Ukraine
The US expects the war in Ukraine to end by August 8. This information was confirmed by the leading US diplomat at the UN Security Council.
The law on restoring the powers of NABU and SAP was published on July 31 and will come into force on August 1. It reinstates old norms and establishes mandatory polygraph testing for employees.
Serhiy Zgurets proposes to soften the requirements for joining Defence City and extend the term for profit reinvestment. These changes will allow companies with dual-use products to join and better plan large-scale projects.
Ukraine has tested 5G connectivity in a higher education institution for the first time. The pilot project was launched at KAI in cooperation with Vodafone.
This year, 112 Ukrainians, including 88 men, 17 women, and 7 children, received the status of victims of human trafficking. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ombudsman's Office has received almost 100 appeals regarding violations of the rights of victims.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko reported suspicions to 43 officials in Zaporizhzhia and Zakarpattia regions for embezzlement of budget funds and illegal land transactions. The total amount of damages to the state exceeds 150 million hryvnias.
The number of representatives of Georgia's ruling party "Georgian Dream" and related individuals who have fallen under Western sanctions has exceeded 230. Restrictions were imposed by the USA, Great Britain, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
A former employee of the StateGeoCadastre was served with a notice of suspicion of official negligence. Due to his actions, the Synevyr National Nature Park illegally lost 36.5 hectares of protected lands, which were transferred to the village council.
The deputy of the Kamyanka-Dniprovska City Council transferred 24,000 tons of harvest to the Russian Federation, causing damages of UAH 56 million. He was notified of suspicion of collaboration and embezzlement of property.
The President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission welcomed the signing by the President of Ukraine of the law on NABU and SAPO, calling it a positive step. They emphasized the importance of continuing reforms in the rule of law and anti-corruption spheres for Ukraine's European path.
On the night of July 31, the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio was damaged by a missile attack. Production facilities and the hotel were affected, with about 90 windows blown out.
President Zelenskyy signed a bill to increase defense expenditures by 412 billion hryvnias. The funds will go to payments for military personnel, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the State Budget-2025, increasing defense spending by UAH 412 billion. The funds will go to monetary support for the military, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
Law enforcement officers reported suspicion to the organizers of the production of falsified CORAGEN pesticides, which were supplied to EU countries. The criminal activity brought in over UAH 200 million in income.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law guaranteeing military personnel aged 18-25 the right to education without interruption from service. The document provides for the preservation of a place at a higher education institution, scholarships, and leave for the duration of the session.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will inform partners about the restoration of NABU and SAP powers by presidential bill. This decision strengthens anti-corruption bodies and the law enforcement system.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held his first conversation with newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties agreed on an exchange of visits to discuss all issues of bilateral cooperation.
European Commissioner Marta Kos reacted to the Verkhovna Rada's adoption of the bill on NABU and SAP, noting the restoration of key safeguards.
On July 31, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine. The reason was a Russian MiG-31K aircraft, capable of launching Kinzhal missiles.
SAPO refutes information about the preparation of suspicions against the Ukrainian government, spread by pro-Russian Telegram channels. Russia uses fakes to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the arrest of MP Viktor Bondar until September 26, reducing bail from UAH 60. 5 million to UAH 36.3 million. He is suspected of embezzling over UAH 140 million during cable procurement for Ukrzaliznytsia.
Information about the occupation of Kamianske is not true. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding the defense, and the situation is controlled by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.
Ukraine will face a significant increase in its funding deficit next year due to intense Russian attacks and failure to meet foreign creditors' reform demands. The country needs between $39 billion and $58 billion in external financing for next year alone.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis and in general the presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP. This step restores the powers of anti-corruption bodies after previous changes.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted new rules for the production and supply of ammunition. This will provide the Defense Forces with the necessary supplies in the shortest possible time.
US President Donald Trump stated that strained relations with Putin and Netanyahu prevent him from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He is disappointed by the actions of both leaders regarding the continuation of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
People's Deputy Dmytro Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from the "Servant of the People" faction due to the vote on NABU and SAP. He noted that they were forced to vote under threat.
Ukraine is preparing a comprehensive OSCE reform, which will include five steps to bring the organization out of its deadlock. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced this during a visit to Helsinki on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the OSCE Helsinki Final Act.
A scheme of embezzlement has been exposed in Kyiv Oblast, where the head of the financial service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine misappropriated almost UAH 2 million during drone procurement. He concluded contracts at inflated prices with controlled individual entrepreneurs, creating artificial competition in tenders.
The "Umma" mosque was damaged as a result of the night shelling of Kyiv. Mufti Said Ismagilov condemned the attack, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on Muslim countries to react.