Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels for a bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. After that, he will take part in an online meeting of the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing."
An ammunition depot was eliminated and invaders were hit in Melitopol. Six Russian servicemen, including marines and a UAV crew, were killed.
Ukraine's rhythmic gymnastics team, consisting of eight athletes, has departed for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Among them are two debutantes at the senior world championship.
From August 4 to 16, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard cleared 7 settlements in Donetsk Oblast, including Pokrovsk. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
The Israeli Army attacked Houthi energy infrastructure in Yemen's capital, Sana'a. This is in response to Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel since October 2023.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision on sanctions against AI drone developers used by the Russian Armed Forces. The sanctions apply to companies providing AI capabilities for drones, as well as suppliers of key components.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
Russia proposes to freeze the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for control over Donetsk region - these conditions became known to Reuters from sources, in the context of topics that Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska.
An explosion occurred at a gunpowder factory near Ryazan, killing 11 people and injuring 130. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and three people have been rescued.
In Kyiv Oblast, a female deputy and five accomplices seized land plots totaling 92 hectares. The criminal group caused 12 million UAH in damages to the territorial community.
Anti-government protests continue in Serbia, leading to new clashes between demonstrators and police in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Protesters surrounded the offices of the ruling party, police detained 38 people, and six law enforcement officers were injured.
Mishcherri Fox from New York found a 2. 30-carat white diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. The stone, valued at $27,000, will be used for her engagement ring, saving money for the wedding.
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.
The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska brought no real progress in countering Russian aggression in Ukraine. Former German Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger called the meeting a victory for Putin.
About 3,000 foreigners from 86 countries are fighting for the Russian Federation, despite the expiration of their contracts. The vast majority of mercenaries come from Central Asia.
The Putin-Trump summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Trump only received an invitation to Moscow, and the war in Ukraine will likely continue, writes the British publication.
More than 35 YouTube channels linked to Russian propaganda have been blocked in Ukraine, most of them under NSDC sanctions. Among those blocked are Diana Panchenko, Oleksiy Arestovych, and Russian propagandists.
"Hezbollah" threatens Lebanon with confrontation. The group accuses the Lebanese government of "surrendering" the country to Israel.
In Zakarpattia, three carriages of passenger train No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed. There were no casualties, and the train with three carriages has already departed for the final station Solotvyno.
The new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 installment is announced for June 2025. Full information, including the release date of November 14, 2025, will be revealed at Gamescom.
A scheme of extorting money from convicts has been exposed in the Novhorod-Siverskyi correctional facility. The "overseer" and his accomplices received almost 100,000 hryvnias for a "peaceful serving of sentence."
SpaceX has accumulated nearly $5. 4 billion in tax losses, avoiding federal income tax. The company uses tax benefits, including loss carryforwards, made possible by changes in tax legislation in 2017.
Two families with five children aged 5-12 are being evacuated from the village of Odnorobivka, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region. The decision was made by the Defense Council due to the security situation.
Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements about "Greater Israel. " This also applies to Israel's plans to build thousands of new homes between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.
SpaceX will update the design of the Starship rocket by removing one stabilizer. The new version will have three larger and stronger grid fins for better descent.
Oleksandr Usyk sustained an injury, leading to the postponement of negotiations for a potential title fight with Joseph Parker. The WBO has already initiated talks, but the Ukrainian champion's team is requesting to delay the fight.
Forced evacuation of over 1800 children from Druzhkivka and several villages has been announced in the Donetsk region. This decision was made due to daily shelling of the region by Russian troops.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Russia of interfering in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Russian intelligence published a statement that echoes Orbán's theses against Magyar.
The 67th prisoner exchange took place, as a result of which Ukrainians captured in the occupied territories before the full-scale invasion were released. Among those released are those who have been in captivity since 2014, including a man who spent 4013 days in captivity.
The European Union plans to adopt the 19th package of sanctions against Russia next month. This will continue to pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine.
