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Ukrainian Yehor Yakushenko defeated an opponent from the aggressor country 4–1 in the final. This is his third U20 world title.
The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center is suspected of receiving $15,000. The court ordered his arrest with bail set at UAH 4.659 million.
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa expressed support for the ICC and its independence after the US sanctions against court officials.
France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in response to an attack on its embassy staff in Tehran. The incident occurred on July 19, when Iranian security services detained French diplomats.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 people deported from the US over the course of a year; the first group of 20 will arrive on Thursday.
Over the past day, there were 192 combat engagements at the front; the enemy launched more than 7,000 drones and 213 guided aerial bombs. The most intense fighting continued in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk directions.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Americans are trying to obtain concessions through pressure that were not part of the agreement. He criticized the U.S. secretaries of the Treasury and Defense for exceeding their authority.
Belgium will provide €4 million for the digitalization of veteran services, in particular for the Unified Register of Veterans. The funds will be directed toward the development of the Veteran Pro service in Diia, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Widespread internet disruptions have been reported in the Russian Federation, with the highest number of complaints coming from Moscow and the surrounding region. The incident occurred amid a blackout caused by a bang at a substation.
Power went out in some areas of Moscow due to a pop at an electrical substation on Vavilova Street. The escalators in the metro are not working, and there is also no power supply in shopping centers.
The Patrol Police announced the launch of 50 new automated traffic violation camera systems starting August 20, 2026, bringing the total number to 426. The systems will be installed in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Smila, Chernivtsi, and other regions.
Yevhen Khmara confirmed that by the time the Verkhovna Rada votes on his candidacy for the post of defense minister, he will already be a civilian.
In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi district, debris from an enemy UAV fell in the courtyard of a five-story building; there is no fire. Mayor Klitschko warned of new UAVs flying toward the capital and urged residents to remain in shelters.
In Kharkiv district, a RENAULT minibus and a GAZ truck collided. Five people were injured and taken to hospital.
Belgium plans to announce the allocation of additional funds to Ukraine to support healthcare, civil society, and those affected by Russian strikes. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot discussed this with President Zelenskyy.
The President of Ukraine met with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, discussing preparations for the Drone Deal and possible dates for its signing.
The President of Ukraine announced new agreements with partners that are needed in August and September before the start of the heating season. Details are not being disclosed yet for security reasons.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said that the President’s submission to appoint Andrii Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs has been received by parliament. It will be considered shortly in accordance with the procedure.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that no talks with Iran are taking place.
Stefanchuk confirmed receipt of Zelenskyy's submission on the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense. The Verkhovna Rada will consider it in accordance with the procedure.
Eight countries, including Ukraine, have agreed to join the EU sanctions against Belarus for supporting Russia's war. The restrictions apply to goods, technologies, and crypto-assets.
On August 17, unknown individuals detonated smoke grenades near buildings in Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi District. There were no casualties; the police seized the remains of the pyrotechnics.
The President of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacies of Yevhen Khmara for the position of Minister of Defense and Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The vote is scheduled for tomorrow.
U. S. President Donald Trump published an image in which the Strait of Hormuz is marked as a "New U.S. Territory." He called the idea "excellent," stating that the United States controls the strait through a blockade.
Four earthquakes of up to magnitude 4. 8 occurred in the province of Granada on August 18. Emergency services received more than 50 calls, and shopping centers were evacuated.
Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said that negotiations between the US and Iran are more active than ever, but the sides have not yet reached an agreement.
The Russian army is striking an industrial enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Defense Council. An emergency rescue operation has already begun in the city.
Over the past day, there were 211 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out 64 airstrikes, using 212 guided aerial bombs and 6,170 kamikaze drones.
The Skiros tanker was attacked near the CPC terminal off Novorossiysk after loading a shipment of Russian oil.
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