Antonina Tumanova
US President Donald Trump will meet with Putin only if the Russian dictator also meets with Zelenskyy. The White House has not confirmed a bilateral meeting, but is discussing a possible trilateral meeting.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 4. 5% in July to USD 43,030.8 million. This was due to foreign exchange interventions and debt payments, partially offset by inflows from partners.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation. The leaders discussed accelerating the end of the war, preparing for an online meeting of national security advisors, and defense support for Ukraine, including financing air defense systems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, sharing the Ukrainian vision of the conversation with President Trump. The leaders agreed that work at the level of advisors and leaders should be effective.
The White House reported difficulties in organizing a meeting between Trump and Putin next week. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is open to meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.
Over the past day, 113 combat engagements took place, the enemy is actively operating in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers used 1564 kamikaze drones and carried out over 4,000 shellings.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Sumy region with the military leadership. Priorities and the Ministry of Defense's six-month plan were discussed, as well as the actions of the Air Assault Forces.
In Poltava region, 10 settlements were left without electricity due to a network accident. This affected 1699 household and 185 legal subscribers.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with President Trump and European leaders. They discussed statements made in Moscow and emphasized the need for a fair end to the war.
A new, rapidly spreading coronavirus variant XFG (Stratus) has been detected in the Poltava region. It does not cause a more severe course of the disease but may manifest as hoarseness.
The meeting between US Ambassador Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was deemed successful, but secondary US sanctions against Russia will be imposed on Friday. They are intended to prevent third-party trade with sanctioned countries.
Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have concluded.
Large-scale abuses and bribery causing over UAH 125 million in damages to the state have been exposed in Ivano-Frankivsk and Volyn regions. Among the suspects are city mayors, deputies, and heads of state-owned enterprises.
The presidents of the USA and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, have started a phone conversation.
India's Ministry of External Affairs states that US tariffs on Russian oil imports are "unfair. " Trump's decision is called "unfortunate," and India promises to protect its interests.
US President Donald Trump will hold his second phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week today. The conversation will take place amid White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
President Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment in Sumy region. Needs, provisions, and training were discussed, as well as the liberation of Andriivka and Kindrativka.
Russian dictator's aide Yuriy Ushakov reported on a "useful and constructive conversation" between Putin and Stephen Witkoff, where the "Ukrainian crisis" and strategic cooperation were discussed. Putin conveyed "some signals to the US regarding the Ukrainian issue," and similar signals were received from Donald Trump.
During the day, 113 combat engagements took place, the occupiers used 1531 kamikaze drones and carried out 3108 shellings. Ukrainian military repelled numerous attacks in various directions, including Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, and Pokrovsk.
Ukraine has received over a billion dollars from European partners — NATO members — for the purchase of American weapons. This indicates the implementation of the decisions of the Hague Summit of the Alliance.
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu died on August 5, 2025, at the age of 95. He served as head of state several times and led the main left-wing party.
The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention without the right to bail. The incident occurred on August 3, 2025, when a 43-year-old man shot a 22-year-old veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation with Trump. A draft agreement on drones, tested in war, has already been prepared by Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump. The key topic was ending the war.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
In Cherkasy, a man, stopped for verification of his registration data, threatened to detonate a grenade and tried to take TCC servicemen hostage. He was detained by special forces, who seized three grenades and a pistol.
Since the beginning of the day, 144 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy has used 1575 kamikaze drones and carried out 4020 shellings. The most active enemy actions are observed in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions.
The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country imports Russian oil due to the redirection of traditional supplies to Europe. India claims that the US and EU themselves continue trade with Russia, including energy and other goods.
The Office of the Prosecutor General opened criminal proceedings against Anatoliy Komar for illicit enrichment after a journalistic investigation. The SBI has already appealed to the NACP to monitor his lifestyle.
In Vinnytsia region, in Mohyliv-Podilskyi district, a child born in 2016, who was picking mushrooms with their father, went missing. Thanks to the joint efforts of rescuers, police, and the National Guard, the child was found unharmed and returned to their parents.