Ukraine
The SBI is investigating the death of Josyp Shebeshten, a mobilized ethnic Hungarian who died in a hospital in Zakarpattia. The Bureau refutes information about refusing to investigate, stating that such claims are manipulative.
According to Eurostat, in 2024, 36. 7% of migrants aged 25–34 from outside the EU had higher education, which is 12.5 percentage points more than in 2014. This indicator shows the increase in the educational level among migrants and their integration into European society.
Russian dictator Putin stated that a meeting with President Zelenskyy is possible if appropriate conditions are created. He also expressed interest in meeting with Trump, which, according to him, was mutual.
Despite the war, the destruction of energy infrastructure, and market instability, the renewable energy sector in Ukraine demonstrates impressive resilience.
The bill on excise tax on sugary drinks could increase their price by 10-20%. The initiative aims to improve public health and generate additional budget revenue.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, sharing the Ukrainian vision of the conversation with President Trump. The leaders agreed that work at the level of advisors and leaders should be effective.
The government has registered bill No. 13607, which provides for a mandatory 10-year warranty period for hidden construction defects. This will strengthen the responsibility of developers and protect consumer rights.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.
Ukraine's dollar bonds continued to rise after the confirmation of a meeting between Russian and US leaders. This fueled speculation about a possible truce between Moscow and Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the denunciation of the CIS agreement on the mutual crediting of work experience of prosecutors. This is another step towards breaking away from post-Soviet cooperation mechanisms.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine, recognition of Russia's territorial gains, sanctions lifting, and energy cooperation. Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu made her first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. She visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile, and the School of Superheroes.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on "deepstrikes," where the scale of damage in Russia was discussed. Priorities for further strikes and defense production were identified.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the discussion of various formats for meetings at the leaders' level. This includes two bilateral and one trilateral format for achieving peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding peace efforts. The parameters for ending the war will determine security conditions for Europe, so Europe must be a participant in relevant processes.
A large family from Crimea, who faced threats from the occupation authorities, has been successfully evacuated to Kyiv. The woman and her five children received assistance as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
This year, 4960 people from the temporarily occupied territories entered Ukrainian universities under quota 2. 99% of them were enrolled in full-time study on a state-funded basis.
In Ukraine, the model for distributing military tax funds from personal income has been changed. Now, 60% of these revenues are directed to the Ministry of Defense, 30% to the State Special Communications Service, and 10% to the needs of military brigades.
On August 7, dry, sunny weather is expected in Ukraine without significant temperature changes. In the south up to +33°C, in most regions +24...+29°C.
Over four months of 2025, 33 appeals due to snake bites were recorded in Ukraine, which is 25 cases less than last year. Among the victims were nine children, all received assistance.
A KMIS poll showed that 76% of Ukrainians are categorically against the Russian "peace plan," which includes renouncing NATO and recognizing the occupation. Only 17% are willing to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
In 2025, Ukraine's new build market is recovering unevenly: western and central regions show growth, while frontline areas are stagnating. The expert advises investing in undervalued Kyiv and Odesa, as well as in Volyn and Ternopil regions.
Since the beginning of the year, Great Britain has massively denied permanent asylum to Ukrainians. The country's Ministry of Internal Affairs considers the western regions of Ukraine sufficiently safe, which contradicts the recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is receiving responses from Ukrainians to daily Russian attacks. He reported the death of four people in Dnipropetrovsk region, including a 23-year-old rescuer.
Prosecutors notified Russian General Sergey Kobylash and Colonel Oleg Skitsky of suspicion for ordering the shelling of civilian objects in Kyiv on March 1, 2022. As a result of the attack, five civilians were killed, six more were injured, and the Kyiv TV Tower and other objects were damaged.
Prosecutors secured the return of dozens of hectares of land, including protected zones of the museum in Pirogovo. This was the result of the annulment of illegal decisions by the Kyiv City Council from 2007.
Russian propaganda spreads false information about prisoner exchanges, accusing Ukraine of delaying the process and being "selective" with lists. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that these claims are untrue, and Ukraine adheres to the principle of "all for all."
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk predicts a possible trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, and Russia in the summer or early autumn. This meeting could resolve urgent issues that require personal agreement between the heads of state.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns about false information regarding the deployment of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital. This may indicate Russia's preparation for a new war crime against the civilian population.
Registration data for master's admissions in 2025 show that the IT industry has lost its leadership. Pedagogy and management have become the new leaders among specialties.