Ukraine

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of protecting energy facilities and meeting deadlines. He also noted that there are opportunities in the regions to create new generation and receive support from partners.

The Council for Support of Entrepreneurship will discuss the government's draft law on tax increases. The government proposes to increase the military tax to 5%, and for some transactions to 30%.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders are trying to attract cadets to serve in the police because of the shortage of local personnel. However, the branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Institute is half-empty, despite free training without exams.

The visit of Ukraine's Foreign Minister to China brought a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Xi Jinping closer. Ukraine invited China to participate in interim meetings on the peace formula, and Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully attacked the Logistics Center #43 oil depot in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The strike caused a fire at the facility, details of the consequences are being clarified.

The Ministry of Culture has approved a new standard of primary music education for music lyceums. The standard is aimed at a deeper study of Ukrainian musical heritage and a change in approaches to the formation of musical competencies.

Ukrenergo reports that no power outages are expected on July 31. The company calls for the use of powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00 to optimize the load on the power system.

The former head of the Poltava RSA and his advisor are accused of receiving a €176,000 bribe and a Mercedes Brabus. The case has been referred to court under the article on obtaining undue advantage.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working on a visit to Ukraine. According to Indian media, the visit may take place on August 23, but there is no official confirmation yet.

Border guards detained three Sri Lankan citizens who were trying to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Slovakia. The foreigners were hiding in sunflowers and corn, and were detected using video surveillance and a drone.

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry denied information about plans to extradite men of military age to Ukraine. The Ministry called such reports part of a disinformation campaign against Moldova.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Russia must negotiate in good faith. This is influenced by two factors: pressure on the battlefield and in the international arena. Ukraine is ready to engage Russia in the second Peace Summit.

On July 31 at 18:00, the deadline for applications for bachelor's and some master's programs is over. Due to the heavy load, the website Vstup-2024 may work slower, the Ministry of Education and Science advises using the direct link.

The US agreed to equip Ukraine's F-16s with modern weapons, including HARM and AMRAAM missiles. Pilot training and aircraft maintenance remain challenges to the effective use of the fighters.

In 11 months, cargo turnover through the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 60 million tons, of which 40. 6 million tons were exported food. Ukraine remains the guarantor of global food security, and export revenues are the basis of financial stability.

Ukraine has invited China to participate in interim meetings on the points of the Ukrainian peace formula. The Chinese side took this proposal seriously, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said.

The head of the Kyiv RMA reported on the construction of fortifications and anti-tank ditches in the region. Anti-corruption measures have been implemented and experts have been engaged to control quality and costs.

The President of Ukraine announced the almost complete completion of the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn Oblast. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these defense lines and the strong defense on the Ukrainian side.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó holds phone consultations with his counterparts from Russia and Slovakia over Ukraine's decision to stop the transit of Lukoil's oil. Hungary considers Ukraine's actions a violation of the Association Agreement with the EU.

The Ukrainian team lost to China with a score of 41:45 in the quarterfinals of the fencing tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Now the Ukrainian national team will compete for 5-8 places in the Olympic tournament.

The NACP presented a new series of the project 'Fighting Corruption is Easy' about enrolling children in kindergarten. Thanks to digitalization, the process has become simpler and more transparent, with just a simple registration in the electronic queue.

The President thanked the manufacturers for supporting the economy and discussed energy and security issues. Volyn entrepreneurs will receive UAH 1.6 billion in support under the 'Made in Ukraine' platform.

MP Heorhiy Mazurashu believes that changing the name of Brovary to Brovari is not a priority during the war. He emphasizes that the opinion of the city's residents should play a decisive role in this matter.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a textile company in Volyn, which is one of the five largest taxpayers to the local budget. He thanked the employees for their contribution to strengthening Ukraine's economy.

Yulia Sosiedka was recognized as a victim in the criminal proceedings against the Director of the NBU Legal Department. The case concerns the recommendation to withdraw Concorde's claims against the NBU in the amount of UAH 63.5 million.

NABU plans to purchase 10 special vehicles for UAH 14. 2 million with two-zone climate control and Apple Card. The purchase comes amid criticism of the anti-corruption agency's efficiency and costs.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed two contracts with Ukrainian producers worth about UAH 5 billion. President Zelenskyy and Minister Umerov visited defense companies during a working trip.

The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure spoke about simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a critical enterprise for carriers. The criteria have been amended and the list of companies that can apply for employee reservation has been expanded.

The President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of border security with Russia and Belarus. In Volyn, fortifications have been built, anti-tank ditches and barrier fences have been installed to protect against possible invasion.

Since the beginning of 2024, 119 Ukrainian citizens have been recognized as victims of human trafficking. Among them are 44 women, 65 men, and 10 children who suffered from various types of exploitation.