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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.

At an August 23 press conference, Zelensky rejected the idea of elections during the war, calling it a 'tsunami,' and responded to the call by former Defense Minister Fedorov. KIS poll: only 15% of Ukrainians support voting before the end of the fighting.

Sean Penn has become the executive producer of the documentary film "Black Sunflowers" about the coming of age of Ukrainian youth during the war. The world premiere of the film is scheduled for the 51st Toronto Film Festival.

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will respond 'fairly and with long-range strikes' to the mass night attack on Kyiv and the region, which, according to him, resulted in 15 deaths.

First Deputy Head of the President's Office Kyslytsia stated that Putin does not strive for negotiations, calculating that Ukraine will not survive the winter. Meanwhile, Kyiv continues the diplomatic track and awaits the visit of American negotiators.

Irina Mosulezna, an expert from Join UP! Ukraine, explained why the return of civil aviation to Ukraine will not repeat the Israeli scenario: the nature of threats and security infrastructure are fundamentally different.

The «Ranok» publishing house in Kharkiv will need three to five years to recover after a Russian strike that destroyed warehouses containing millions of textbooks. The company is launching an anti-crisis plan: reprinting 620,000 books, implementing cost-saving measures, and establishing new logistics.

Russian strikes in the Kyiv region damaged the Fozzy distribution center in Martusovka and an Yves Rocher warehouse. The companies are restructuring logistics and have temporarily suspended online orders.

The first home stadium of Donetsk's Shakhtar, opened in 1936, has turned into a dump after more than a decade of neglect: the pitch has been overgrown with trees, the stands have collapsed, and the grounds are littered with trash.

Germany has allocated €50 million for the restoration of the NSC at Chernobyl NPP following a Russian drone attack in February 2025. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the German delegation for the prompt decision.

The level of pessimism among Russians has reached record levels since 1991: 66% of citizens expect difficult times amidst war, a fuel crisis, and fear of mobilization.

The Office of the President of Ukraine rejected former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's proposal to hold elections during the war as unrealistic. The OP stated that ensuring the security of voting under attack conditions is impossible.

The Verkhovna Rada approved Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The new head of the MFA defined three priorities: a just peace, accession to the EU and NATO, and supporting global Ukrainianness.

🇺🇦 Former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has called for elections to be held in Ukraine during wartime. According to him, democracy cannot be a hostage of Russia, and the right to vote must be available to all citizens, including military personnel and refugees. The politician also pointed to a crisis of trust in the authorities due to bureaucracy and the opacity of decision-making. #elections #Ukraine #Fedorov #politics

⚠️ The Union of Cities of Ukraine has warned about the risks of Draft Law No. 14405. The document simplifies the dismissal of community heads, which could lead to a crisis in local self-government. Currently, 321 municipalities are operating without a legally elected head. The UCA proposes returning to the 2022 practice. #Ukraine #LocalSelfGovernment #DraftLaw14405

🚨 On the night of August 18, 2026, Moscow and the region were subjected to a massive drone attack. According to Mayor Sobyanin, air defenses shot down between 40 and 83 targets. 🔥 Fires were recorded in residential buildings and industrial facilities, including a possible strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery. This is already the second major attack in two days — previously, a Wildberries warehouse burned down. #Moscow #Drones #AirDefense #War

🇵🇱 Poland prepares for war with Russia: Cezary Tomczak warns of a possible provocation in the coming months. Warsaw no longer divides scenarios into "realistic" and "unrealistic," but focuses on probability. Ukraine has held back the RF, but the threat remains. #Poland #Russia #NATO #War

🇺🇦 Legendary footballer Vladimir Ezersky spoke about his choice in 2022 when he swapped the ball for a weapon. In the interview, he shared his impressions of serving in the "Chaika" battalion, described the evolution of recruitment in the AFU, and highlighted the role of athletes in defending Ukraine. 🏆⚽️ #Ukraine #Football #AFU #Ezersky