Ukraine
A Kyiv police officer and his accomplice organized a scheme to smuggle conscripts abroad. They were detained in Bukovyna, the "service" cost $13.5 thousand per person.
Since the beginning of the day, 73 combat engagements have taken place at the front, 29 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also attacked border settlements and carried out attacks in various directions.
In Lviv region, a lawyer will be tried for organizing the illegal transfer of a conscript abroad for $16,000 and for threatening a judge with murder. He promised to produce fictitious documents about his mother's illness for the man to leave Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykhailo Vynnytskyi announced new educational grants that allow partially covering the cost of education. Grants can reach 25,000 hryvnias for those who scored 170+ points on two NMT subjects, and also include additional coefficients for specialties important for the state, and for applicants from certain regions.
Danyil Pyshnohraiev, a representative of Multispray LLC, stated that the ban on marketing agreements between drug manufacturers and pharmacies, which has been in effect since March 1, 2025, deprives small manufacturers of the opportunity to compete with large pharmaceutical giants. He emphasized that marketing is key for promoting the products of small companies, as they do not have the same recognition as large market players.
The Belarusian government is accelerating the launch of productions related to drones, dual-use electronics, and targeting equipment. This is happening against the backdrop of Russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, as reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
The real estate market in Ukraine is gradually recovering after the shock of the first years of the war, demonstrating stable price growth. The primary market is outpacing the secondary in terms of growth rate, and Ukrainians are considering real estate as a tool for capital preservation.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak stated that Russia seeks to destroy Ukraine, disguising the war as "protection of its interests. " He noted that Russia receives assistance from North Korea and Iran, and also circumvents sanctions with the help of other countries of the Global South.
Peskov stated that the Kremlin "took note" of the reduction of the ultimatum term from 50 to 10 days – Moscow allegedly maintains its commitment to a "peaceful settlement" in Russia's war against Ukraine.
In the village of Novoplatonivka, Izium district, Kharkiv region, 5 people died and 3 were injured as a result of a Russian strike during the distribution of humanitarian aid. The enemy also shelled the village of Pisky-Radkivski, causing fires.
The main parliamentary committee on law enforcement will consider presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP on July 30. The committee on anti-corruption policy has already unanimously supported this document.
On July 30, most of Ukraine expects a drop in temperature and rain with thunderstorms. In the east and southeast, the heat will remain up to +35°C.
The director of a private company that supplied electricity to KP "Kyivpastrans" has been notified of suspicion of seizing UAH 11. 5 million. He failed to report a decrease in the cost of electricity, which led to overpayment and losses to the capital's budget.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has presented a draft of the updated State Standard for Primary Education, which takes into account the challenges of war and distance learning. The document introduces new requirements, detailed guidelines for assessment, and considers linguistic and cultural diversity.
The Ministry of Development announced the development of a roadmap for updating parking policy in Ukraine. This involves creating a new legislative framework, transparent accounting and control mechanisms, and supporting digital transformation.
The National Bank of Ukraine is considering the possibility of gradually withdrawing 10-kopeck coins from cash circulation, starting from October 1, 2025. This will allow reducing the costs of their production and circulation, as these coins have lost a significant role in settlements.
In the first quarter of 2025, the number of terminated IT individual entrepreneurs reached 16. 7 thousand, which is three times more than last year, due to the restoration of access to the Unified State Register after a cyberattack. However, in the first half of 2025, 18.5 thousand new IT entrepreneurs were registered, which is only 4.8% less than in the same period of 2024.
Ukraine's energy system is functioning stably, despite the destruction, thanks to the restoration of capacities. The main risk is massive attacks on infrastructure, for which preparations are underway.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won four medals at the World Challenge Cup stage in Romania, including two golds. She will conclude the competitive year at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
Ukraine is going through the most difficult stage of the full-scale war, as Russian troops are approaching Kupyansk, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk. The loss of these cities will force the Armed Forces of Ukraine to move the defense line to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three military laws concerning mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students, military contracts for citizens aged 60+, and additional payments for instructors. A law on restoring the rights of deported persons was also signed.
MHP and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of public and cultural diplomacy.
Over the past day, the Russian army killed 22 people and wounded 85 in Ukraine. In Kamianske, the death toll rose to three, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman, after a missile strike on a hospital.
In Kyiv, 1021 units of firearms and 255,000 rounds of ammunition have been declared since the campaign began on November 25, 2024. 983 residents of the capital applied to the police to declare weapons.
The destruction of the Kakhovka HPP and the decline of agriculture due to the war have created a favorable environment for the mass reproduction of locusts, which was widespread until the end of the 19th century. This phenomenon has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, and Zhytomyr regions, and in Zaporizhzhia, insecticides were applied to an area of over 6,000 hectares.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law guaranteeing a one-time payment of UAH 15 million to families of military personnel who died in captivity, regardless of the cause of death. The payments also apply to cases that occurred before the new norm came into force.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing due to heat and cloudy weather, which reduces the efficiency of solar power plants. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful devices simultaneously until 10:00 PM.
In Kyiv region, 58 cases of rabies have been registered, including 27 in dogs and 19 in cats. In total, 562 cases have been confirmed across Ukraine in the first half of the year, which is 49 fewer than last year.
Germany plans to increase its defense budget to 162 billion euros by 2029, which is double the current level and significantly exceeds NATO targets. Part of the funds, 9 billion euros annually, will be directed to support Ukraine, as well as to a large-scale modernization of the German army.
Russian troops launched an air strike with four guided aerial bombs on a correctional colony on July 28, 2025. As a result of the shelling, 17 convicts were killed, 42 were wounded, the dining hall was destroyed, and other buildings were damaged.