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Rutte: partners agree on two levels of security guarantees
Security guarantees for Ukraine, agreed upon by European countries and the USA, will consist of two levels. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Apartment prices have increased in Ukraine
In Ukraine, apartment prices continue to gradually rise. In the second quarter of 2025, housing prices were nearly 15% higher compared to last year.
Researchers have discovered over 40 potentially new species of marine organisms
The expedition, organized by the Australian Marine Research Agency (CSIRO) in collaboration with other scientific institutions, lasted 20 days.
The USA has halted intelligence sharing about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
The Director of the U.S. National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive prohibiting sharing any information about peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia with allies.
Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law that grants servicemen the right to guaranteed leave.
Law on military leaves: guaranteed 15 days and an additional 14 for UBD
The Ministry of Health reported which region recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases
As of August 21, the highest number of COVID-19 cases registered since the beginning of the month is in Kyiv and Kyiv region.
The USA plans to play a minimal role in providing security guarantees to Ukraine
The Pentagon stated that the US intends to play a minimal role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, placing more responsibility on Europe.
On the night of August 21, Russian troops launched a massive combined strike on Ukrainian cities
Air Defense forces have neutralized 577 air targets. There are missile and strike UAV hits at 11 locations.
In Ukraine, plans are underway to strengthen penalties for illegal departure abroad
The new bill provides for both administrative and criminal sanctions for illegal border crossing and exceeding the permitted stay outside Ukraine.
The Council approved amendments to the 2025 Budget
The Verkhovna Rada approved changes to the State Budget-2025 amounting to 36.7 billion UAH, reallocating non-military expenditures.
A scheme for selling certificates uncovered at the MSCC
Former head of the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission of the Ministry of Health and other individuals received suspicions of document forgery
Russians attacked port infrastructure in Odesa region
During the night, Russian troops launched drone strikes on the Izmail district in Odessa region. As a result of the attack, port infrastructure was damaged, and there is a casualty.