Julia Shramko
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned allies about the need to support the US President's efforts for peace. She also argues with French President Emmanuel Macron over the location of a trilateral Putin-Zelensky-Trump meeting.
A sixth body has been found in Kharkiv after the morning strike. Among the victims are two children, aged 1.5 and 16. August 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Kharkiv region.
The study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased arterial stiffness in women, especially in severe cases of the disease. This effect was not observed in men, which may explain the prolonged course of COVID-19 in women.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 182 combat engagements over the past day, 58 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile strikes and 80 air strikes, using 5132 kamikaze drones.
In Brovary district, a VAZ driver ran over a woman in a wheelchair, who later died in the hospital. The driver was found to have 2.1 per mille of alcohol, he was detained.
Six people, including two in serious condition, have been hospitalized in medical facilities in Zaporizhzhia after the attack on the regional center. The number of injured people requiring medical assistance is growing.
Soho House, once a global club, is preparing for privatization. MCR Hotels leads a group of investors that will buy out shares at a price of about $9 per share.
During the night, Sumy and the Shostka community suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires broke out, and there are casualties.
Gold prices fell by 1. 8% for the week to $3340 per ounce. This is due to accelerating wholesale inflation in the US and expectations regarding interest rates.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing four Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 140 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 88 drones, but missile and drone hits were recorded in 25 locations across six regions.
Four people were injured as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. The injured are receiving medical assistance.
In Khmelnytskyi region, near the village of Mitsivtsi, Kamianets-Podilskyi district, a scheduled minibus and a passenger car collided. As a result of the accident, 20 people were injured, including one child born in 2012.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia, attempting to hit the city's critical infrastructure. Information regarding casualties and destruction is being ascertained.
Oil prices were little changed after falling earlier in trading. The US did not put further pressure on Russia to limit oil exports after the leaders' meeting.
Five people died at the scene of the morning enemy strike on Kharkiv. This is the latest data on the victims of the attack.
President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to discuss possible peace agreement terms that were discussed between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Allies are concerned about potential territorial concessions and seek clear security guarantees for Ukraine.
At night, the enemy attacked Pavlohrad with a missile, causing a fire. Nikopol region suffered from FPV drones and artillery, and Synelnykove region from drones.
A car exploded in Kyiv's Podilskyi district due to the detonation of an unknown device. The owner of the vehicle was injured.
Russian troops attacked Odesa region with drones. As a result of hits, a fire broke out at a fuel and energy infrastructure facility, which has been extinguished.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a car painted as a military vehicle exploded. The owner sustained minor injuries and refused hospitalization.
In Kharkiv, the body of a 16-year-old boy was found under the rubble, becoming the fourth victim of the morning attack. Currently, 5 people are considered missing, and 18 people were injured.
On August 17, occasional rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will be 27-32°C, and 23-28°C in the west and north.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a coordination meeting on Ukraine. Security guarantees that will accompany a lasting peace will be discussed.
At Trump's briefing after the summit with Putin, security guarantees for Ukraine, which is not a NATO member, were discussed. These guarantees are equivalent to NATO's Article 5, which provides for collective defense.
The President of Ukraine discussed with President Trump the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. This is necessary if the trilateral meeting does not take place or if Russia evades an honest end to the war.
The President of Ukraine coordinated positions with Trump and European leaders regarding achieving peace. Ukraine insists on ending murders, releasing prisoners, and returning children.
In Kharkiv, a man attacked a police officer and three TCR employees with a knife during mobilization activities. The attacker has been detained and taken into custody without the right to bail. The injured are in the hospital.
European leaders stated that Russia cannot have a veto right on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO. They also emphasized the absence of restrictions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and its cooperation with third countries.
European leaders discussed the results of Trump's meeting with Putin and reaffirmed support for Ukraine. They emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders and Zelenskyy, stated that Putin demands Ukraine to cede control over the entire Donbas. European leaders confirmed that Ukraine independently decides on its territory and needs security guarantees.