Pavlo Bashynskyi
The High Anti-Corruption Court has seized the property of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and his wife. The seizure concerns apartments, securities, funds in accounts, and a car.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine does not export weapons due to the unmet needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the country is preparing for the implementation of quasi-exports, jointly producing weapons with partners in a safe territory.
The Ukrainian cruise missile "Flamingo" has a range of over 3000 km and is in serial production. Its weight is 6 tons, its warhead is 1000 kg, and its speed is up to 900 km/h.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the number of Ukraine's Defense Forces will not sharply decrease after the war. This will be a planned and calculated process that will not be quick.
Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania have banned or restricted real estate purchases by Russian citizens for national security reasons. Estonia, Norway, and the state of Texas are also considering similar measures.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed freezing the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This happened in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk region during a meeting with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine abandon the unoccupied territories of Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire and non-aggression guarantees. Zelensky and European leaders rejected this idea.
Ukrzaliznytsia has appointed an additional train No. 243/244 Kyiv - Lviv, which will run from August 21. Tickets are already available for purchase.
Starting in September, a program to support frontline regions will begin, which includes employee reservation, compensation for farmers, and the expansion of "eOselia". It also provides free meals for schoolchildren, funds for shelters, and compensation for heating and electricity.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Donald Trump's efforts brought the end of Russia's war in Ukraine closer. The next step should be negotiations with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US President Donald Trump said that a peace agreement with Russia depends on Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This may indicate that Ukraine will become a "scapegoat" for the failure of the American peace initiative.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced progress in relations with Russia. He expressed hope for a peaceful process but noted that there is still a long way to go.
Russian propaganda uses staged videos to create the illusion of success at the front. The HUR reports that such videos are used for reports to the Kremlin leadership.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the USA, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, had a long conversation after Trump's return from Alaska. European leaders later joined the conversation.
The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska looked like a summit on Putin's territory, where he was "pulling the strings. " Trump failed to secure commitments regarding an end to the war in Ukraine, despite promises of "severe consequences."
The match "Liverpool" - "Bournemouth" (4:2) was marked by the debut of newcomers and six goals. The game was stopped due to racist insults against "Bournemouth" player Antoine Semenyo.
The court refused to remand Dmytro Zahumennyi, head of the Kyiv City State Administration apparatus, in custody and remove him from office. He is suspected of embezzling UAH 1.3 million in budget funds for the renovation of a private building.
One of the aircraft from the 'Russia' flight detachment has arrived in Alaska, where the summit between Kremlin head Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place.
US President Donald Trump said that the meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska will go well. He noted that he would quickly return home if it didn't.
Bookmakers predict a 40% chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia this year. Details of the Trump-Putin meeting, including the duration of the handshake, are also being assessed.
Pentagon chief Pete Hagset flew to Alaska, where talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are scheduled. Trump has already arrived in Anchorage with his delegation.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision allowing military units to directly purchase used pickups, ATVs, buggies, and motorcycles. The procedure for writing off property lost or worn out in battles has also been simplified.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's Tu-124PU plane took off from Magadan for Alaska. He will hold talks with US President Donald Trump.
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenka invited Donald Trump and his family to Minsk. The invitation was accepted, and the leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues, including Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump held a conversation with Oleksandr Lukashenka, thanking him for the release of 16 prisoners. They also discussed the release of another 1,300 prisoners and Putin's visit to Alaska.
Shakhtar's post-match penalty shootout with Panathinaikos (3:4) became the 8th defeat for Ukrainian clubs in European competitions. In total, this is the 12th football lottery for Ukrainian teams.
Three carriages of passenger train No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed in Zakarpattia. There are no casualties, the preliminary cause is a "buckling" of the rail due to anomalous heat.
Over 100,000 Russian troops are concentrated in the Pokrovsk direction, despite significant losses. The enemy continues to transfer manpower from the Novopavlivka direction, which indicates the importance of this region for the Russians.
Donald Trump stated the possibility of providing security guarantees to Ukraine together with allies. This does not imply Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Donald Trump plans to discuss the issue of occupied territories with Vladimir Putin. He believes that the final decision should be made by Ukraine.