Ukraine

Over the past 5 years, the number of inclusive classes in Ukrainian schools has doubled. A state standard of social support services for inclusive education is being introduced, which provides assistants for children with special needs.

According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

The PACE has adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also emphasizes Russia's current genocidal intentions in its aggression against Ukraine.

In Horlivka, the environmental situation is critical due to the chemical plant turned into a chemical dump by the occupiers. The concentration of poison in the groundwater is 150 thousand times higher, and cleanup efforts have been suspended.

In January-September 2024, the state budget of Ukraine received UAH 2. 17 trillion in revenues and expenditures amounted to UAH 2.97 trillion. Expenditures from the general fund exceeded revenues by UAH 800.5 billion.

The first recruitment center of the Ukrainian Legion has opened in Lublin, Poland, to recruit volunteers who are citizens of Ukraine. The center operates daily, conducts medical examinations and provides 35 days of training at a training ground.

Over the last day, 73 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors, where the enemy carried out 18 and 20 attacks respectively.

The external independent audit of the NABU has started. Experts will assess the effectiveness of detectives' work, which is important for Ukraine to receive international financial assistance and EU membership.

A 69-year-old Ukrainian tried to illegally export two 18th- and 19th-century violins using forged documents. Customs officers detected the violation at the Malyi Berezny post, and the instruments were seized for examination.

President Zelenskyy commented on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Vuhledar, emphasizing the priority of saving the lives of the military. He emphasized the need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to strengthen its defense.

Mark Rutte spoke about Ukraine's approach to NATO during a meeting with Zelenskyy. The Secretary General emphasized support for Ukraine and strengthening the Alliance's defense capabilities, looking forward to Ukraine's accession day.

The inspection revealed that the state-owned enterprises of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences did not have documents for the land they used. ATO veterans received these plots because they were in reserve and there were no grounds for refusal.

Ukrnafta completed workovers of six wells, which resulted in 5. 3 thousand tons of additional oil and 8.061 million cubic meters of gas. The company expects additional 23 thousand tons of oil and 30 million cubic meters of gas for the year.

The SAPO has submitted to court an indictment against MP Andriy Klochko for illegal enrichment of UAH 11 million. The investigation found that in 2020-2021, he acquired assets worth UAH 25 million with an official income of UAH 14 million.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's Victory Plan includes defining its place in the European and global security architecture. He discussed this issue with the NATO Secretary General and emphasized the importance of Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.

The Kremenchuk Volunteer Defense Headquarters has developed extractors for removing fragments used by surgeons. Over 2.5 years, the volunteers have delivered more than 2,000 of these devices to Ukrainian medical professionals.

The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of Mark Rutte's visit to Ukraine as the new NATO chief. The parties discussed Ukraine's membership in the Alliance, the Victory Plan, and air defense needs before the winter.

Delaying the investigation of the case against the head of the NBU's legal department may have negative consequences for the state.

Ukraine has launched uResidency, an international digital product for registering a business by foreigners without a physical presence. The program is available for 4 countries and offers a 5% tax and automatic reporting.

In January-July 2024, exports of Ukrainian goods reached 80. 8 million tons, up 37.8% year-on-year. The growth was driven by the recovery of maritime exports despite the war and logistical constraints.

Romania's Patriot missile defense system has successfully arrived in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy thanked Romania and emphasized the importance of joint efforts in the fight against Russian terror.

President Zelenskiy said the best way to support Ukraine is to provide weapons to shoot down enemy missiles. He called on allies to help defend Ukraine's skies in the same way they defend Israel.

According to the Ministry of Economy, the average salary for vacancies in Ukraine in August 2024 increased by 18. 9% compared to last year, reaching UAH 19674. The average salary for a resume also increased by 14% to UAH 20503.

The President of Ukraine said that without long-range weapons it is impossible to stop Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and the need to strengthen Ukraine.

Specialists from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise found that the hotel in Kramatorsk was attacked by a Russian Iskander-M missile. Reuters employee Ryan Evans was killed in the attack.

Kyiv RMA has handed over 30 Mavic 3T drones and 13 electronic warfare systems to the First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard “Bureviy”. The equipment was purchased with a subvention from the regional budget to strengthen defense capabilities in the eastern part of Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is focusing on getting an invitation to NATO, although it is difficult. The second priority in relations with the Alliance is obtaining weapons, especially air defense systems.

President Zelenskiy says Ukraine is working with its allies to shoot down Russian missiles over the country, but they are not yet ready.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions, Ukraine's grain harvest in August 2024 amounted to 28. 7 mln tonnes, down 1.6% year-on-year. The yield decreased to 42.2 c/ha, although the threshing area increased to 6.8 million hectares.

Luxembourg has joined the Drone Coalition initiative, established in February 2024. It is expected that the accumulated 50 million euros will be used to purchase another 20-30 thousand drones for Ukraine.