Ukraine
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.
The three countries will finance a package of equipment and ammunition supplies for Ukraine worth $500 million. This is happening under NATO's new initiative "Ukraine Priority Needs List."
Sweden will contribute $275 million to the American initiative for selling defense equipment to Ukraine. This contribution is coordinated by NATO and includes missiles for Patriot, anti-tank weapons, and ammunition.
The Ivano-Frankivsk prosecutor's office will try in absentia an ROC priest who fled to the Russian Federation and supported the occupation forces. He collected funds for the purchase of military equipment for the Russian invaders.
The head of the HUR, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that about 1,500 women serve in intelligence. Their number is significantly increasing in both operational and combat units.
On August 2-3, the V International Literary Festival "Frontera" took place in Lutsk, gathering authors, translators, and journalists from various countries. The charitable foundation "MHP-Hromada" and "MHP-Buffalo" joined the partnership.
From January to July, the state budget of Ukraine received UAH 2. 09 trillion, while expenditures amounted to UAH 2.78 trillion. General fund expenditures exceeded revenues by UAH 700 billion.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry called reports of Pakistanis' participation in the war in Ukraine baseless. The government will discuss this issue with the Ukrainian authorities and request clarification.
Orthodox and Greek Catholics celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord on August 6 according to the New Julian calendar. On this day, believers consecrate apples and other fruits, prepare lean dishes, but loud festivities and weddings are prohibited.
The Netherlands fully finances the first military aid package to Ukraine worth $500 million as part of NATO's new PURL initiative. Other Alliance countries will provide similar aid packages on a regular basis.
Oleksiy Sereda won a silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships, which is his fifth award at world championships. This result is the best for the athlete in the current season and makes him the most titled Ukrainian diver in the platform event in the history of the World Championships.
In July 2025, the losses of the Russian occupation army in Ukraine decreased to the lowest level since April 2024. In total, Russia has lost over a million servicemen killed and wounded.
Indian components have been found in Russian attack drones, particularly in Shaheds. Head of the Presidential Office Yermak emphasizes the need to deprive Russia of the ability to obtain components from other countries.
The parties discussed the effectiveness of crime investigations and strengthening cybersecurity.
The NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation warns of a Russian campaign to discredit TCCs via a Telegram bot. It calls for arson attacks on TCCs to disrupt mobilization, collecting personal data.
The Ministry of Health warns of an increased risk of dehydration in summer, recommending drinking at least one liter of pure still water daily. Dehydration can lead to serious health problems, including kidney failure.
The government has expanded the list of Ukrainian equipment that can be purchased with 15% compensation of its cost. Components for drones, logistics equipment, boilers, and machine tools have been added.
The company evaded taxes of over UAH 28. 9 million by using an understated tax rate for a non-resident from Cyprus. During the investigation, the company paid taxes and penalties.
A judge of a city-district court in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was exposed for receiving an unlawful benefit in exchange for an acquittal. He was notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
A fraudulent call center with 53 mercenaries was exposed in Uzhhorod, who extorted over UAH 2. 5 million from Czech citizens. They persuaded them to invest in non-existent crypto projects and gained access to their banking data.
On August 6, Ukraine is expected to see an increase in heat up to +37°C in the south. An atmospheric front will bring thunderstorms to the west, north, Vinnytsia region, and parts of Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old IT specialist who adjusted missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and spied on defense forces' echelons. He installed video cameras in rented apartments and near Ukrzaliznytsia tracks to transmit information to the FSB.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for the commander of a military unit in the form of arrest with an alternative of UAH 2 million bail. This decision concerns a case of corruption during the procurement of drones and EW, with the pre-trial restraint valid until September 30, 2025.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on an agricultural enterprise near Sumy. Two people died, there are injured, and a search and rescue operation is underway.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 2% due to hot weather. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful appliances simultaneously from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Fighters of the "Timur Special Unit" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stopped the advance of Russians in the Sumy direction. The enemy lost 334 soldiers killed and 550 wounded, and the supply of provisions and ammunition was disrupted.
Dalgakiran Compressor Ukraine company celebrates 20 years of work in the market, having transformed from a supplier into a manufacturer.