Ukraine
The Romanian Ministry of Defense denied the information spread by Russian sources about the arson of a fuel depot by Ukrainian refugees. The ministry emphasized that there had been no fires at fuel depots in the country.
Ukraine received $3. 9 billion from the US and expects €4.2 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program. Prime Minister Shmyhal said that the funds will be used for non-military budget expenditures and social obligations.
The Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint on the border with Russia was closed on August 6. This corridor was used to return people from the occupied territories to the government-controlled areas.
Minister Kuleba met with President Hichilema of Zambia. The parties discussed the Peace Formula, bilateral partnership and assistance to Zambia under the Grain from Ukraine program.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased to USD 37. 2 bn in early August due to the NBU's foreign currency sales. However, after receiving a $3.9 billion grant from the US, the reserves exceeded $40 billion.
Ukrainian entrepreneurs face problems repaying foreign currency loans due to exchange rate fluctuations. Experts suggest allowing the conversion of foreign currency loans into hryvnia to ease the situation and stimulate business development.
The EU Council has approved the first disbursement of EUR 4. 2 billion to Ukraine under the new Ukraine Facility program. The funds are aimed at supporting macro-financial stability and the functioning of public administration in Ukraine.
UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.
Russian troops attacked Kherson with a drone, injuring two women aged 70 and 83. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.
The government has allowed foreign companies to obtain permits for construction activities in Ukraine without a license. This will allow Polish companies to equip checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border.
A Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including an 8-month-old child. Buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic, residential buildings and 25 cars were damaged.
The KCMA issued an order to temporarily suspend repair and dismantling works at the Bessarabian Market to preserve the historic monument. The public was granted access to the site to ensure transparency of the process.
A foreigner who set fire to a military off-road vehicle in Vinnytsia on the orders of the Russian Federal Security Service has been detained. The attacker, according to the SBU, planned to continue, but was detained by the SBU and the National Police.
World stock markets are recovering after yesterday's collapse. Indices are growing, but experts warn that stabilization may be temporary and depends on the US economy and the Fed's actions.
The Bulgarian government has extended its support program for Ukrainian refugees until the end of 2024. Of the 2.5 million Ukrainians who entered the country, about 55,000 remain there, including more than 6,000 who receive state aid.
The government has adopted a resolution not to apply blackout schedules to consumers who use at least 80% of their own electricity. This stimulates energy autonomy of businesses and increases the country's energy resilience.
The High Council of Justice has dismissed Judge Oleksiy Tandyr from Makariv District Court of Kyiv Region. The decision was made on August 6, 2024 for committing a significant disciplinary offense.
In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.
Two foreigners were detained for attempting to illegally transport 16 men subject to military service to Moldova in a refrigerated meat truck. For their services, they demanded between $6000 and $8000 from each of them.
In July, Ukraine exported a record 219 thousand tons of semi-finished iron products worth $109. 4 million. The country's total exports increased by 9% compared to June, reaching almost $3 billion.
The former head of the Rivne TCC was taken into custody on suspicion of obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces. He is also a defendant in cases of violence, robbery and illegal enrichment of UAH 46 million.
Ukraine should implement the IMF's recommendations regarding an open competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund, as this will determine the financial assistance, the expert believes.
The Government of Ukraine has expanded the list of administrative services available at ASCs. It is now possible to arrange sanatorium treatment for former prisoners of war, enter information into the Register of Beneficiaries, and receive compensation for certain categories of citizens.
The National Military Memorial Cemetery is completing preparatory work for the construction of the first launch complex. The tombstones will be made of natural light stone, financed from the state budget.
The occupiers in Crimea have restored one of the damaged ferries, but it is much smaller than the damaged Slavyan. There are no Russian surface ships in the Black Sea now, only two submarines.
Rescuers found four people who had gotten lost in the woods near the village of Nebyliv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. A four-year-old child was among those rescued.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.
Russian troops shelled Nevske and Makiivka in Luhansk region with drones and artillery.
Eduard Bagirov believes that the investigation should establish whether the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht was due to the negligence of the head of the ARMA. He calls on law enforcement agencies to initiate proceedings in this case.
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region. There were 39 explosions in 3 communities, using mortars, artillery and FPV drones, with no casualties among the local population.