On August 17, GRU drones hit the railway station "Liski" in the Voronezh region. This disrupted railway communication and stopped the supply of ammunition and personnel to the occupiers.
Donald Trump said he does not want to publicly reveal his disagreements with Vladimir Putin. He noted that Ukraine and President Zelenskyy must agree to possible arrangements.
Donald Trump stated about a "very good meeting" with Vladimir Putin, noting agreement on many points. Trump expressed a desire to stop the deaths of people in Ukraine, although a full understanding regarding a ceasefire was not reached.
Donald Trump rated the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska a 10 out of 10. A full understanding regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine was not reached.
Putin and Trump leave Alaska after talks. Trump canceled lunch with the Russian delegation.
US President Donald Trump stated about excellent relations with Putin and the desire to have business relations with the Russian Federation. He noted that the US has become the most desirable country for deals.
The Russian Federation has prepared documents for the resumption of air travel with the USA, which are currently being discussed. This was the result of agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the USA.
Vladimir Putin stated that agreements with Donald Trump will become a starting point for pragmatic and business relations between the Russian Federation and the USA. Putin also noted that cooperation between the countries has huge potential, particularly in the space industry.
Vladimir Putin announced excellent contact with Donald Trump and the achievement of an agreement. It, according to him, will help build a path to peace in Ukraine, eliminating the sources of conflict.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a joint press conference after the conclusion of the summit in Alaska. The meeting took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Donald Trump's and Vladimir Putin's talks in Alaska have concluded. Putin ignored questions about stopping the killing of civilians in Ukraine.
Western media, including Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times, described the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska as very warm and friendly. NBC highlighted the contrast with the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy.
A rally in support of Ukraine is taking place in Alaska during the Trump-Putin summit. Protesters are holding blue and yellow flags and expressing support for Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. A stage with the inscription "ALASKA 2025" and a red carpet in the shape of the letter G were prepared for the leaders.
Two Ukrainians born in 2007 and 2008 have been detained in Poland on suspicion of vandalism against monuments. They have been remanded in custody for three months, and one of them is suspected of placing red-and-black flags and inscriptions with "Banderite slogans" on buildings and memorials to the victims of the Volyn tragedy.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
Four deputies in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Cherkasy regions have been notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information totaling almost UAH 29 million. Among them is Cherkasy City Council deputy Araik Mkrtchyan, who failed to declare over UAH 9.7 million in savings.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
A 17-year-old Ukrainian has been detained for three months on suspicion of vandalizing a monument to the victims of the Volyn tragedy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is monitoring the situation, and the consulate is in contact with Polish law enforcement.
Today, August 15, the presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will meet at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage. The US Secret Service is providing unprecedented security for both leaders, deploying hundreds of reinforcements and special equipment.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 4500/USD, which is a strengthening of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.44/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.37/PLN.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that no appeals from Ukrainians regarding the bus accident near Cairo have been received. There is no information about the presence of Ukrainians among the victims in local law enforcement agencies.
The SBU has collected evidence against 12 members of the “Other Ukraine” group, which operates in Moscow. They were engaged in discrediting Ukraine and destabilizing the situation in partner countries.
Viktor Medvedchuk and 12 members of an organized group are suspected of cooperating with the military-political leadership of the Russian Federation. They are accused of subversive activities in the information sphere against Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko states that the right to defense has been abused in the case of the murder on the funicular. The prosecutor's office will appeal to the Disciplinary Commission of the Bar due to the sixth disruption of the session.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution in the case of the murder of a young man on the funicular. He explained this by his duty, the protection of children's rights, and the desire for a just punishment.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court extended the pre-trial detention of Artem Kosov, accused in the case of the teenager's death on the funicular. The arrest will be valid until October 11 without the right to bail.
Shevchenkivskyi Court of Kyiv appointed a free lawyer for Artem Kosov, accused of killing a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The defendant's lawyer once again failed to appear at the court hearing.
In Kyiv, the trial began in the case of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The prosecution is personally represented by Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko.
The situation in the Dobropillia direction is gradually stabilizing. Previously, Russian groups used the tactic of "infiltration," penetrating beyond the first line of defense.
