National security advisers are preparing a draft framework of security guarantees for Ukraine. This could pave the way for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin.
Russian troops shelled Bilozerka around 12:00, hitting a residential building. As a result of the attack, a 39-year-old man was killed, and a local resident was injured.
An unknown object that fell and exploded in Poland turned out to be a military drone without a warhead. It was likely a decoy, intended to distract air defense systems.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on heavy defensive battles in Donetsk region. The hottest remain Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin could meet by the end of the month. Five possible locations are being considered, with Geneva deemed the best.
NATO is holding meetings to continue the Washington talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Today, the North Atlantic Council and the Chiefs of Staff of the Alliance are meeting.
US and European military planners are studying security guarantees for Ukraine after the war. The deployment of European troops under US command and possible air support from Washington are being considered.
A night explosion occurred in Osina, Poland, and fragments of an unknown object were found. The Polish Minister of Defense is considering three versions: a Russian drone, a smuggled drone, or sabotage.
Beate Meinl-Reisinger made her third visit to Ukraine, meeting with Sybiha in Odesa. The parties honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders and discussed the development of relations.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which included a strike on a gas distribution station in Odesa region and injuries to people in Sumy region. He emphasized that these are demonstrative strikes, which confirm the need for pressure on Moscow and new sanctions.
The new 2026 Nissan LEAF will be the most affordable electric car in the USA, starting at $29,990. It offers a range of up to 485 km and fast charging.
Mohamed Salah became the first three-time winner of the PFA Player of the Year award. The Liverpool forward received the award in 2025, beating other prominent players.
Israel's Minister of Defense approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, naming the operation "Gideon's Chariots II". The IDF plans to call up 50,000 reservists for a new stage of the war and evacuate civilians.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service is trying to convince the West of its ability to capture the Donetsk region this year, but this does not correspond to reality. The average daily losses of Russians reach 1,200 people, and the replenishment of reserves does not compensate for them.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff spoke about the concessions made by Russian officials at the meeting with Trump in Alaska. The negotiations focused on a long-term peace agreement, not a temporary ceasefire.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense announced the scrambling of two German Eurofighter jets after detecting groups of Russian drones near the border with Ukraine. The aircraft monitored the air situation in the border area in the north of Tulcea county.
Oil supplies to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have been restored after interruptions caused by damage on Russian territory. The Slovak Minister of Economy expects minimal impact on the total volume of supplies for the month.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that security guarantees will be the basis of any peace agreement with Ukraine. He emphasized that the decision to conclude peace rests with President Zelenskyy.
On the night of August 20, the Russian Federation launched 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 93 drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized one missile and 62 drones.
US President Donald Trump refused Putin's proposed meeting in Moscow. This happened amid discussions of possible meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 175 combat engagements per day, more than a quarter of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile and 82 air strikes, carried out 5611 shellings, and used 5610 kamikaze drones.
European leaders are likely to impose sanctions against Russia if Putin refuses a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy and Trump. Zelenskyy called for sanctions if Putin refuses the summit.
In Poltava region, during an air raid alert, there was a system failure. Instead of an air raid alert, a radiation threat was mistakenly announced.
Russian troops attacked Okhtyrka with 15 drones on August 20, 2025. At least 13 houses were damaged, 14 people sought medical attention, including a family with three children.
Donald Trump believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin should meet without him. He wants to observe the outcome of their meeting before joining the negotiations.
Russian troops attacked Izmail with drones, damaging infrastructure and production facilities. One person was injured, fires have been extinguished.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused India of profiting from Russian oil purchases during the war in Ukraine. He noted that the share of Russian oil in India's imports increased from less than 1% to 42%.
European Council President António Costa discussed further steps for peace with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. European countries will work on specific security guarantees for Ukraine.
78 combat engagements took place on the front line during the day, most of them on the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Ukrainian forces are holding back the occupiers' offensive, repelling numerous attacks.
NATO military leaders plan to discuss Ukraine on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The meeting will take place after the Washington summit dedicated to peace efforts.
