Ukraine
The Border Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia is expanding living space at the Daryali checkpoint for Ukrainians deported from Russia. In most cases, they had already served sentences in colonies on the territory of the Russian Federation, where they were forcibly taken.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on July 29. The total combat losses of the enemy since the beginning of the full-scale invasion are estimated at 1,052,190 personnel.
On Wednesday, July 30, unstable weather is expected in most of Ukraine due to an active atmospheric front. It will cause rains of varying intensity and a change in air masses, bringing fresher air to the west and north, while maintaining heat in the east.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue the war against Ukraine, despite Trump's 10-day ultimatum. The Kremlin seeks to normalize relations with the US and strengthen cooperation to avoid the deadline.
Olena Ivanovska, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, stated that the public performance of Russian-language repertoire is negatively perceived by society, although it is not always a violation of the law. She emphasized that the law restricts the reproduction of works by Russian artists, but not the language of performance, and called for legislative regulation of this issue.
Mexican special services informed the SBU that some Mexican volunteers might have joined the International Legion to learn how to operate FPV drones and transfer this knowledge to criminal organizations. The SBU and HUR are investigating this information, which also concerns Colombians in the International Legion.
YouTube has blocked six channels in Ukraine belonging to blogger Andriy Serebryanskyi, known as "Andriy Luhanskyi," who disseminated pro-Russian narratives. Sanctions have been imposed against him, as well as Yulia Latynina and Hennadiy Balashov, by the National Security and Defense Council.
The US is ready to impose new restrictions and secondary sanctions against Russia after the expiration of the 10-day period announced by President Donald Trump. State Department spokeswoman Temi Bruce confirmed that Trump is serious about this issue.
The Ministry of Energy and SNRIU refute information about an increase in the radiation background in the Zaporizhzhia region, confirming that the indicators are normal. The IAEA also did not record any emergency events at the ZNPP, and the Center for Countering Disinformation explains the inaccuracy of the circulated videos.
Since the beginning of the day, 139 combat engagements have taken place on the front, the enemy has carried out 1229 kamikaze drone strikes. In the Pokrovsk direction, the aggressor carried out 48 assault and offensive actions, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 96 occupiers.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine assured that there is no threat to the population of the Zaporizhzhia region, although the monitoring of the situation continues. Air measurements showed 0.14 µSv/h, which is normal, despite the recorded increase in radiation levels in Zaporizhzhia during gusts of wind from the occupied territories.
Ukraine has returned a teenager who spent over three years under occupation, caring for his grandmother. The 16-year-old boy was reunited with his mother thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
President Zelenskyy announced the finalization of agreements with partners regarding 400 million euros for drones. Funds from the Netherlands will be transferred to Ukrainian manufacturers this week.
The Ukrainian government plans to raise 400 billion hryvnias to finance the security and defense sector. This will be considered by the Verkhovna Rada. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko also announced plans to raise significant funds to fulfill all social obligations.
US President Donald Trump said that new tariffs to isolate the Russian economy would come into effect in 10 days. He also set a new 10-day deadline for Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, but received no response.
US President Donald Trump stated that the new deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine is 10 days. This "deadline" gives Putin until August 8, otherwise the US will impose harsh tariffs or sanctions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney discussed strengthening air defense, increasing funding for joint drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia. The parties also discussed the results of the meeting in Istanbul and the draft law on anti-corruption bodies.
President Zelenskyy signed and sent to the Verkhovna Rada a bill that will grant real advantages to the "Cross of Military Merit" award. The award will take its place between the title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal announced that families of military personnel who died in captivity will receive 15 million hryvnias regardless of the cause of death. The law also extends the period for receiving payments for injuries or illnesses that led to partial loss of working capacity to one year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program to attract motivated people to work with drones. The "Contract 18-24" project offers additional financial remuneration, professional training, and social guarantees, as well as a 12-month deferment from mobilization.
Fighters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine landed on the Tendriv Spit on July 28, eliminating an occupiers' position. Personnel, a "Zont" electronic warfare complex, and a "Rosa" radar station were destroyed; the operation proceeded without losses.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice with demands for the relocation of institutions and an official investigation after the shelling of the Bilenkivska correctional colony, where 16 people died and about 50 were injured. He emphasized the irresponsible attitude towards the safety of detainees in places of detention located near the combat zone.
In Ukraine, bad weather caused large-scale flooding and fallen trees, leaving over 120 settlements without electricity in Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr regions. Rescuers are pumping out water and clearing up the aftermath of the disaster in Rivne, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
Relations between DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump remain at a "not bad" level, which may indicate Pyongyang's readiness for negotiations with the new US administration. However, North Korea promises to react to attempts to stop its nuclear program.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft laws on NABU and SAP on July 31, including presidential bill No. 13533. This document is intended to ensure the independence of anti-corruption institutions and eliminate Russian influence.
Pavlo Shamshyn, spokesman for the Kharkiv Joint Forces Operation Group, reported that Russian occupiers are bogged down near Pokrovsk, although the situation there remains difficult. He also commented on Reuters' information about the possible deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with manufacturers of electronics and components for missiles and drones in Kyiv Oblast. More than 80% of production works for the country's defense.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Donald Trump's position on Moscow realistic and firm, as Putin rejects peace efforts. Sybiha emphasized the need for a consolidated sanctions strike against Russia to stop financing its military budget.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the bill on anti-corruption bodies. The parties agreed on an urgent vote for the presidential bill in the Verkhovna Rada this week.