Ukraine
A centralized system for collecting biological material from military personnel for rapid identification has started operating in Ukraine. The procedure is mandatory during martial law, and the data is stored in a special Center for Genomic Information Accounting.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Estonia Alar Karis, discussing Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure and an invitation to Kyiv. The leaders also discussed Estonia's contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and scaling up cooperation.
YouTube blocked the channels of Russian propagandist Yulia Latynina and former MP Hennadiy Balashov in Ukraine. This happened after the National Security and Defense Council imposed sanctions against them.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that increases the total number of SBU personnel by 10,000 people, allocating 10,000 to the Special Operations Center "A". The document also establishes the grounds and procedure for the SBU to use weapons and special means.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Svitlana Zalishchuk as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Sweden. The corresponding decree No. 556/2025 has already been signed.
Donald Trump stated that he has lost interest in negotiations with Vladimir Putin due to the deaths of people from missile strikes. He also expressed disappointment and hinted at a possible shortening of the ceasefire agreement term.
Large-scale abuse schemes have been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna, causing over UAH 33 million in damages to the state budget and revealing undeclared assets worth over UAH 30 million. In total, 11 searches were conducted and 23 suspicions were announced against officials.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has huge economic potential, but spends its resources on war. He emphasized that the country could prosper if not for its aggressive actions.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a "peace table" would soon be set in Turkey, which would end the war. This will happen similarly to the negotiations that began in Istanbul.
Over the weekend, four men drowned in Vinnytsia region. The bodies of the deceased were recovered from the Southern Bug river and ponds in Vinnytsia, Fedorivka, and Kuntse. In total, 13 people died on the water in Ukraine over the past day.
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine announced that local elections, scheduled for the last Sunday of October this year, will not take place due to martial law. Members of territorial election commissions, formed in 2020, will continue their powers.
Russians are integrating solutions that allow "Shaheds" to bypass Ukrainian interceptor drones, and Ukraine is implementing other solutions. The occupiers will also switch to jet drones, which requires further work on this.
The main index of the Moscow Exchange fell by 0. 94% after US President Donald Trump's statement about his intention to shorten the deadline for Russia to achieve peace in Ukraine. Earlier, Trump threatened to impose "tough tariffs" on Russian imports if a deal was not reached.
US President Donald Trump clarified his deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, stating that he would announce sanctions or tariffs tonight or tomorrow. He called the war "bloody" and emphasized the need for a quick agreement.
In Mykolaiv region, fires from ecosystems near the village of Balovne spread to the private sector, covering about 20 hectares and residential buildings in Snihurivka. Rescuers are extinguishing the fires that arose due to strong winds.
On September 7, Lutsk will host the MHP Run4Victory Half Marathon charity run in support of the 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
US President Donald Trump announced a new deadline for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement in the war against Ukraine, which will be 10-12 days. This decision was made due to a lack of progress after the previous 50-day term.
The Ukrainian government is working to solve the problem of low salaries for educators, involving international experts. Mykhailo Fedorov noted that this is a difficult stage, especially during the war, but the search for solutions continues.
By July 31, 17-year-old boys must register for military service, which can be done via "Reserve+" or in person at the TCC. The legislation provides for registration from January 1 to July 31, and in case of untimely application, fines are possible.
Mykhailo Pinkevych, a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war and advisor to "Constanta Airlines," emphasizes the strategic importance of Ukrainian aviation for the country’s image and its development.
The Brave1 platform is preparing to launch an artificial intelligence-based drone program after voting on amendments to the state budget. The Ministry of Digital Transformation is also developing the "mathematics of war" direction for collecting high-quality data.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reacted to Donald Trump's statement about a possible shortening of the 50-day period for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement. The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, noted that the United States understands the need to fight Russian aggression.
The Head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, announced the easing of criteria for defense industry enterprises to participate in the Defence City initiative.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin after missile strikes on Kyiv. He is considering shortening the 50-day deadline for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
The investigation into the mass murder of Ukrainian prisoners of war in Olenivka continues, not all involved have been identified. Russia has not provided access to the crime scene to international organizations, and former heads of the colony have been notified of suspicion.
On July 28, a powerful downpour flooded the vestibule of the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv, whose roof was damaged after a Russian attack. Lightning struck a pine tree in Partisan Glory Park, causing a fire.
On July 28-29, 2022, Russians killed over 50 captured Ukrainian defenders from "Azovstal" in Olenivka, and about 150 more were wounded. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasizes that this crime is a reminder of Russia's disregard for international humanitarian law.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova welcomed the signing of the law on strengthening ARMA's institutional capacity. This step is in line with commitments regarding the Ukraine Facility and paves the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in aid from the EU.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the team involved in the release of prisoners, including the liberated defenders of Mariupol and paramedic Taira. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale war, 5,857 people have been returned, with another 555 outside of exchanges.
A number of public organizations and media demand the immediate resumption of online broadcasts of plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada, starting from the next one. This decision is of fundamental importance for anti-corruption reform and Ukraine's European integration.