#Independence Day

Ukraine marks 35 years of Independence: over this time, national music has come a long way from cassettes and radio to streaming and viral hits, becoming the soundtrack of several generations.

On Independence Day, Zelensky stated that the "Flamingo" missile should become a mass weapon for regular strikes deep into Russia. On the night of August 24, drones attacked Ozon logistics centers and a warehouse in Krasnodar.

On the 35th Independence Day, Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Ukraine will not fall and that Putin made a mistake by failing to account for the people. The president recalled the 1,643 days of war and the interception of more than 90% of drones by air defense.

On August 24, Independence Day, Ukraine is expected to have warm and dry weather with no precipitation: up to +26° in the west and north during the day, and up to +30° over the rest of the territory. In Kyiv — light cloud cover.

By the 35th anniversary of Independence, Ukraine faces internal turbulence: protests following a government reshuffle, a NABU investigation around the deputy head of the Office of the President, and the slow advance of Russian troops at the front.

RBC-Ukraine has compiled seven love brands of Ukraine for Independence Day. We analyze how ATB, with a billion purchases in 2025, and COMFY, with 115 stores, turned routine choices into years of trust.

An audiovisual installation titled "The Future Remembers" has launched on the "Motherland Monument" in Kiev for Independence Day. Until September 1, Cossack, Crimean Tatar, and ancient ornaments come to life on the sculpture every evening.

On the morning of August 21, a large blue-and-yellow flag was spotted in the sky over Dnipro, which, according to witness reports, was transported by a drone. Footage circulated on Telegram channels; the organizers of the action have not been officially named.

For Independence Day in August 2026, Ukrainians will receive a one-time payment of 450 to 3,100 hryvnias. Most will get the money automatically, while those who recently acquired the status must file an application with the Pension Fund by August 21.

🇺🇦 35 years ago, the Flag of Independence was brought into the Verkhovna Rada. Now, 1,000 of its copies are helping Ukrainian soldiers! 🤖💪 #Independence #Ukraine #Charity

🇺🇦 August 24, 2026 — Independence Day of Ukraine. This year the holiday falls on a Monday, but there will be no day off due to martial law. 📉 According to legislation, norms regarding holidays do not apply. 💰 However, certain categories of citizens will receive one-time financial aid from 450 to 3100 UAH. 📅 Martial law has been extended until the end of August by a decree dated July 13, 2026.

🇺🇦 The OKKO gas station network has joined the 'Flag of Independence' project for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 🔹 The company purchased 100 copies of the 1991 flag: 75 for schools, 25 for regions. 🔹 Donated 4 million UAH for the purchase of ground robotic complexes (GRC) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔹 GRCs save lives by performing dangerous tasks instead of humans (evacuation, cargo delivery). Since the start of the war, OKKO has transferred more than 4.3 billion UAH to assist the army. 🇺🇦💙💛 #OKKO #Ukraine #ArmedForcesOfUkraine #Charity #ComeBackAlive

🇺🇦 Money for Independence Day: who will receive it automatically and who needs to hurry to the PFU The PFU has clarified the rules for the one-time assistance payment in August 2026. ✅ Pensioners and subsidy recipients — money will come automatically. ✅ Military personnel — payment will be made through their unit. ⚠️ Others need to submit an application by October 1. Details in the article.

💰 One-time payment for Independence Day 2026: who is eligible for the funds and can they be used to pay utility bills? ✅ The payment is due to participants in combat operations, veterans, persons with disabilities, orphans, and low-income pensioners. ✅ The payment amount is 2000 hryvnias. ✅ A lawyer confirmed: money can be spent on any needs, including paying utility bills. ✅ You can submit an application through the «Dія» portal or in person at the PFU. ⏳ Deadline for submission — until August 20, 2026. #IndependenceDay #Payment2026 #PFU #SocialSupport

PFU confirmed: the one-time Independence Day payment will not affect the calculation of basic social assistance. 🇺🇦💰 One-time payments are not counted in family income, so the amount of support will not change. #socialassistance #PFU #IndependenceDay