Kyiv police are investigating a case under the article on domestic violence against actor Kostiantyn Temlyak. His ex-girlfriend accuses him of assault and moral abuse.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin explained the necessity of vaccinating children before schooling. Children with temporary contraindications may be admitted to school under certain conditions, otherwise they may be offered another type of education.
From January 1, 2026, Ukraine will update its National Vaccination Calendar, introducing a European approach with multicomponent vaccines. A new HPV vaccine will appear for girls aged 12-13, and the country will completely abandon the oral polio vaccine.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin said that the current wave of COVID-19 will last until the end of September. Currently, there are no grounds for introducing quarantine restrictions in any region.
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity plans to create a department for internally displaced persons. This will improve support for IDPs, as the coordination of these policies has been transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin stated that measles is threat #1 for children's groups. Almost 1200 cases of measles have been recorded in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, most of them among children.
The White House is planning a possible trilateral meeting of the US, Russian, and Ukrainian presidents in Budapest. The US Secret Service is preparing for the summit, although the final location may change.
The head of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Vinnytsia region was notified of suspicion of human trafficking. He forcibly used subordinate rescuers on his own construction sites.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has discovered a new Russian UAV with LTE communication and remote control capability. It can be a reconnaissance, strike, or decoy target.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3557/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. The exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and zloty on the interbank market and in exchange offices have also been updated.
August 20 marks World Mosquito Day, World Laziness Day, International Medical Transport Day, and Virtual Worlds Day. These holidays are dedicated to important events and phenomena in the world.
President Zelenskyy discussed with the President of the European Council, António Costa, further steps and the preparation of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Pressure on Russia must increase until it takes real steps to stop the war.
The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is assessed as positive, having launched a negotiation process involving Putin. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that everything now depends on the Russian dictator.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
The resolution on the return of live broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada meetings is expected from the beginning of the new session in September. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that it will be submitted and voted on.
The United States, together with its allies, is creating security guarantees for Ukraine, which will be implemented after a peace agreement. This will allow Ukraine to feel safe in the future.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his intention to organize a meeting between Zelensky, Trump, and Putin. The goal is to conclude an agreement that will require concessions from all parties.
The presidents of Ukraine and the USA discussed security guarantees, as well as prisoner exchange. More than 30 countries will provide specific security guarantees to Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy gifted Donald Trump a golf club from junior sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Kostiantyn Kartavtsev. In response, Trump presented Zelenskyy with symbolic keys to the White House.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2589/USD, strengthening it by 9 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.17/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.33/PLN.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Donald Trump to influence Vladimir Putin to achieve a ceasefire before the next trilateral meeting. Trump replied that a ceasefire was not in his previous wars, but he would consider such an option.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a quick peace agreement. He stated this after negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the idea of a truce.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine will receive NATO-like protection with the support of European leaders. He confirmed that Ukraine will not become a NATO member but will receive security guarantees.
Donald Trump announced a future discussion of a possible land swap. The details and context of this statement are not currently being disclosed.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine now has the opportunity to purchase weapons from the USA. This opens up new prospects for strengthening the country's defense capabilities.
Donald Trump stated that the Ukraine will be provided with "very good security guarantees. " He noted that the details have not yet been discussed.
Donald Trump stated that he would hold a conversation with Vladimir Putin. The Russian president is awaiting his call after today's meetings.
Donald Trump stated that holding a trilateral meeting depends on progress in negotiations. He emphasized the importance of achieving concrete results.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine expects from the meeting an understanding of the parameters of future security guarantees and the приближення of a trilateral meeting.
This year, the Ministry of Economy will submit a new Labor Code to the Verkhovna Rada. It will replace the outdated 1971 code and modernize employment forms.
