Political news from Kyiv region, government decisions and Ukraine politics
Russian logistics and oil refining have come under systematic pressure from Ukrainian long-range drones — and these are no longer isolated incidents, but a visible pattern.
South Korea has always appeared as a showcase of Asian democracy. But on August 7, 2026, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Seoul, five European and international human rights organizations made a statement that would have sounded unthinkable not long ago: the country has "crossed an alarming threshold." The reason is a 95-year-old man awaiting trial behind bars on a non-violent charge.
Not hackers or drones — Russia is betting on an insider within the system. Sweden has shown what classic espionage looks like in 2024 and why diplomatic missions are the perfect cover.
The head of the criminal police Andrii Nebitov announced an arithmetic increase in the number of weapons in circulation and corresponding crimes.
According to the commander of the Space Forces, the enemy is currently capable of attacking Ukraine with a volley of 77 missiles.
Over several weeks of summer, more than 1.5 million books and textbooks have been destroyed — and the biggest gap now is precisely in the school curriculum, which will be difficult to fill a month before the school year begins.
Hunter Biden's admission that Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones is not merely a family matter, but rather a move in the political dispute over whether the former president's team concealed the true state of his health.
Serbia's president promised Zelensky a new batch of energy and medical equipment before winter, while remaining the only Balkan country that has not joined sanctions against Moscow.
At least 12 Kharkiv residents were injured, including one in serious condition.
Civil aviation pilots are increasingly flying "blind" due to Russian navigation jamming, with the consequences affecting not only crews but also passengers, cargo operators, and airline budgets.
American expert Melinda Haring publicly proposed four candidates to Zelenskyy for Washington — and in doing so revealed how much the power vacuum around this position benefits everyone except the president himself.
The Law and Justice party's idea to deport unemployed Ukrainians of draft age appears to be a simple punishment, but in reality it targets a specific group — those in the gray zone of employment, rather than all men in general.
# Kevliuk and Kyrychevskyi commented to LIGA.net on the impact of air war on ending the war
46% of citizens named ending the war as the main national priority, 37% — combating corruption. Sociologists note: the demand for peace does not displace the demand for justice.
Russian assault groups justify their failures near Zaporizhzhia by citing a fictional river, when in reality they are encountering open steppe where they are spotted at the start of their movement.
Washington and Tehran are again talking about opening the Strait of Hormuz "very soon" — but similar promises have been made before, and no concrete agreement has been reached yet.
Despite the difficult situation for Russians on the front in the Zaporizhzhia region, there should be no expectation of relief in terms of shelling in the near future.
CNN sources express concern over depleting air defense system stockpiles, but the White House assures that the US has sufficient ammunition supplies.
Russia again struck the Ukrainian capital and the region with missiles and drones, killing and wounding dozens of people.
Matthew Whitaker emphasized that negotiations regarding licenses for the production of interceptors are ongoing, but a deal will not be reached in the near term.
# Former Foreign Minister Warns — September Elections in Eastern Germany Unlikely to Break Coalition, but Could Change Officials Responsible for Kyiv Support A former foreign minister has cautioned that September elections in Germany's eastern regions are unlikely to collapse the current governing coalition, but could result in personnel changes among officials whose decisions determine continued support for Kyiv.
# In a week, Russia received protests from Sweden, Romania, Poland, and India — but for residents of Kyiv and Slovyansk, this changes nothing so far.
On July 30, the diplomat assured that there would be no resignation, but by August 3, Zelensky signed a decree dismissing her. We're analyzing why this happened now and who benefits from the pause between the "personal decision" and the criminal case.
Trump Media launches paid channel that gives traders the U.S. president's posts faster than the rest of the market. The service costs 100,000 dollars per month, which critics call monetizing the presidential office.
A vessel flying the Cameroonian flag attempted to evade inspection in the Mediterranean Sea — the captain initially refused to cooperate until a military team landed on board from a helicopter.
Rescuers eliminated the threat following a strike on critical infrastructure.
The detonation has stopped, but the fate of five servicemen remains unknown – the search operation has been ongoing for the second day.
The Defense Ministry cited impressive figures ahead of Air Force Day, but one night in early August showed just how thin a thread Ukrainian airspace hangs by.
Former Defense Minister says he will not join street protests demanding his return, but does not condemn those who took to the streets. He seeks to avoid political confrontation within the country during wartime.
Ukrainian expertise in countering "Shaheds" proved necessary to the Pentagon precisely when Trump got bogged down in a war with Iran — and this changed the tone of conversation more than any of Kyiv's diplomatic efforts over the past six months.