Antonina Tumanova
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an increase in the number of guided aerial bombs dropped by Russian aviation in August to 4390 units. In total, 5027 combat engagements were recorded at the front in August.
The Élysée Palace confirmed the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, which will be led by Macron and Starmer. Zelenskyy's participation is expected to discuss security guarantees.
Vladyslav Vanat, the top scorer of the UPL for two seasons, has moved to Spanish "Girona". The forward signed a contract after a successful medical examination.
President Zelenskyy announced a technological Staff meeting with the participation of missile, drone, and air defense manufacturers to increase production. The acceleration of additional air defense system supplies was also discussed.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed preparations for the heating season. Key points include energy, procurement of air defense, and gas volumes.
In the Kyiv region, a 14-year-old moped driver collided with a minivan while exiting a secondary road. As a result of the accident, the driver and his 15-year-old passenger were injured and hospitalized.
Leaders of eight Nordic and Baltic states reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and Donald Trump's efforts to end Russian aggression. They demand a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, and the return of abducted children.
In the North Slobozhansky direction, Ukrainian units advanced by 1-2. 5 km. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue active operations to destroy the enemy and liberate settlements.
In Kharkiv on August 16, a Nissan driver drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 20-year-old woman and her five-month-old child. The injured were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with European leaders tomorrow to prepare for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that America is ready to participate in security guarantees.
The sixth case of botulism has been recorded in the Kyiv region this year. A man was hospitalized in serious condition after consuming homemade dried fish.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Donald Trump's proposal to transfer Donetsk Oblast to freeze the front. Trump believes Ukraine should make a deal with Russia.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Washington to get clarification from Donald Trump. Kyiv is surprised by the sudden US abandonment of the ceasefire demand before negotiations.
At the summit in Alaska, Putin demanded guarantees of official status for the Russian language and security for Russian Orthodox churches in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin stated Russia's desire to end hostilities in Ukraine after the summit in Alaska. He discussed this issue with Donald Trump, calling the conversation frank and substantive.
EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Russia has no intention of ending the war anytime soon. Europe will continue to support Ukraine, working on the 19th package of sanctions.
Leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will hold a video conference on Sunday before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington. The meeting will be co-chaired by Macron, Merz, and Starmer.
Residents of Volgograd report a column of thick black smoke in the area of the oil refinery, and Rosaviatsia has restricted the airport's operations. Local Telegram channels claim that this is a planned discharge of petroleum products.
Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.
After meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump believes that Putin agrees to the idea of a trilateral summit. It will involve Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not received information from Donald Trump regarding his talks with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting did not lead to a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, and a lunch between the US and Russian teams will not take place.
Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska have concluded. The US stated there was no agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite Russia's claims of a productive meeting.
Russian Ambassador to the USA, Kirill Dmitriev, positively assessed the negotiations between Putin and Trump, calling them excellent. The meeting lasted about three hours.
Olha Kharlan emotionally reacted to the meeting of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. The fencer condemned the red carpet laid out for the "war criminal."
The White House released a new photo of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, captioning it as "historic. " In the photo, the leaders are walking on a red carpet.
Donald Trump announced the laureates of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, including Kiss, Sylvester Stallone, and Gloria Gaynor. Tom Cruise declined the award, citing scheduling difficulties.
US and Russian presidents, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, began talks in Alaska. During their handshake, B-2 bombers and F-22 fighters flew overhead.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump began a meeting at Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Alaska. The dictator got into the US president's limousine for a one-on-one conversation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin arrived in Anchorage. A summit with US President Donald Trump will be held there.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian military stopped the enemy's advance and cleared seven settlements. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.