Ukraine
The Prosecutor General's Office uncovered corrupt practices and illegal logging at the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" amounting to over UAH 167 million. Additionally, unjustified assets of officials totaling almost UAH 140 million were discovered.
On July 30, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision on the mechanism for paying assistance to family members of fallen Ukrainian volunteer servicemen. The total amount of the payment is 15 million hryvnias, which is paid in stages: 1/5 immediately and 4/5 in equal parts over 40 months.
Ukrainian aviation today is fighting not only in the air but also for its existence as an industry.
Near the village of Kuzmyntsi in Vinnytsia region, an accident involving a local bus occurred. Five passengers sought medical attention.
Analysis by Kateryna Osadcha's Foundation and Ipsos revealed discrepancies between graduates' dreams and the needs of Ukraine's labor market. The country needs 1.5 million new workers, primarily in blue-collar professions, for reconstruction.
The government approved changes that simplify free psychological assistance to veterans and their families. The document updates the composition of teams, improves the procedure for providing services, and clarifies the rules for calculating compensation.
The Cabinet of Ministers did not appoint Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as director of the Bureau of Economic Security, which jeopardizes the fulfillment of the IMF program conditions. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that the government again violated the law by not appointing the head of the BEB.
121 combat engagements were recorded at the front during the day, almost a quarter of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also increased activity in the Novopavlivka direction, where 16 attacks took place.
The corn season has begun in Ukraine, and UNN offers five unusual recipes. Among them: boiled corn with additives, mamaliga, Mexican elotes, cream soup, and homemade popcorn with creative toppings.
In the first six months of 2025, 589 orphans and children deprived of parental care were adopted in Ukraine. The largest number of adoptions was recorded in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
Drug manufacturers are increasing advertising budgets, which leads to self-medication and a decline in health culture. In the first quarter of 2025, UAH 1.2 billion was spent on TV advertising of pharmaceutical products, which affects the price for consumers.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi appealed to David Arakhamia with a request to facilitate the submission of the bill on the decriminalization of pornography for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The head of the subcommittee, Vladlen Neklyudov, supported this appeal, emphasizing the importance of the bill for the realization of constitutional human rights.
US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from India, accusing the country of buying Russian weapons and energy. This decision, which will take effect on August 1, also includes an additional penalty.
In Ukraine, 235 criminal proceedings regarding human trafficking are currently under investigation. 51 people have been notified of suspicion, 7 have received real prison sentences.
The IAEA team at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant confirmed that radiation levels at the facility have not increased. This was stated by the Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi.
As a result of a Russian strike on a civilian enterprise in the Kharkiv district, one person was killed and four were injured, including two rescuers. A large-scale fire broke out at the scene, covering an area of 20,000 square meters.
Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department, against whom criminal proceedings have been initiated, received over one million hryvnias in salary for July. Zyma's total income last year amounted to over 8.5 million hryvnias.
The Committee on Legal Policy recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAPO. The Prosecutor General's Office fully supports this bill.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a bill that grants a 12-month deferment from conscription to conscripts and reservists aged 18-25 who served under contract. This applies to those discharged from service after the expiration of the contract term or established terms of military service.
In temporarily occupied Berdiansk, a strike was launched on the base of Russian invaders in the "Moryak" guesthouse. The occupation authorities are silent, and entry to the Berdiansk Spit has been blocked.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine reallocated over 2. 2 billion hryvnias for the development of road infrastructure in 2025. Consumption expenditures for debt obligations and road maintenance programs have been reduced.
The volume of cash transactions of banks increased by more than 9% in the first half of 2025, reaching UAH 1. 4 trillion. The increase in cash receipts is associated with economic activity, and the increase in cash withdrawals is associated with the risks of war and the formation of a cash reserve by the population.
Women with medical and pharmaceutical education will be automatically registered for military service without their personal presence. This is stipulated by changes to the Procedure for the organization and maintenance of military registration.
The owners of three vessels chartered by India's Nayara Energy are asking to terminate their contracts. The decision is related to the impact of new EU sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector.
Prosecutors uncovered a large-scale timber embezzlement scheme organized by employees of SE "Forests of Ukraine" and SE "LIAC". The receipt of over UAH 10 million in illegal benefits was documented, as well as over 10,000 unauthorized changes in the EOD accounting system.
Zhytniy Market in Podil has been added to the List of Newly Discovered Cultural Heritage Sites of Kyiv. This allows only restoration work to be carried out on the site, protecting it from demolition.
The Government of Ukraine has allowed drone and EW manufacturers to include loan costs in the price of state contracts. This will allow including up to 10% of the product's cost.
Separate Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups penetrate the city, where they are destroyed.
At the Budomierz-Hrushiv checkpoint, traffic for passenger vehicles may be slowed down due to road works. Drivers are advised to choose alternative checkpoints.
The government approved "Diia. Card" for more efficient administration of cash support programs. The card will allow receiving payments for various initiatives and types of assistance.