Ukraine
The NEURC has tightened the rules for disconnecting non-household consumers from electricity for debts. From now on, the initiation of court proceedings does not stop the disconnection procedure, which should increase payment discipline.
The Prosecutor General's Office implements almost 200 measures within the framework of the law enforcement system reform.
Russian dictator's aide Yuriy Ushakov reported on a "useful and constructive conversation" between Putin and Stephen Witkoff, where the "Ukrainian crisis" and strategic cooperation were discussed. Putin conveyed "some signals to the US regarding the Ukrainian issue," and similar signals were received from Donald Trump.
Ukrainian drivers who have lost their documents due to the war can restore their driver's license and vehicle registration certificate free of charge. This requires a document from the investigator confirming the status of the injured person.
At the "Dariali" border crossing point between Russia and Georgia, 15 Ukrainians have declared a hunger strike, demanding a meeting with Ukrainian representatives and the opportunity to leave or receive international protection. Georgian officials claim that most of those detained were convicted of "serious crimes" in the occupied territories and forcibly removed by Russia.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
The director of the Carpathian State Agricultural Research Station of NAAS has been served with a notice of suspicion for official negligence that caused almost UAH 22 million in damages to the state. He is also suspected of abuse of power and official forgery, which caused UAH 932,000 in damages.
The SBU exposed and detained a 34-year-old electrician from Myrnohrad who was transmitting data about Ukrainian military personnel near Pokrovsk to the Russians. His information could have helped the occupiers in their offensive on the city, but the SBU timely stopped the agent, preventing the use of the data for strikes.
European Commissioner Marta Kos and EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova positively assessed the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as director of the BEB. This decision by the Cabinet of Ministers is an important step towards strengthening institutions and fulfilling IMF conditions.
A 54-year-old resident of Lviv region beat a 47-year-old postal operator, took a video camera, threatened with scissors, and caused a mess. He was detained and faces up to seven years in prison.
Recently, an open boxing tournament dedicated to the memory of the fallen heroes of Tlumachchyna, who gave their lives for Ukraine, took place in the city of Tlumach, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The Bureau of Economic Security expects a large-scale renewal of its staff and an audit of current personnel. The newly appointed head of the BEB will receive broad autonomy in forming the structure and selecting deputies.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi considers the start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine an important step forward, indicating a critical moment in the settlement. He also mentioned the "six-point consensus" between China and Pakistan, which, in his opinion, contributed to de-escalation.
The State Employment Center reported a lack of demand for foresters, captains, and philologists. Employers are most looking for drivers, mechanics, seamstresses, and doctors.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that improves the treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptation of those released from Russian captivity. The document provides for clearer requirements for medical examination and expansion of the network of recovery facilities.
Russia attacked a compressor station of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in Odesa region. This facility ensures gas supplies from LNG terminals in Greece to Ukrainian gas storage facilities and is involved in the supply route for LNG from the USA and gas from Azerbaijan.
Customers of "Ukrposhta" are receiving fake SMS messages that lead to phishing sites. "Ukrposhta" itself has already confirmed that the company has nothing to do with such mailings. The Center for Countering Disinformation warns Ukrainians against fraudulent schemes.
US authorities will sell the superyacht Amadea, linked to Russian senator Suleiman Kerimov, at a closed auction on September 10, 2025. The reason for the sale is the monthly maintenance costs of the vessel, which amount to almost $1 million.
Russia may propose a limited air truce to avoid Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes and accumulate resources. This would allow them to continue the war on the ground, avoiding sanctions.
A cold atmospheric front is crossing Ukraine, bringing rain with thunderstorms to the west, north, and center. Dry weather is expected in the south and east, but heavy downpours, squalls, and hail are possible.
Electricity consumption is growing in Ukraine due to hot weather. NEC "Ukrenergo" calls for limiting the use of powerful electrical appliances from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The General Director of JSC "Segezha Ukraine" has been served with a suspicion notice for causing multi-million losses to the state. She transferred the property complex of the enterprise for use to a firm associated with her son.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about rotavirus, which can remain on surfaces for weeks. For infants and young children, the disease is dangerous due to the risk of rapid dehydration.
President Zelenskyy reported on successful long-range operations by the SBU, which destroyed Russian air defense systems. The head of state also noted that the enemy is feeling the consequences of the actions of Ukraine's defenders, and new operations have already been approved.
The National Bank of Ukraine is implementing a new package of currency liberalization. The changes will allow the repatriation of dividends for 2023, expand hedging opportunities, and simplify external loans.
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky headed the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine after a competition and checks. The Bureau's work is expected to be updated and trust with entrepreneurs strengthened.
An air raid alert was declared in the Romanian Tulcea county due to a Russian attack on the south of Odesa region.
The NACP checked over 1,500 declarations of officials for the first half of 2025. Every third contained knowingly false data totaling over UAH 5.8 billion.
Russian occupiers are carrying out chaotic assaults on Ukrainian positions in the Toretsk direction, but they are unsuccessful. The enemy has an advantage in the sky and artillery, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are destroying them even at the stage of preparing for assaults.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, which resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.