A Russian court has rejected a petition for the release of seriously ill Crimean political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziyev. Due to improper detention, he lost 40 kilograms and contracted pulmonary tuberculosis.
Russian propagandists are spreading false information about the appearance of "black transplantologists" in Sumy region. The AntAC refutes these fakes, which are part of a hostile campaign to discredit Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine planned to visit Israel, but the visit was postponed at the initiative of the Ukrainian side. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said that Israel would be happy to see Zelenskyy at any time.
China's Special Representative Li Hui suggested that Indonesia work together to resume dialogue on Ukraine. Indonesia praised China's role in facilitating a political settlement of the "crisis in Ukraine.
Oleksandr Ishchenko, a prisoner of war of the Azov Brigade, died in Russian captivity due to blunt force trauma to his chest. The deputy commander of the brigade called on the international community to pay attention to the violation of the Geneva Convention.
Mexico has invited Putin to the inauguration of newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum on October 1. Mexico has ratified the Rome Statute and should arrest Putin if he arrives, as the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for him.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU has provided €108 billion in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion. She assured that the EU will support Ukraine as long as it is needed.
Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov said that an international tribunal over Russia is unlikely without its strategic defeat. He emphasized that the process of establishing the tribunal could take a long time, just like the Nuremberg trials after World War II.
On the 16th anniversary of Russia's aggression against Georgia, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Ukraine calls on Russia to withdraw its troops and revoke the recognition of these regions as "independent states.
The 53-year-old construction worker passed information about the location of Ukrainian troops in Mykolaiv to the FSB. He was preparing coordinates for an attack with drones and missiles, for which he faces up to 12 years in prison.
On August 3, Ukraine attacked Crimea, allegedly sinking the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don. British intelligence believes that the attack will force Russia to reconsider plans to deploy significant naval forces on the peninsula.
Watermelon prices in Ukraine have fallen by 30% due to increased supply. The price is 3-8 UAH/kg, which is 60% lower than last year. Experts do not predict a significant improvement in the market.
The arrival of the F-16 in Ukraine could lead to the creation of new service companies, the expert believes.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, outlined his vision of victory in the war with Russia. He believes that returning to the 1991 borders is possible through a combination of military force, diplomacy, and other factors.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that the main offensive of the Russian army will soon end due to the loss of offensive potential. According to him, after the recession, there will be new attempts by the enemy to attack.
The President of Ukraine has signed bills extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. According to the documents, both measures will be extended from August 12, 2024.
The US and Australian ministers called on countries with influence over Russia, especially China, to help end the war in Ukraine. They condemned the Russian-North Korean partnership and warned of the consequences.
Given Ukraine's total dependence on external financing, it is dangerous to ignore the IMF's recommendations, the expert says.
RTX has signed a $478 million contract with NSPA to supply GEM-T missiles to Germany. This will restore Patriot stockpiles after the assistance to Ukraine, and Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway are also participating in the financing.
Law enforcement officers should assess the actions of Olena Duma in delaying the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht. Lawyer Serhiy Lysenko believes that it could be official negligence or deliberate actions in the interests of a pro-Russian politician.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized. Due to the hostilities and technical reasons, 495 settlements are without power, but no massive outages are expected.
US Republican vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance said that peace in Ukraine requires a negotiator who is respected by Putin. He also criticized Kamala Harris and her ability to negotiate with the Russian leader.
Ukraine may feel the effects of the collapse in Asian stock markets. This may manifest itself in a decline in export revenues.
Operators of FPV drones of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Forces stopped the occupiers' offensive in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Two Russian soldiers who tried to surrender were evacuated and taken prisoner.
A 32-year-old resident of Odesa set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa on the instructions of the FSB. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.
The President of Ukraine has signed a law decriminalizing petty thefts of up to UAH 3,028. The law strengthens administrative liability for such offenses and introduces new rules on repeated and systematic thefts.
MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that the tax service in Ukraine has not become a service and needs to be reformed. He pointed to the problems of corruption, blocking of tax invoices and lack of responsibility of the management.
Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Donetsk region, injuring 12 people. Forty-one civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, infrastructure and communications.
At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.
Russia is expanding its program of educating young people to hate Ukraine. Putin has instructed to involve "members of the World War II to work with children in all regions of Russia, including the occupied territories of Ukraine.