Despite the reversal of the controversial law that took away Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies' independence, the scandal appears to have damaged the president’s approval.

Amy B. Zegart
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky takes the reins of the Economic Security Bureau after the government controversially blocked his appointment on July 8, citing his estranged father’s Russian citizenship as a security concern.

Russia launched 45 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight. Thirty-six were intercepted, while nine drones hit three different locations, the Air Force reported.

President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who had no diplomatic experience before joining the current administration, is seen as more sympathetic to Moscow than many other members of Trump’s team.

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, warned on Aug. 5 that Russia is accelerating its mobilization efforts, with plans to form 10 new military divisions by the end of the year. In response, Ukraine has “no other …
On June 4, 2025, MilitaryLand reported on the 41st Mechanized Brigade joining the 12th Army Corps, becoming the first fully established mechanized formation within the corps. This was reported by…
After enduring a Russian occupation, a manmade flood, and drone attacks that turned its streets into a human safari, the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson could soon be made completely unlivable.
The extended range of Russian drones flown from across …
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it …
Russia has officially withdrawn from its moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles (INF). This move paves the way for potential tests of the new "Oreshnik" missile systems at the Kapustin Yar range. The Russian …
Key developments on Aug. 5: