The expert believes that the NBU may lift the ban on the conversion of foreign currency loans for business. This will improve relations between banks and customers and increase confidence in the banking sector.
The Pew Research Center has conducted a poll on Americans' attitudes towards US policy on Ukraine. It revealed differences between Republicans and Democrats on the issues of supporting Ukraine and assessing the threat from the war.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern over Russia's advance in Ukraine. The United States will continue to provide security assistance to Ukraine, noting the determination of Ukrainians and their ability to strengthen their positions.
Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk showed a video of a Shahed being shot down in the east on the morning of July 31.
The Ministry of Energy reported that there will be no scheduled power outages today. Due to technical problems, there were temporary power outages in several regions, but the power supply has been restored.
The Russians called sending children from the occupied Bilovodsk to a military camp “patronage”. In Alchevsk, spontaneous landfills are forming due to the failure to remove garbage, and the occupation authorities are not responding.
The U. S. Deputy Secretary of State said he expects India to cooperate more actively with Ukraine. Indian media reports that Prime Minister Modi may visit Ukraine in August, which would be his first visit since the Russian invasion.
On the night of July 30-31, russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine in a year. The aerial alert lasted over 9 hours.
Ukrainian defense forces attacked a Russian weapons and military equipment storage facility near Kursk at night. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported enemy air defense and explosions at targeting points.
On the night of July 31, air defense forces shot down all 89 enemy attacking UAVs over Ukraine. An X-59 guided missile fired at Mykolaiv region was also destroyed.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 0291 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 2 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 44.41 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 40.92-40.95 UAH on the interbank market.
In Belarus, a fighter jet was being raised at night at the Baranovichi airfield, the flight is probably related to the interception of a Russian Shahed drone, when Russian troops launched another drone attack on Ukraine.
On July 31, Ukrainians will compete in shooting, diving, rowing, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and boxing. The day before, the national team achieved success in tennis and boxing but concluded its participation in football.
There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and stopped 12 attempts to break through near Chasovyi Yar. In Kharkiv region, fighting took place in the areas of Tykhy and Vovchansk.
On July 31, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the northeast and east. The temperature at night will be 8-19°, during the day 22-30°, northwest wind 7-12 m/s.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 578,120 personnel and 8,390 tanks.
Air defense forces destroyed more than 30 Russian drones in Kyiv's airspace and on the outskirts. It was the largest drone attack on the capital in 2024, and the air alert lasted more than 7 hours.
Hungary's Foreign Minister accused the EU of cutting off Russian oil supplies through Ukraine. Hungary is demanding the resumption of transit, which accounts for a third of its oil imports.
In Novoshakhtynsk, a military KamAZ truck with the letter V collided with a civilian car. A 6-year-old boy and his mother were killed, and three other victims were seriously injured.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced that he had begun receiving information about prisoners from the Russian Federation. He emphasized the need to put pressure on Russia and the ICRC to ensure proper treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
In mid-July, a Finnish citizen who was helping the Ukrainian Armed Forces was killed north of occupied Donetsk. This is the fourth volunteer from Finland to be killed in Ukraine.
Lithuania plans to appeal Hungary's decision to simplify entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens in the EU. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister believes that this poses a threat to the security of the Schengen area.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a conversation with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Brown. They discussed the situation at the front, the strengthening of air defense, and US military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine's Olympic team lost to Argentina 0:2 in the decisive match of the group stage of the football tournament. The team scored 3 points, took third place in Group B, and ended its participation in the Olympic Games.
President Zelenskiy said Ukraine is increasing the number of Patriot and other air defense systems through cooperation with partners. New systems are expected in August, September, and October.
Elina Svitolina lost to Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the 1/8 finals of the 2024 Olympics. Marta Kostiuk defeated Maria Sakkari and reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister suggested that the EU could have asked Ukraine to stop the transit of Lukoil's oil. He accused the European Commission of inaction in protecting the interests of Hungary and Slovakia.
The GUR confirmed the damage to two Tu-22M3 strategic bombers at the Olenya military airfield in the Murmansk region of Russia. The attack took place on July 25, and the aircraft may take several months to recover.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is preparing a list of unfair foreign suppliers for defense procurement. This will increase transparency and accountability in the process of meeting the needs of the Armed Forces.
President Zelenskyy has prioritized normal education for children, where possible through shelters. The government should accelerate assistance in building shelters before the new school year.
