Donald Trump told European and Ukrainian leaders that the US is ready to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, but under certain conditions. This was discussed at a virtual meeting organized by Germany, before Trump's summit with Putin.
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast are facing a shortage of private shuttle drivers, which is worsening monthly. Mobilization and checkpoints hinder the influx of new personnel.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5149/USD, which devalued it by 9 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.64/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.42/PLN.
President Zelenskyy stated that his position on the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas has not changed, based on the Constitution of Ukraine. He emphasized that the issue of territorial integrity is complex and cannot ignore the will of the people.
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders held an online summit. Merz spoke about the main message conveyed by the US president.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget approved the bill on the revision of the state budget, increasing expenditures for non-military needs. Additional funds will be directed to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, school meals, and the purchase of medicines.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin, where he was met by Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeiev. A bilateral meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and participation in a video conference with European leaders, NATO Secretary General, and US President Trump are planned.
In Zaporizhzhia, a man shot at TCC employees in the middle of the street. Police are working at the scene.
The former deputy head of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been served with a notice of suspicion in a case concerning a corruption scheme involving over one million hryvnias. He organized the purchase of tablets at an inflated price from a controlled company.
57 Ukrainian citizens faced deportation from Poland after incidents at Max Korzh's concert in Warsaw. Three Ukrainians born in 1995, 2002, and 2005 were detained for acts of aggression and prohibited symbols.
The High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced Anatoliy Khmilkovskyi, a deputy of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi District Council, to 5 years in prison. He was found guilty of inciting bribery of local deputies and fraud.
Kamikaze drones of Ukrainian intelligence, together with units of the Defense Forces, attacked the Transneft Druzhba oil pumping station in the Bryansk region. This caused a fire at the Unecha oil pumping station, which is a key hub of the oil pipeline.
European leaders aim to prepare Trump for a meeting with Putin, fearing a "dirty deal" on Ukraine. They will hold a virtual summit to set boundaries and discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
The former director of the infrastructure department of the Uzhhorod City Council and a private entrepreneur-appraiser will face trial. They are accused of selling land of the former plant for UAH 16.7 million at a market value of UAH 86.3 million.
President Zelenskyy is in Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Merz. After that, a video conference will take place with the participation of European leaders, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and US President Trump.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider the bill on the Military Ombudsman next week. This will allow the creation of an Office for the systemic protection of servicemen's rights, as the current efforts of one person are insufficient.
The exchange of prisoners of war following the second round of negotiations in Istanbul is not yet complete. Russia has not returned seriously ill, seriously wounded, and young Ukrainian defenders.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that there should be no "gifts" to Russia, as every concession provokes further aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine's position is unchanged: peace through strength is the only effective approach to negotiations.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic will continue joint arms production projects, and cooperation will be intensified. The Czech Republic will provide Ukraine with 1.8 million rounds of ammunition by the end of the year and participates in the aviation coalition.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that increasing the cost of aggression for Russia is a key tool to compel Putin to serious negotiations. Ukraine needs US leadership for an effective security architecture and for Russia to realize the futility of its strategic goals.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with his Czech counterpart. The problem of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war was discussed at the press conference.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked the "Orenburg Helium Plant", the only enterprise in the Russian Federation that produces a critical component for missiles. Local residents heard explosions, authorities blocked a section of the M-5 "Ural" highway.
President Zelenskyy discussed Russian attacks and sanctions with Indian Prime Minister Modi. India supports Ukraine's peace efforts and the position that "everything concerning Ukraine must be resolved with Ukraine's participation."
Ukrainian military personnel are stabilizing the situation in the north and moving to counter-offensive actions. AFU officer Andriy Tkachuk stated that there is no physical threat to Kherson.
According to Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Andriy Tkachuk, there are already over 110,000 Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. An additional transfer of forces would lead to a weakening of other sections of the front.
Russian troops have launched a full-scale offensive in the Dobropillia direction, penetrating the AFU's defense and forming a "gray zone. " The situation in the Pokrovsk direction remains very difficult, with the enemy fighting for Rodynske.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
SBU drones hit the Arzamas Instrument-Making Plant in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region. This enterprise produces gyroscopic devices, control systems, and onboard computers for Kh-32 and Kh-101 missiles.
The number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 is increasing in Kyiv, including severe cases. This is due to the seasonal surge in incidence and people returning from vacation.
A People's Deputy from the energy committee stated that there is no need to raise electricity prices for the population in 2026. The only factor that can affect tariffs is Russian attacks on the energy system.
