CPD states that universities are turning into recruitment centers to replenish the army.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
The Russian Federation is increasingly using new "Banderol" cruise missiles to attack Odesa ports due to their low cost. About 80% of strikes on Odesa ports this year were carried out by these missiles.
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Ţoiu announced plans to import electricity from Ukraine due to record drought. Bucharest declared a state of emergency on the energy market and shut down one nuclear reactor.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
The Czech government condemned the incident of the fall of a Russian Kh-101 missile on the territory of Poland. The opposition demands summoning the Russian ambassador to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and increasing defense spending.
The SBU detained a 69-year-old Kharkiv resident recruited by Russian special services to eliminate Ihor Obolensky. The hitman received the weapon through a courier, whose identity is being established.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that there is a large-scale Russian propaganda campaign in Europe using photos from Ceuta. He called on European countries to completely block all Russian propaganda resources.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz criticized the opposition for accusations over the incident with a Russian missile. He stated that for the opposition, Ukraine has become the enemy, not Russia.
From August 1, 2026, the 423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" is scaling up to the level of a separate regiment. The commander of the unit remains Lieutenant Colonel Vitalii Hersak.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the video, in which unidentified individuals in military uniform threaten Iran, a staged production. He stated that this is an attempt to escalate tensions and an information manipulation.
Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.
Prosecutors have sent to court the case against the heads of organizations that prepared Ukrainian children in Crimea for service in the Russian army. They received almost 4.5 million rubles in grants for this activity.
After the fall of a Russian Kh-101 missile in Poland, two disinformation campaigns have been recorded: against Ukraine and the Polish government. Experts warn of the risk of increased social polarization.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, has published a book in which he claims that the earthly purpose of Russians is "to be warriors of the Lord. " The CPD stated that this is a psychological manipulation of society to justify aggression against Ukraine.
GUR reports on a systematic campaign by the Russian Federation to destroy Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. The party "United Russia" and the Russian Orthodox Church are involved in Russification.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has provided Iran with drones and satellite images showing the locations of American bases. He also emphasized that the Russian Federation is interested in prolonging the war in the Middle East.
Russia has again started using North Korean missiles, indicating a new stockpile of weapons. The missile that killed five people in Radushne was likely North Korean.
Russia launched 255 drones, of which 195 were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, there are still enemy UAVs in the air.
President Zelenskyy reported that preliminary data indicates Russia's use of a North Korean ballistic missile. He called on partners to provide air defense missiles to stop the war.
Law enforcement officers detained three Russian agents involved in the explosions in Odesa. One terrorist attack was carried out by students, the other by a repeat offender who planted a bomb under a taxi driver's car.
NATO Secretary General Rutte condemned the violation of Polish airspace by a Russian missile. The Alliance activated air defense and ground defense assets, and the incident is under investigation.
From August 1, changes to tariffs on freight railway transportation come into force in Ukraine, providing for a 30% indexation. This is the first revision of tariffs since 2022, which occurs due to rising electricity costs and inflation.
The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.
Poland's Prime Minister stated there is no reason to believe that the missile that fell in Tarnawa-Kolonia was targeting Poland. He announced the involvement of Ukrainian experts in the investigation and consideration of increasing aid to Ukraine.
European leaders condemned the Russian attack that violated Poland's airspace. They stated it poses a threat to Europe's security and promised to increase support for Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed the border of Poland, violating NATO airspace. As a result of the massive attack, at least 8 people were killed, dozens injured.
Bosnia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmedin Konaković stated that he does not support Ukraine's accelerated EU accession because it does not control its entire territory. He emphasized that the EU should apply the same approaches to all candidates.
Former MP Viktor Medvedchuk has been notified of suspicion of encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. According to the investigation, he conducted an anti-Ukrainian campaign and called for the liquidation of the state.
The French Ministry of the Interior has made a decision to deport Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The authorities believe that her activities threaten the interests of the state and public order.