Ukraine
Ukraine and Greece have agreed on the development of transport and logistics corridors in Southeast Europe. They also discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defense and purchasing American weapons.
Andriy Yurchenko, the former head of the Rubizhne Military-Civil Administration (MVA), has been remanded in custody for 60 days with the possibility of bail set at six million hryvnias. He is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
India says its purchases of Russian oil have helped stabilize global prices by preventing shortages. The country is the third largest oil importer and buys more than a third of its oil from Russia.
The State Aviation Administration transferred the authority to support repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. This decision raises questions due to the company's possible ties to a Russian defense holding.
Lithuanian Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė reported that the drone that flew in from Belarus contained an explosive charge. It was neutralized by Lithuanian military specialists at the training ground.
President Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković. Croatia will allocate part of the funds under the SAFE program to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities.
The SAPO has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding 8 participants in the scheme of misappropriating over UAH 12. 5 million and attempting to misappropriate UAH 120 million from JSC "Kharkivoblenergo". The case materials have been opened for review by the defense.
The Ministry of Defense has simplified the accounting of military personnel regarding disappearance, captivity, or death. The unit commander can issue an order independently without an investigation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not accept Donald Trump's ultimatum to end the war, as his entourage is interested in continuing the aggression. At the same time, the Center for Countering Disinformation believes that the dictator was again "deceived" by people from his own entourage, who told him about "Ukraine falling in 2-3 months."
Five Ukrainians began an indefinite hunger strike at the Dariali checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border. They demand consular access, an explanation for their detention, and the possibility of leaving or applying for asylum.
The State Food and Consumer Service reminds about the importance of observing temperature regimes when storing fish products in summer. Frozen fish should be stored at a temperature not higher than -18 °C, and fresh fish – close to the melting point of ice, avoiding contact with meltwater.
President Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation with Trump. A draft agreement on drones, tested in war, has already been prepared by Ukraine.
80% of postgraduate applicants this year are men, while approximately the same number did not show up for testing. Over 65% of master's and postgraduate applicants received high scores.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are allocating $486 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. This will increase the potential for protecting lives and serves as an example for other NATO countries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump. The key topic was ending the war.
The State Employment Center identified 10 rare professions in Ukraine, including actuary, choirmaster, regent, and undertaker.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" for the first time organized the transportation of petroleum products from Germany to Ukraine in its own specialized tank cars. The entire route from Hamburg to the Ukrainian border was provided by the subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.
In July, revenues from oil sales to the Russian state budget decreased by 33% compared to last year. This happened due to the fall in world oil prices and the strengthening of the national currency.
Donald Trump believes that falling energy prices will force Putin to stop killing people. He also threatens India with increased tariffs over purchases of Russian oil.
Over the past day, 61 combat engagements took place, more than a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Lyman direction, 11 enemy attacks were recorded, and airstrikes and shelling covered border settlements.
A Ukrainian court заочно sentenced Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Zharkov to life imprisonment for a missile strike on Kherson in December 2022. The shelling killed 13 people, injured 60, and destroyed civilian infrastructure.
The President announced five issues important for the units of the Defense Forces. The changes concern training, procurement of drones and pickups, the "Contracts 18–24" program, and awards.
In Lviv region, 25 children were hospitalized with signs of acute intestinal infection after resting in a camp. A response team is working on site, the food block has been sealed.
Over 3 million Ukrainian children will begin the new academic year, with the state enhancing school safety and updating curricula. Special attention is given to frontline regions and the construction of shelters.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
The European Union is preparing to impose sanctions against China due to its support for Russia in the war against Ukraine. This decision is related to the supply of Chinese drone engines to Russia through shell companies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing a new procurement system in the National Guard: a single commission will make decisions, and almost 200 rear positions will be cut. This is intended to ensure transparency and efficiency of logistics for frontline needs.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that it is easier to recruit men than women, who are more cunning. He also noted that during recruitment, vulnerabilities in a person's life are sought, including financial problems or addictions.
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia for annual consultations. This comes amid growing tensions in India-US relations and Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
In Ukraine, military personnel receive basic payments, one-time benefits, and additional remuneration for participation in combat operations. The amount of payments depends on the position, rank, length of service, and conditions of task performance.