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The SSU and the National Police have detained a further four people involved in the attack on military personnel and law enforcement officers in Lviv
Law enforcement officials have reported the arrest of a further four people involved in the events that took place on 8 July in Lviv during the emergency drills. Investigators are identifying all those involved in the incident.
The Council of the EU has granted Hungary access to €10 billion
The Council of the EU has approved an updated recovery and resilience plan for Hungary worth €10 billion. This paves the way for Budapest to access funds that had previously been blocked due to concerns over the rule of law, the anti-corruption system and the independence of the judiciary.
WELT explained why it will not be possible to ramp up production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine quickly
The possibility of the US authorising the production of missiles for Patriot systems in Ukraine does not mean that the problem of a shortage of interceptors will be resolved in the near future. Experts point out that launching such production requires a considerable amount of time and complex preparation.
The IEA has lowered its forecast for oil production in Russia following attacks on energy infrastructure
The International Energy Agency has revised its forecast for oil production in Russia downwards. The agency attributes this to the ongoing attacks on oil refineries, storage facilities and transport infrastructure.
Belarus continues to expand its military infrastructure near the border with Ukraine
No strike force has been detected on Belarusian territory, but the development of military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border is continuing. At the same time, according to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia continues to put pressure on Minsk to play a more active role in the war.
The State Bureau of Investigation has detained a sergeant from ‘Skela’ in connection with the case of the assault on military personnel
The State Bureau of Investigations has detained a junior sergeant who, at the time of the alleged offences, was serving in the ‘Skelya’ regiment. Investigators suspect him of assaulting two military personnel in the Kharkiv region; the victims include a military chaplain and a lieutenant-colonel.
Three kilograms of gold bars were seized from a Ukrainian citizen at the border with Poland
At the ‘Kroscienko-Smilnica’ border crossing, Polish customs officers discovered three gold bars in the possession of a Ukrainian citizen, which she had failed to declare upon entering the country. The total value of the seized gold is approximately 1.5 million zlotys.
The EU is calling for changes to Facebook and Instagram due to addiction concerns
The European Commission has provisionally found that Meta has breached the EU Digital Services Act due to the design of Facebook and Instagram, which may encourage excessive use of the platforms. The regulator is demanding changes to the way Reels, Stories, autoplay videos and the infinite feed operate.
It could take up to five months for Ukraine’s airports to reopen
The resumption of civilian flights in Ukraine could take between three and five months following the adoption of safety measures. The Verkhovna Rada states that the main condition for resuming air services is the protection of specific airports and an agreed action plan involving the military, the government and aviation experts.
In Russia, farmers are warning of risks to the grain harvest due to a shortage of diesel fuel
A shortage of diesel fuel, restrictions on its sale and rising prices are hampering the 2026 harvest in Russia. According to Forbes sources, the situation is most acute in the southern regions, which account for a significant proportion of the grain harvest.
Payments to those released from captivity have been increased: who will receive 50,000 UAH a month
The government has expanded the financial support scheme for Ukrainians who have returned from Russian captivity and require long-term inpatient treatment. Not only military personnel, but also police officers and members of the civil protection service will be eligible to receive a monthly payment of 50,000 UAH.
The 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring Stus will be issued in Ukraine on 4 September
The National Bank of Ukraine has unveiled a new 2,000-hryvnia banknote. It is dedicated to the poet, human rights activist and dissident Vasyl Stus, and the banknote will enter circulation on 4 September 2026.