The government has approved a food security strategy with three key objectives. It is aimed at developing agricultural production, ensuring food availability and strengthening the security component.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the start of the school year in schools on September 2, 2024. According to the resolution, the school year will last until June 30, 2025.
The Verkhovna Rada has announced a 30-minute break due to MPs' demands to put to a vote a bill to ban the UOC-MP. MPs with placards block the rostrum, demanding consideration of the bill.
The Deputy Minister of Energy refuted the myth about Ukraine's electricity exports. Due to the destruction of 9 GW of generating capacities, the country imports electricity to cover domestic needs.
Forecaster Natalia Didenko predicts the heat will return to Ukraine on July 28-29. In the south and southeast, it is expected to reach +37 degrees, in other regions - up to +34. The weather will be comfortable until Thursday.
Ukraine fulfilled the conditions for receiving a tranche from the EU in September. The government is also attracting a grant from the US for salaries and social programs through the World Bank.
Pleso has found that the water on 15 Kyiv beaches does not meet sanitary and hygienic requirements. Swimming is prohibited due to high levels of bacteriological contamination that can cause intestinal infections.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to extend the general mobilization for 90 days from August 12. 338 MPs voted in favor of this decision.
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The Verkhovna Rada has approved a presidential decree extending martial law in Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposed to extend martial law and general mobilization for 90 days from August 12.
FC Dynamo Kyiv has canceled all bilateral events with Serbian Partizan due to their participation in competitions in Russia. The club condemns the support of Russian sports, but is ready to compete with any opponent on the field.
Boeing and Antonov sign a memorandum of understanding on potential cooperation in the production of drones in Ukraine. The agreement provides for training, logistics support, and repair of tactical UAVs for the Armed Forces, including ScanEagle.
Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Deputy Minister of Energy reported on increasing problems with electricity transmission in Ukraine due to network restrictions. The Ministry of Energy and Ukrenergo are working to eliminate these restrictions to utilize all available generating capacities.
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada unanimously supported the extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy introduced bills to extend these measures for 90 days from August 12.
Ukreximbank signed an agreement to provide state support to industrial parks. The program provides for infrastructure financing and compensation for grid connection costs, with a budget of UAH 1 billion for 2024.
Turkey will assist Ukraine in restoring the energy sector and developing distributed generation. The parties discussed cooperation in the supply of equipment and the involvement of Turkish specialists in the restoration of energy infrastructure.
NNEGC Energoatom has signed a loan agreement with a consortium of banks for £181 million to purchase nuclear fuel from Urenco. The 5-year loan is guaranteed by the UK government through the UKEF.
The Kyiv RMA told about new government programs to support energy independence. Individuals, condominiums, small and large businesses can receive preferential loans for the installation of alternative energy sources.
NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.
Russian troops attacked an energy facility in northern Ukraine. Due to the lack of capacity, power outage schedules are applied, and 507 settlements are left without electricity.
A house for Ukrainian refugees has been opened in Riga, where they can live for the first 120 days of their stay in Latvia. The building is designed for 125 people and has an equipped kitchen and washing machines.
Occupants fired 83 times at Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and localities in Luhansk region, Russians hit Nevske and Makiivka with Grad systems.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced that a new batch of military aid, including more than 500 drones, has been sent to Ukraine. This is part of a planned delivery of 2,500 drones worth 4 million euros.
The President submitted to the Rada draft laws extending martial law and general mobilization from August 12 for 90 days. Parliament is expected to approve them in the near future.
An FSB agent who was tracking the locations of the Defense Forces and preparing sabotage at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities was detained in Odesa region. The suspect faces life in prison for high treason, sabotage and illegal possession of ammunition.
Ukraine's agricultural exports increased by 5% to $12. 45 billion in the first half of 2024. The EU remains the main importer, and exports to Africa increased 1.7 times.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva emphasized the importance of using the next 5 years effectively in negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. Bilateral screening, which is a more technical stage of the process, has begun.
An assistant professor of management at the University of Artificial Intelligence opposes renaming Brovary to Brovari. He believes that funds for changing the documentation would be better spent on helping the Armed Forces.
The number of tax officers should be reduced by 80%, which would save billions for the army, says the co-founder of the UUE.
