Figure of the week

•489 Ukrainian athletes and coaches were killed since the beginning of Russian full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine - Türkiye

•Türkiye ratified the Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine, which was signed back at the beginning of 2022.

•Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Turkish students and Ukrainian faculty members and attended the launch of the second Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi.

•Ukraine and Türkiye discussed strengthening economic cooperation and trade, intensify cooperation in the medical field.

•Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Türkiye held bilateral talks in Ankara.

Foreign Policy

•Speech by the President Zelenskyy at the First Annual International Congress on Military Medicine and Mental Health “Warrior: Life, Health, Combat Capability”.

•Ukrainian Foreign Minister D. Kuleba had a telephone call with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola.

•UNESCO World Heritage Committee called on Russia to refrain from actions that may harm Ukraine's cultural heritage

•A new package of military aid from the US to Ukraine.

Home and Frontline

•Total Russian combat losses since February 24, 2022 – to August 2, 2024, are personnel – 580 590, tanks – 8402, ACV – 16 211, artillery system – 16 161.

•Ukraine brings back bodies of 250 defenders because of repatriation efforts.

•Second anniversary of Russian terrorist attack on PoW camp in Olenivka.

•President Zelenskyy paid a working visit to the Kharkiv, Poltava, Volyn and Rivne regions.

•Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-59 guided missile and 89 Shahed attack UAVs on the night of 30-31 July.

•Serhii Kulish won silver medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics.

Learn more about Ukraine

•Ukraine boasts a rich and fascinating history that stretches back to ancient and medieval times. Remnants of this history can still be seen and felt today. What makes Ukraine unique is its blend of Western and Eastern influences, combining urban civilization with the vast steppes. Today, we present a part of this history—Ukrainian castles, which have served as sites of defense and development for centuries. In total, Ukraine has over 5,000 fortifications, but today we'll focus on those that have been best preserved.

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