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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on the producer of the cartoon "Masha and the Bear" and on Yuriy Ivaniushchenko, a former lawmaker from the Party of Regions. Decrees No. 744 and No. 746 were published on the president’s website on Thursday. The Presidential Office said Ivaniushchenko is a suspect in a criminal case involving the legalization of land plots worth more than UAH 160 million.

As a result of an overnight attack by Russia, Tabaky international checkpoint on the border with Moldova was damaged, leading to the temporary suspension of processing for individuals and vehicles, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported. "In Odesa region, as a result of Russian attack, Tabaky checkpoint was damaged. On the night of August 21, the enemy attacked Bolhrad and Izmail districts of Odesa region with Shahed drones," according to a Telegram statement.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced that he, together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Economy, held a meeting with the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada and the leaders of all parliamentary factions and groups regarding budgetary challenges for 2026-2027 and the fulfillment of financial obligations for that period. "We focused specifically on working together on government bills on which external financing depends – at a level sufficient to cover existing needs.

Some 70% of Ukrainians would vote in favor of EU accession if a referendum were held. This is according to an analytical report titled "Opinions and views of Ukrainian population on European integration" prepared by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) at the request of Ukraine2EU and in cooperation with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine. The survey was conducted in May-June 2026.

One person was injured after a second UAV crashed in Kyiv's Holosiivsky district on Thursday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. "One person was injured in Holosiivsky district, where firefighters are extinguishing a fire on the grounds of a non-residential building. Medical personnel are providing assistance," Klitschko said on Telegram.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex and individuals who maintain ties with Russia despite the war.

The price of olive oil in the UK has more than doubled in the past five years, the largest increase among consumer goods, according to research from investment platform AJ Bell. Olive oil has risen in price by 108% since July 2021, primarily due to crop failures and rising energy prices. Among goods and services, only mortgage rates have increased more significantly over this period – by 152%. Consumer prices began to rise sharply in August 2021.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs additional missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, which partners can provide, and that Ukraine is ready to purchase them. "We need missiles for the Patriot system; this is something only our partners can provide. At all levels, we are making it clear to them both our need and the fact that we know our partners can meet this need.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that decisions are being prepared to restructure the diplomatic team, particularly regarding relations with the United States. "We are preparing decisions within the diplomatic team – new approaches are needed in certain areas, particularly in the United States. Appointments will be made following the necessary consultations. Ukraine needs results," Zelenskyy said in an evening address on Thursday.

Around 15:00 on Thursday, Russian invaders attacked a cyclist with a drone in Darivka, according to Head of Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin said. "As a result of the enemy drone strike, a 39-year-old man sustained fatal injuries," he said on Telegram.