Ukraine

The government has expanded the list of activities eligible for residency in Diia. City to include the production of bionic prostheses. This will allow companies to receive tax benefits and tools to attract investment.

The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted restrictions on the import of energy equipment and is stepping up the program to install alternative energy in government agencies. The government is also working to decentralize the power system and increase generation in Chernihiv region.

The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the comprehensive reconstruction of several settlements. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure, housing and social facilities.

Russia sends military equipment to the Kursk region to counter the alleged Ukrainian troops. Grad multiple rocket launchers, artillery, tanks and other equipment are being deployed.

Gas futures in Europe are approaching their highest levels since December on concerns about supplies from Russia. Prices have risen 45% since the start of the stockpiling season due to numerous outages.

The village of Melnyky hosted the largest peony planting during the Kruty Zamys festival. The initiative is aimed at developing tourism and supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine by uniting the community and business.

The Government has approved the appointment of Roman Bodnar and Pavlo Hrabskyi as heads of regional state administrations in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions. It also appointed Yuriy Sheik as First Deputy Minister of Energy and Denys Denyshchenko as Deputy Head of Luhansk RSA.

Host Yulia Zoriy shared stories about her Maine Coon cats Haymars and Solomon. She spoke about their personalities and their special relationship to her husband, Oleksii Reznikov.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to Chernihiv region for the construction of fortifications and UAH 153 million for shelters in schools. A total of UAH 2.6 billion has been allocated this year to eliminate the consequences of the war in the region.

The United States emphasized Russia's destabilizing role in Africa after Niger severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The US State Department said that the presence of Russia and Wagner in the region is sowing chaos and instability.

Brovapharma in Brovary has adapted to the war and resumed uninterrupted production of veterinary drugs. The company has maintained its export capacity and continues to pay taxes to the local budget.

The Pentagon stated that it sees no escalation due to Ukraine's actions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The US will continue to support Ukraine with the necessary systems for success on the battlefield.

The NABU intends to question more than a thousand ATO soldiers in the case of ex-Minister Solsky, despite their participation in the fighting. Expert examinations and court rulings cast doubt on the validity of NABU's suspicions of illegal land acquisition.

Russian terrorists attacked a supermarket and post office in Konstantinovka, Donetsk region. Zelenskiy reports 4 dead and at least 24 wounded, rescue operation underway.

Ukraine's harvest is nearing completion. We have already harvested 27.3 million tons of grains and 3.3 million tons of oilseeds, including 20.9 million tons of wheat, 5.2 million tons of barley and 3.3 million tons of rapeseed.

Rescuers have extinguished a large fire in Odesa region that affected a cemetery and a non-residential building. Over the past day, 186 fires broke out in ecosystems across Ukraine, covering an area of almost 140 hectares, most of them in Dnipropetrovs'k region.

russian propaganda is spreading false information about Zelenskyy's alleged purchase of the Stinga winery in Italy for €75 million. This is part of a disinformation campaign to discredit Ukraine and its leadership.

Ukraine's GTS operator reported that gas transit to European customers continues as usual, despite the events near the souj. Nominations have been confirmed, and the physical flow of gas is maintained.

The Ministry of Defense has approved a new regulation on the Interfaith Council on Military Chaplaincy. The Council will ensure cooperation between religious organizations and resolve disputes in the field of chaplaincy.

Ukrainian officials have asked the United States to authorize the use of ATACMS missiles to strike Russian airfields. According to a Zelenskyy adviser, this would give Kyiv leverage in negotiations with Russia.

Elder of Erzya people announced loss of 200 thousand representatives over the last 10 years due to Russian policy. Critical situation with studying Erzya language in schools, only 45 minutes per week are allocated.

Bread producers in Ukraine are warning of possible disruptions and a 15-20% rise in product prices. The reasons: a 50% rise in flour prices, higher prices for other ingredients and electricity.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 485 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 5,592 consumers.

A resident of the Russian GRU, who coordinated arson attacks on military vehicles, was detained in Kyiv. The SBU exposed her with the help of its own double agent, who had previously been recruited for arson attacks.

The Army+ mobile application for military personnel was launched on August 9. In less than a day, it received 20,000 successful downloads, which is a record for such systems in the Ukrainian military.

In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.

Since September, Ukrainian children in Poland have been required to attend school. For non-compliance, parents will be fined 100 zlotys, and from 2025 they may be deprived of 800+ payments.

The Ukrainian side is ready to reopen the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint on the border with Russia. Over 35,000 people have returned to Ukraine since the humanitarian corridor opened.

Ukraine will fulfill the IMF's requirements to receive financial assistance, says economist Andriy Novak. Among the requirements are changes to the legislation on an open competition for the position of the DGF director by spring 2025.

The case against Zyma, the National Bank's chief lawyer, may become a flagship in the fight against corruption or a major obstacle to investment.