Ukrainian agrarians have harvested 19. 9 million tons of early grain and leguminous crops from 5.3 million hectares. This accounts for 47% of the threshed area.
Russian troops have significantly increased the use of drones and artillery strikes. The National Guard is preparing for autumn changes in conditions at the front.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a second lawsuit to the court regarding the seizure of assets of Russian senator Sergey Kalashnik for the benefit of the state. The lawsuit concerns the right to claim under contracts with Motorodetal-Konotop LLC for an amount exceeding 95 million hryvnias.
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in July 2025 slowed to 14. 1% year-on-year, with deflation of 0.2% month-on-month. Food prices decreased by 1.1%, with vegetables becoming 23.9% cheaper.
UEFA paid almost 11 million euros to Russian football clubs after the full-scale invasion, despite their exclusion from European competitions. Ukrainian clubs did not receive similar funds due to the "military action zone."
The SBU detained an FSB agent who was collecting coordinates for a massive kamikaze drone attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The traitor, a local resident, was guiding "Shaheds" to the Philharmonic, university, and residential buildings.
Russia is conducting an information-psychological operation, spreading fakes about Ukraine's alleged unwillingness to return prisoners. The purpose of these releases is to discredit Ukrainian bodies and provoke internal conflicts.
Oleksandr Lukashenka, during a conversation with Volodymyr Putin, stated that Donald Trump is right to "bend Europe over" and offered Minsk for negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. He also emphasized that Russia will not lose in Ukraine.
The SBU provided NABU with materials regarding suspicions against two employees, denying pressure and manipulation. The court remanded Ruslan Magamedrasulov in custody without the right to bail.
The Polish Prime Minister stated a possible freezing of the Russian-Ukrainian war, referring to a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his own intuition. He also mentioned the expiration of Trump's ultimatum to Putin on August 8.
In July 2025, imports of electricity and batteries to Ukraine decreased, but total customs payments to the state budget increased by 30%. This happened against the backdrop of a 38.1% increase in goods imports and a significant increase in customs payment benefits.
The head of the CPD NSDC, Kovalenko, stated that information about "plans" and "agreements" in the media is fiction. This message appeared after media publications about possible scenarios amid Donald Trump's peace efforts.
In Ukraine, it is planned to extend the terms for voluntary payment of fines for transport safety violations to 15 days. This will also simplify enforcement of decisions and reduce the number of appeals.
Law enforcement officers reported on the first stage of the special operation “Gentlemen” in 20 regions of Ukraine. 4 drug laboratories were discovered, over 21 thousand bushes of drug plants were destroyed, 57 kg of cannabis were seized, and 9 people were detained.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is spreading false statements about Ukraine's alleged refusal to take back prisoners of war. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these fakes, pointing out that exchange delays are caused by Russia's position.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported an oversupply of managers in the labor market. The state needs engineers, agronomists, and medical professionals, offering more state-funded places for these specialties.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported that most Ukrainian graduates who scored 200 points on the NMT submitted documents to Ukrainian universities. Of the 2414 such students, 2241 have already received recommendations for domestic universities.
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness for a real ceasefire in talks with the leaders of France and Germany. At the same time, Ukraine will not recognize the Russian Federation's control over the occupied territories due to constitutional limitations.
Oleksandr Klymenko stated that NABU and SAP do not have the right to initiate investigations against people's deputies; this is the exclusive competence of the Prosecutor General. NABU Director Semen Kryvonos added that the Prosecutor General also approves petitions for searches of MPs.
President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Tusk held talks on peace, defense production, and support for Ukrainians. Issues concerning Ukrainian students in Poland and the negotiation process for Ukraine's EU membership were also discussed.
The settlement of Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, will receive city status. The corresponding draft resolution was registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on August 7, 2025.
Olena Sosedka, co-founder of the bank, stated that shareholders do not have the right to appeal NBU decisions.
The government approved the forecast for the economic and social development of Ukraine for 2026-2028. GDP growth and inflation are expected under two scenarios.
The SAP continues to investigate the case of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov, where there is already a suspicion notice for one episode. If there is sufficient evidence, a change or additional suspicion notices may be issued.
The SAP investigates cases only against former presidents of Ukraine. This is stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code, stated the head of the SAP, Oleksandr Klymenko.
In the first half of 2025, 1. 7 thousand graduates applied to the Employment Service, and more than 570 people found jobs. More than 300 graduates underwent vocational training, and an increase in demand for technological and social professions is predicted.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts mostly dry and sunny weather in Ukraine over the weekend thanks to anticyclone Ines. Air temperature will range from +25 to +33 degrees, with local rains in some regions.
Junior sergeant "Mary", a combat medic of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, died on August 7, 2025, during an enemy drone attack. She was a historian, a scout, worked in a museum, and had a 15-year-old daughter.
Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.
Since August 8, the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia" has been officially renamed to "Dnipro". The name change is part of an internal reorganization and does not affect the structure or tasks.
