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December 27, 07:40 AM • 46553 viewsDecember 26, 05:00 PM • 143750 viewsViktor Orban has created a new far-right group in the European Parliament, strengthening his influence. This could undermine EU unity on key issues, especially support for Ukraine.
The expert believes that criminal cases against NBU officials have a negative impact on negotiations on financial assistance to Ukraine. This complicates the dialog with international partners and may lead to stricter requirements.
The war has changed the requirements for school construction in Ukraine. The new facilities are equipped with shelters, warning systems and enhanced fire safety, allowing students to return to full-time education.
On the night of August 7, air defense forces shot down two enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in Vinnytsia region. There is no information on casualties or damage.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 0381 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 16 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 44.79 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.01-41.03 on the interbank market.
Over the last day, 136 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 42 attacks. Defense forces struck 25 times at enemy positions, repelling numerous attacks in different directions.
On August 7, Ukrainian Olympians will compete in athletics, rowing, wrestling, diving, and boxing. Medals will be contested in the mixed race walking relay, women's wrestling, and boxing.
Originally from Luhansk, Kostiantyn and Oksana work every day to support the military at the front. Their charitable foundation "Anthill" provides defenders with nutritious food that is easy to prepare even in the most difficult conditions of the front line.
On August 7, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except for the western and eastern regions. The temperature will be 13-22° at night and 22-31° during the day. In the Kyiv region, there will be some rain, at night 13-18°, during the day 22-27°.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 586,370 personnel and 8,429 tanks.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will conduct a gender audit as part of the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Space. The project is being implemented with the support of UNFPA and NGO EdCamp Ukraine and includes surveys, interviews and document analysis.
Ukraine ranks 18th in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics with 7 awards: 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Ukrainian athletes competed in 4 sports, showing different results.
The military government of Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting 'terrorist groups'. This followed a similar move by Mali and the arrival of Russian military instructors in Niger.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 107 combat engagements over the day. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 31 engagements were recorded. The enemy also launched missile and air strikes on the territory of Ukraine.
Attackers are using audio dupes created by artificial intelligence to deceive citizens. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine advises to be cautious of suspicious messages and not to share personal information on social media.
On the 11th day of the 2024 Olympics, Ukrainians competed in rowing, climbing, wrestling, and athletics. The Ukrainian team has 7 medals and ranks 18th in the medal standings.
Alexey Smirnov reported on the tense situation in the border area of the Kursk region. Emergency services have been switched to an enhanced round-the-clock mode of operation, and the situation is under control.
In Pesochin, a man shot two acquaintances during a conflict, firing at least 14 bullets. The suspect is 57 years old and faces up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.
Russian propaganda, on orders from Moscow, is trying to shift the focus from the North to the fighting in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This is a traditional enemy information strategy aimed at diverting attention from the situation in the Kursk region.
The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kursk region after a short battle. However, the acting governor of the region reports ongoing fighting in the border areas.
The 24-year-old boyfriend of one of the singers killed in the missile attack raised UAH 280,000, allegedly to support their families. He spent the donations on gambling and is charged with 10 counts of fraud.
The Russian attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 12 people, one person was killed. President Zelenskyy said that rescue operations are ongoing, and there may be people under the rubble.
President Zelenskiy reports that in July, the Ukrainian military used more drones than the Russian occupiers. Ukraine plans to increase production of its own missiles and has contracted one million drones for this year.
The Finnish Foreign Ministry has updated travel advisories, urging citizens to leave Lebanon due to the tense security situation. Several countries also urged their citizens to leave the country, and airlines canceled flights to the region.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Zambia held talks in Lusaka. They discussed bilateral relations, cooperation in international organizations and signed a memorandum of political consultations.
Penny Pritzker resigns as US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery due to term limits. Her duties will be taken over by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who will continue to support Ukraine.
The Ministry of Finance is continuing its dialog with business on tax changes to fill the budget. Proposals for an advance payment of the corporate income tax and other measures to secure additional UAH 500 billion for defense are being discussed.
The President of Ukraine has signed a law regulating the work of courts in the absence of judges. The law establishes the procedure for appointing a temporary acting chief of staff of a court and will facilitate the effective functioning of the judicial system.
Over the last day, 85 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, while in the Toretsk sector occupants increased the number of assault operations to 13.
