Ukraine

The IAEA is monitoring the situation at the Kursk NPP due to reports of military activity in the region. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called on the parties to exercise restraint and reminded them of the principles of nuclear safety.

The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.

Former deputy head of the Prosecutor General's Office Andriy Smirnov said that NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors had purchased luxury assets at low prices by registering them in their relatives' names. He also criticized the NABU report and called the heads of the anti-corruption agencies 'random'.

The United States provides Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $125 million. It includes air defense and HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and other defense equipment.

Ukrainian wrestler Iryna Kolyadenko has made it to the finals of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in the 62 kg weight category. She has guaranteed Ukraine its 12th medal at these competitions.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba concludes his tour of Malawi, Zambia and Mauritius. The visit included talks to increase support for Ukraine, signing of agreements and agreement on 5 intergovernmental agreements.

In July 2024, consumer prices in Ukraine remained unchanged compared to June, but increased by 4. 3% since the beginning of the year. Core inflation was 0.7% in July and 4.1% since the beginning of the year.

At a cemetery in Vinnytsia region, a man damaged more than 70 graves, including military ones. The suspect was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison for desecrating graves.

The President of Ukraine announced the successful replenishment of the exchange fund with prisoners over the past three days. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of releasing all Ukrainians from Russian captivity.

Amid reports of hostilities in the Kursk region, the number of personnel at the construction site of the Kursk NPP-2 has been reduced. Rosatom says that work continues as scheduled and all systems are operating normally.

The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleg Ivashchenko, reported on Russia's latest terrorist plans at a meeting of the Stavka. President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for possible threats.

Moldova has introduced an early warning regime in the gas sector due to the risk of gas supply interruptions. Ukraine warned of risks and possible interruptions.

The meeting approved a plan to strengthen the air defense system to protect people, infrastructure, and military facilities. They also discussed comprehensive protection of schools and security aspects of preparations for the school year.

The President of Ukraine listened to reports on the situation at the front and the strengthening of air defense. They also discussed the protection of schools, Russia's terrorist plans and special operations of the Security Service of Ukraine.

The harvest of soft wheat in France this year will amount to 26. 3 million tons, which is 24.9% less than in 2023. The harvest of barley, durum wheat and oats is also expected to be lost, but corn production will increase by 9%.

The NABU director announced preparations for an independent audit of the bureau. International partners submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers a list of candidates for the commission that will review the activities of anti-corruption officials.

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence of Ukraine is working on new munitions that will soon be deployed in combat. Magura V5 maritime drones have already proven effective in reducing the activity of the Russian fleet.

The Freedom of Russia Legion has appealed to residents of the kursk region with a request to provide information about russian military equipment. The russian defense ministry is moving reserves to the region, accusing Kiev of breaching the border.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal inspected the restoration of a children's hospital in Chernihiv region damaged by Russian shelling. The repair work includes the construction of shelters and the provision of an autonomous power supply.

The Minister of Energy said that the main work on the construction of KhNPP Units 3 and 4 is still ahead. The project involves the installation of equipment based on the American Westinghouse AP1000 technology.

The deputy commander of the Estonian Military Intelligence Center said that Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region would force Russia to redeploy troops from other areas. The attack came as a surprise to Russian forces.

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Over the last day, 59 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repelling most attacks.

Russian security services detain a local resident for publishing a video of the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes in Kursk region. The FSB is considering opening a criminal case under the article 'espionage' with a sentence of up to life imprisonment.

The SBU detained a local resident who was passing data on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Pokrovsk district to Russian intelligence. The court found him guilty of collaboration and sentenced him to 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The Kyiv Digital app has new services and an updated interface. A section with useful links to city websites has been added, navigation has been simplified, and the design has been improved.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the air base in lipetsk, where new russian Su-57 fighters were based and pilots were trained. The airfield also housed warehouses with more than 700 guided bombs.

The head of the Association of Energy Auditors of Ukraine advises residents of apartment buildings to participate in programs for the purchase of alternative energy sources. This will help to meet the needs for heat and water supply during possible outages.

The Cabinet of Ministers has added the parks Mari Zhyzhany and Dobrosyn Invest Park to the Register of Industrial Parks. This will create about 1,250 new jobs in Zhytomyr and Lviv regions and attract investments worth almost UAH 3.6 billion.

To mark the anniversary of Independence, the NBU issued modified banknotes with the slogan 'Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes.

The German company Rheinmetall has received an order for 8 field surgical complexes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries are funded by the German government and will last from 2024 to 2026.