Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They discussed the consequences of Russia's brutal attack on Kyiv, increased drone production, financial needs, sanctions, and coordination with Donald Trump.
President Zelenskyy calls on Russia for a meeting at the leaders' level to end the war. Ukraine is ready for negotiations at any moment, if it is not an attempt to buy time.
Five months after the ban on marketing agreements between pharmacies and manufacturers, medicines have not become cheaper, except for the “TOP-100”. Manufacturers save money, but prices for patients remain high, and small manufacturers lose competitiveness.
President Zelenskyy stated that in July, Russia used over 3,800 "Shaheds", almost 260 missiles, and over 5,100 KABs against Ukraine. He emphasized the need for additional pressure and sanctions against Moscow.
The battle for Chasiv Yar has been going on for over two years, the front line is stable, there are no breakthroughs. Russian forces have suffered huge losses but have not achieved success, so they resort to information dumps and prepare massive assaults.
Over the past day, July 31, the Defense Forces neutralized 940 Russian invaders. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.08.25 increased by 940 people.
124 combat engagements have been recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Russian army launched 36 air strikes, using 66 guided bombs and 1449 kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy announced the approval of some draft laws for August, including the law on the military ombudsman.
President Zelenskyy reported the highest intensity of fighting near Pokrovsk and Dobropillia. He also refuted Russian claims about the capture of Chasiv Yar, calling them disinformation.
The law on restoring the powers of NABU and SAP was published on July 31 and will come into force on August 1. It reinstates old norms and establishes mandatory polygraph testing for employees.
The President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission welcomed the signing by the President of Ukraine of the law on NABU and SAPO, calling it a positive step. They emphasized the importance of continuing reforms in the rule of law and anti-corruption spheres for Ukraine's European path.
President Zelenskyy has approved 15 additional days of leave for Ukrainian military personnel. The decision is expected to come into effect in August.
President Zelenskyy signed a bill to increase defense expenditures by 412 billion hryvnias. The funds will go to payments for military personnel, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the bill regarding NABU and SAPO. The document was previously submitted by him and voted on by the parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will inform partners about the restoration of NABU and SAP powers by presidential bill. This decision strengthens anti-corruption bodies and the law enforcement system.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held his first conversation with newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties agreed on an exchange of visits to discuss all issues of bilateral cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that confiscated Russian assets should be used for the needs of peace. He emphasized the necessity of blocking Russia's war machine and its arms industry.
Ukraine will face a significant increase in its funding deficit next year due to intense Russian attacks and failure to meet foreign creditors' reform demands. The country needs between $39 billion and $58 billion in external financing for next year alone.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis and in general the presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP. This step restores the powers of anti-corruption bodies after previous changes.
People's Deputy Dmytro Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from the "Servant of the People" faction due to the vote on NABU and SAP. He noted that they were forced to vote under threat.
President Zelenskyy reported that the night attack by the Russian Federation was calculated to overload air defense, and Kyiv became the main target. As a result of the strike, a child died, 80 people received assistance, 64 were injured, including 9 children.
Protesters gathered in Kyiv near the Verkhovna Rada in Mariinsky Park. On this day, the parliament will consider bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAPO.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using over 300 drones and 8 missiles. Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected, with casualties and injuries.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and 48 were injured. The entrance of a residential building was destroyed, and rescue operations are underway.
Today, July 31, the Verkhovna Rada will convene for a session, where the first item on the agenda will be bill No. 13533 concerning NABU and SAPO. The Committee on Legal Policy recommended adopting it as a basis and in its entirety.
President Zelenskyy heard the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, on Ukrainian operations. There were also reports from the head of the SBU, Malyuk, and the Commander-in-Chief, Syrskyi.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the basic principles of agreements with the USA regarding weapons, which will strengthen both countries. He emphasized that sanctions and pressure on Russia are important to force it to peace.
On July 30, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision on the mechanism for paying assistance to family members of fallen Ukrainian volunteer servicemen. The total amount of the payment is 15 million hryvnias, which is paid in stages: 1/5 immediately and 4/5 in equal parts over 40 months.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi appealed to David Arakhamia with a request to facilitate the submission of the bill on the decriminalization of pornography for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The head of the subcommittee, Vladlen Neklyudov, supported this appeal, emphasizing the importance of the bill for the realization of constitutional human rights.
The Committee on Legal Policy recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAPO. The Prosecutor General's Office fully supports this bill.
