US President Donald Trump announced the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8. The ceremony will take held at the White House with the participation of leaders from both countries.
The enemy attacked Odesa district with drones, damaging a sewage pumping station. A gas station guard was injured, sustaining cuts to his arm.
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. The plan includes disarming Hamas, returning hostages, and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 147 combat engagements over the past day, with more than half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The invaders launched 1 missile and 86 air strikes, used 4305 kamikaze drones, and carried out almost 6,000 shellings.
Oil prices were little changed on Friday but are heading for their biggest weekly losses since late June due to new US tariffs. Investors are concerned about the impact of the tariffs on the global economy and oil demand.
On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 108 aerial assault weapons. 82 aerial targets were neutralized, including 79 "Shaheds".
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-July 2025 reached $22. 7 billion, which is 37.58% more than last year. Total trade turnover amounted to $69.1 billion, imports – $45.9 billion, exports – $23.2 billion.
Since the beginning of August 7, 69 combat engagements have taken place on the front. Pokrovsk and Lyman directions became the epicenter of more than half of these battles.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed steps towards a peace agreement and Ukraine's future membership in the EU. Europe continues to actively support Ukraine.
The European Union welcomes any efforts for a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU supports Ukraine to be strong on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin work on a new US census that would exclude undocumented immigrants. This proposal is a departure from long-standing practice, as historically all residents have been counted regardless of immigration status.
Two young men jumped into the bypass canal near the village of Lebedivka, where they began to be carried away by the current. A man who tried to save them nearly died himself. Rescuers found two victims in serious condition, and the body of the third – without signs of life.
Ukraine's dollar bonds continued to rise after the confirmation of a meeting between Russian and US leaders. This fueled speculation about a possible truce between Moscow and Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on "deepstrikes," where the scale of damage in Russia was discussed. Priorities for further strikes and defense production were identified.
The DIU of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the destruction of enemy radar stations in domes, a landing craft, and an air defense base on Ai-Petri in occupied Crimea. The demilitarization of the peninsula continues, and the Nebo-SVU, Podlyot K-1, and 96L6E radar stations were also destroyed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the discussion of various formats for meetings at the leaders' level. This includes two bilateral and one trilateral format for achieving peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding peace efforts. The parameters for ending the war will determine security conditions for Europe, so Europe must be a participant in relevant processes.
A large family from Crimea, who faced threats from the occupation authorities, has been successfully evacuated to Kyiv. The woman and her five children received assistance as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
In Cherkasy, criminal proceedings have been opened due to a shooting in a catering establishment. A man wounded himself, locked himself in the restroom, and was detained by KORD.
In Cherkasy, a man opened fire in a catering establishment on Smilyanska Street, wounding himself. KORD special forces detained him; there were no other casualties.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on a 13-point ceasefire plan to reduce tensions on their disputed border. The agreement was signed by representatives of both countries after five days of armed clashes in July.
Over four months of 2025, 33 appeals due to snake bites were recorded in Ukraine, which is 25 cases less than last year. Among the victims were nine children, all received assistance.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is receiving responses from Ukrainians to daily Russian attacks. He reported the death of four people in Dnipropetrovsk region, including a 23-year-old rescuer.
The Ministry of Defense is strengthening the transparency of the work of TCR. From September 1, all employees of TCR are obliged to wear body cameras and carry out video recording.
The US-sanctioned tanker Contract II, currently at a scrapyard in India, is being sold under unusual payment terms and with the seller's identity concealed. This indicates increasing pressure on "dark fleet" vessels amid tightening sanctions.
Putin's aide, Yuriy Ushakov, announced an agreement on a meeting between Putin and Trump in the coming days. Moscow and Washington are beginning to work out the details.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine and Moldova have exposed a fraudulent scheme to seize citizens' money under the guise of ordering cars from the USA. The organizer, a 36-year-old Ukrainian, was detained in Moldova on suspicion of fraud amounting to over 2 million hryvnias.
The US is doubling tariffs on Indian goods as punishment for purchases of Russian oil. This creates a dilemma for India, which has long-standing relations with Moscow.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
