Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that the fake tweet by Minister Dmytro Kuleba was a fake. He confirmed that such a message does not exist and that it is an attempt by Russian propaganda to spread a clumsy fake.
The group bought second-hand goods in Ukraine and sold them in the so-called “lPR”. The profits were converted into cryptocurrency and exchanged for hryvnia in Kyiv. The suspects face trial for cooperation with the occupiers and money laundering.
An unauthorized discharge of wastewater with a fecal odor into a stream that flows into the Teteriv River was detected in Zhytomyr Oblast. Environmental inspectors have taken water samples for analysis and will take response measures.
The situation with jobs in the agricultural sector is critical due to mobilization and the failure to recognize small farms as important. There is a large shortage of tractor drivers, combine operators, and agronomists.
Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Syrsky reported fierce fighting on the eastern front. The enemy is trying to break through the defense in the Pokrovske direction.
The President of Ukraine said that the issue of territorial integrity cannot be resolved without the Ukrainian people, as it contradicts the Constitution. Zelenskyy believes that territories can be won back diplomatically.
People's Deputy Dmytro Solomchuk predicts further growth in food prices due to poor harvests in the world. Ukrainian exports have grown by 5-7% in recent months, but this does not compensate for global crop losses.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine assured the Slovak ambassador that sanctions against Russian companies do not pose a threat to Bratislava. Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's readiness to implement projects to strengthen energy security with the EU.
Ukraine exports about 80% of its products by sea, reaching pre-war levels. Since the beginning of the marketing year, grain exports have increased by more than 50% year-on-year, reaching 3.44 million tons.
We harvested 23 million tons of crops, which is 5 million tons less than expected. Due to the drought in the south, yields are low, while in the west the situation is better - up to 9 tons per hectare.
President Zelenskyy said that belarus is no different from North Korea, which threatens the world with nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for concrete actions to fight tyranny and authoritarianism.
The President of Ukraine called on China to put pressure on Russia to end the war, rather than to be a mediator. Zelenskyy emphasized that stronger states should put more pressure on the aggressor.
The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with a Ukrainian manufacturer for the supply of ground-based kamikaze drones. An agreement was also signed for the supply of ammunition, with the total value of the contracts exceeding UAH 3.7 billion.
Female epee fencers became the first Ukrainian athletes to return from the 2024 Olympics in Paris. They were solemnly welcomed at Kyiv Central Railway Station on August 1.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of saving the lives of the military. According to him, Russia is losing about 1,000 people a day, which indicates the inadequacy of the aggressor country's leadership.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis said that China's restrictions on the export of finished drones will not affect the situation on the battlefield. russia mainly buys spare parts and manufactures drones on its own, so it is important to strengthen control over components.
The President of Ukraine said that the Russians had changed their priorities and concentrated their forces in the Pokrovske direction. According to him, the occupants are also attacking Kostiantynivka and Toretsk and have plans for Sloviansk.
The United States supports Ukraine's decision to complete additional nuclear power units and will help with technology. The government has approved the project to complete the construction of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, and the draft law is being considered by the Verkhovna Rada.
The President of Ukraine calls the admission of russians and belarusians to the Olympics in neutral status semi-sanctions.
The Ministry of Economy has transferred the process of obtaining export licenses to an electronic format. The submission of documents has been simplified, the list of documents has been shortened, and application and license forms have been updated.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine discussed with the Vice President of the European Commission the decision of the G7 to provide Ukraine with $50 billion. The funds are to be made available by the end of this year.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice President of the European Commission. They discussed energy sanctions, Ukraine's receipt of $50 billion from Russian assets, and the Ukraine Facility program.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized. Ukrenergo recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00, when the grid has the most electricity due to solar power plants.
The first consultations between business and the government on tax increases were held. No consensus was reached, and the parties agreed to continue the dialog next week in a Verkhovna Rada committee.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced the need for additional resources for defense. An additional UAH 500 billion is being discussed, with 60% of the funds to be spent on military salaries and 40% on weapons and critical army needs.
Russia has begun using new drones assembled by a “handicraft” method. According to Yermak, this indicates cheaper production and dependence on countries that help circumvent sanctions.
An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reported the arrest of more than 10,000 civilians in Mariupol under occupation. Some were held together with Azov fighters in Olenivka, but there is no information about most of the arrested.
The article considers autonomous power supply systems for apartment buildings: generators, batteries, and solar stations. The choice depends on the needs of the building and the financial capabilities of the residents.
In Rakhiv district of Transcarpathia, police detained a 19-year-old conductor who was trying to smuggle a man to Romania. The offender was caught red-handed, seizing $2000 and three cell phones.
The number of refusals to cross the border to men without military registration documents has stabilized at 15-20 per day. Most men planning to cross the border have the necessary documents.