Border guards detained three Sri Lankan citizens who were trying to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Slovakia. The foreigners were hiding in sunflowers and corn, and were detected using video surveillance and a drone.
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry denied information about plans to extradite men of military age to Ukraine. The Ministry called such reports part of a disinformation campaign against Moldova.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Russia must negotiate in good faith. This is influenced by two factors: pressure on the battlefield and in the international arena. Ukraine is ready to engage Russia in the second Peace Summit.
On July 31 at 18:00, the deadline for applications for bachelor's and some master's programs is over. Due to the heavy load, the website Vstup-2024 may work slower, the Ministry of Education and Science advises using the direct link.
The US agreed to equip Ukraine's F-16s with modern weapons, including HARM and AMRAAM missiles. Pilot training and aircraft maintenance remain challenges to the effective use of the fighters.
In 11 months, cargo turnover through the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 60 million tons, of which 40. 6 million tons were exported food. Ukraine remains the guarantor of global food security, and export revenues are the basis of financial stability.
Ukraine has invited China to participate in interim meetings on the points of the Ukrainian peace formula. The Chinese side took this proposal seriously, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said.
The head of the Kyiv RMA reported on the construction of fortifications and anti-tank ditches in the region. Anti-corruption measures have been implemented and experts have been engaged to control quality and costs.
The President of Ukraine announced the almost complete completion of the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn Oblast. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these defense lines and the strong defense on the Ukrainian side.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó holds phone consultations with his counterparts from Russia and Slovakia over Ukraine's decision to stop the transit of Lukoil's oil. Hungary considers Ukraine's actions a violation of the Association Agreement with the EU.
The Ukrainian team lost to China with a score of 41:45 in the quarterfinals of the fencing tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Now the Ukrainian national team will compete for 5-8 places in the Olympic tournament.
The NACP presented a new series of the project 'Fighting Corruption is Easy' about enrolling children in kindergarten. Thanks to digitalization, the process has become simpler and more transparent, with just a simple registration in the electronic queue.
The President thanked the manufacturers for supporting the economy and discussed energy and security issues. Volyn entrepreneurs will receive UAH 1.6 billion in support under the 'Made in Ukraine' platform.
MP Heorhiy Mazurashu believes that changing the name of Brovary to Brovari is not a priority during the war. He emphasizes that the opinion of the city's residents should play a decisive role in this matter.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a textile company in Volyn, which is one of the five largest taxpayers to the local budget. He thanked the employees for their contribution to strengthening Ukraine's economy.
Yulia Sosiedka was recognized as a victim in the criminal proceedings against the Director of the NBU Legal Department. The case concerns the recommendation to withdraw Concorde's claims against the NBU in the amount of UAH 63.5 million.
NABU plans to purchase 10 special vehicles for UAH 14. 2 million with two-zone climate control and Apple Card. The purchase comes amid criticism of the anti-corruption agency's efficiency and costs.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed two contracts with Ukrainian producers worth about UAH 5 billion. President Zelenskyy and Minister Umerov visited defense companies during a working trip.
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure spoke about simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a critical enterprise for carriers. The criteria have been amended and the list of companies that can apply for employee reservation has been expanded.
The President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of border security with Russia and Belarus. In Volyn, fortifications have been built, anti-tank ditches and barrier fences have been installed to protect against possible invasion.
Since the beginning of 2024, 119 Ukrainian citizens have been recognized as victims of human trafficking. Among them are 44 women, 65 men, and 10 children who suffered from various types of exploitation.
Ukraine's government plans to expand rail and road connections with Poland by opening a new border crossing point, and to set up a commission with Moldova to build a bridge across the Dniester.
Russia has transferred the seized Ukrainian resorts to the subordination of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The occupiers plan to send state employees and students there to compensate for the loss of ordinary tourists.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has approved the State Program for Strengthening Ukrainian National and Civic Identity until 2028. The program covers key tasks in patriotic education, civic education and cooperation between stakeholders.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the expansion of the electronic queue system 'eChezha' to 28 checkpoints. The system has been used by 1.4 million trucks and 100,000 buses, which has improved the convenience of crossing the border.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine expects the G7 to quickly develop procedures for the transfer of $50 billion from Russian assets. These funds are important for covering Ukraine's budget expenditures in 2025.
Olga Harlan commented on her hug with Anna Bashta after the fight at the Olympics. The Ukrainian emphasized that Bashta has been representing Azerbaijan, not Russia, for 5 years.
Five men were detained on the border with Romania who were trying to illegally cross the Tisza River. Two of them paid $7500 to the organizers, while the others planned the crossing on their own.
A Russian intelligence agent who was collecting data for missile strikes on secret document caches was detained in Kharkiv. The spy worked in a bank and tried to get the information through an acquaintance in a government agency.
A 47-year-old Georgian soldier, Bondo Gagnidze, was fatally wounded during a Russian assault in Luhansk region. He became the 69th Georgian soldier to die in the war in Ukraine.