The parliament adopted a law restricting access to real estate data and cadastral numbers for the period of martial law. The document also changes the requirements for entering information about weapons production into registers.
A NATO logistics headquarters will be built in Enköping, Sweden, to coordinate the redeployment of troops in Northern Europe. The hub will be responsible for deploying up to 20,000 troops and will cover North America, the United Kingdom, and Northern Europe.
US and European military planners have prepared proposals for military assistance to Ukraine and support in the event of a ceasefire. These options will be presented to national security advisors for consideration as part of diplomatic efforts.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the clearing of six settlements in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian units eliminated hundreds of Russian soldiers, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.
Officials of the Ministry of Defense and the director of the enterprise received suspicions for supplying low-quality equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The state suffered losses of over UAH 25.7 million due to low-quality ballistic goggles-masks.
Over the past day, 77 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks in various directions, including Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi, Kursk, Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka.
Over the past day, 128 combat engagements took place, with the most active battles continuing in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. Russian troops launched two missile and 43 air strikes, using 1763 kamikaze drones.
The Israeli government approved a plan to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 settlement in the West Bank. This decision drew condemnation from Palestine and the international community.
The prosecution is satisfied with the hearing in the case of Maksym Materukhin's murder. The court finally examined the evidence and questioned the forensic medical expert.
Estonia is ready to send a company of peacekeepers to Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing. " The details of the mission will be discussed after the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine to European partners. It envisages collective support in case of an attack without NATO membership.
The US has imposed sanctions against four individuals from the International Criminal Court. The restrictions apply to judges and deputy prosecutors due to investigations against US and Israeli citizens.
On August 20, 2025, India successfully launched the Agni-5 medium-range ballistic missile. The launch confirmed the reliability of all technical and operational characteristics of the system.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 300 million for the restoration of apartments and the completion of shelters in the Kyiv region. This will allow for the restoration of 988 apartments and provide education for over 1200 children in 4 schools.
121 combat engagements took place at the front, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and shelling.
European countries are working on a new package of sanctions against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that the sanctions would be ready by next month.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol on August 19, killing one woman. Another resident of the city was injured and hospitalized.
Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions revealed 29 suspicions of embezzlement of funds, misappropriation of property, and other crimes. The total damages to the budgets of the two regions amounted to almost 375 million hryvnias.
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in a 5-story building in Kharkiv that was hit by a Russian strike on August 18. As a result of the attack, 7 people died, including 2 children, and 24 more residents were injured.
In the village of Novi Chervyshcha, Volyn, local residents threw stones at a TCC service vehicle. This happened during the verification of military registration data of a citizen who had a disability.
EU leaders concluded their video conference meeting. It took place after the Washington summit, Tusk made the first statement.
Representatives of the "coalition of the willing" discussed security guarantees for Ukraine. Leaders reaffirmed the need for continued support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.
Donald Trump stated that the war could be ended in a week or two. Both sides of the conflict expressed a desire to reach an agreement.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the unacceptability of NATO military contingent appearing in Ukraine. Moscow calls on Britain not to hinder negotiations, accusing it of prolonging the conflict.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a missile threat throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K. This happened before the negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and the USA at the White House on August 18.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 30 people. All injured are receiving necessary medical assistance.
On August 18, negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States will take place at the White House. The US Vice President, Secretary of State, special envoys, and White House Chief of Staff will join the meeting.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. He will join Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In Volyn, prosecutors reported 10 new suspicions of embezzlement and abuse of power. This is the second large-scale realization in August, with total damages amounting to millions of hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with US Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker. Details of the negotiations are not currently disclosed.
