President Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 57th brigade in the Vovchansk direction, discussed the situation, and presented awards. The soldiers report the participation of mercenaries from Asia and Africa.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers at a medical facility in Kharkiv. He presented state awards to the soldiers and combat medics for their service and defense of the country.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint for the head of the Mukachevo RAA in the form of detention with the possibility of bail exceeding UAH 30 million. He is a defendant in a corruption case during the procurement of drones and EW equipment.
Peskov stated that the preparatory work for the meeting between Putin and Zelensky has not yet been completed. Putin considers the meeting possible after all issues are resolved at the expert level.
President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 62 individuals and organizations involved in the theft of grain and minerals from occupied territories.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is counting on strong decisions from the US, Europe, and the world regarding secondary sanctions on Russian energy trade and Moscow's banking sector. He emphasized that every day of delay leads to the loss of Ukrainians.
On Air Force Day, three officers — Colonel Yevhen Bulatsyk, Lieutenant Colonel Artem Myronenko, and Major Denys Yudin — were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also presented the 'Golden Star' orders to the families of three fallen Heroes.
The analytical project DeepState recorded a decrease in the intensity of Russian assault actions from 186 to 155 per day. The enemy is now assaulting with smaller groups, using covert actions or demonstrative attacks.
Ukraine is increasing its own weapons production, including missiles, due to the changing US stance. Production has increased eightfold, and 3,000 cruise missiles and drones are planned for production in 2025.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the application of sanctions against 94 captains and five companies of Russia's "shadow fleet. " These individuals and organizations transported Russian oil circumventing the price cap.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded honorary distinctions and titles to four units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Two units received the award "For Courage and Bravery", and two — honorary titles.
Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko was appointed head of the Ukrainian Air Force by presidential decree. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of developing combat aviation and air defense, as well as integrating foreign equipment.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Umerov and Yermak the negotiation track, including the exchange of 1200 prisoners. The preparation of the energy sector for the heating season and the development of air defense were also discussed.
The US Senate has confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News TV presenter and supporter of Donald Trump, as the chief prosecutor in Washington. She has already been serving as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia since May.
The Estonian Ministry of Defense announced the possible deployment of a German-Dutch NATO corps in Pärnu. This is part of the Alliance's strategic plan for the Baltic region, which involves creating infrastructure for 100-200 people.
British Foreign Minister David Lammy admitted feeling guilty during the conflict between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Oval Office. He believes he did not sufficiently support the Ukrainian delegation before the meeting.
President Zelensky dismissed Andriy Yurchenko from the post of head of the Rubizhne City Military Administration. Order No. 99/2025-rp was published on the website of the President's Office.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of Mukachevo RAA at his request. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the dismissal of Haidai, who is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme involving the procurement of UAVs.
ISW analysts claim that the Kremlin is not interested in a compromise that does not mean Ukraine's capitulation. Lavrov's statements from August 1 are consistent with the positions of Putin and Lukashenka, confirming Moscow's unchanged demands.
Ukraine plans to resume the implementation of the EU reform program to receive the full amount of financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility program. Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev said that changes to the program are being prepared and should be approved by the European Commission by the end of September.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy is using a tactic of "total infiltration," but sabotage groups are being neutralized.
The Ukrainian government is simplifying the procedure for restoring apartment buildings and dormitories damaged by shelling. The decision allows work to begin before the completion of the expert examination and accelerates payments under the eRecovery program.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
NABU and SAP exposed a corruption scheme involving inflated prices for UAV and EW procurement. Among the suspects are a People's Deputy, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen; four have been detained.
The President reported the exposure of an MP, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen for bribery. This was the result of a report by NABU and SAPO.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the ratification of the agreement on a centennial partnership with Great Britain. This agreement provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the reallocation of UAH 9 billion for drones and anti-drone protection. This decision is aimed at strengthening unmanned systems and protecting logistical routes.
The President of Ukraine awarded journalist Viktoria Roshchyna the Order of Liberty. She died in Russian captivity due to torture.
In Kyiv, police discovered an entertainment event in the Holosiivskyi district on a Day of Mourning. Law enforcement conducted an urgent search, finding over 30 visitors and the administration, against whom administrative protocols were drawn up.
On August 1, 2025, 130 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 49 air strikes and used 1394 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks and exhausting the potential of the occupiers.
