Pavlo Bashynskyi
Canada is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $47. 60 per barrel. This decision increases economic pressure on Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warns that a withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast would create favorable conditions for renewed Russian attacks. This also threatens the loss of the "fortress belt."
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, misinterpreted Putin's statements regarding ceasefire conditions.
Russian troops likely seized about 500-550 sq. km of Ukrainian territory in July 2025, continuing their offensive in the Donetsk region. At the same time, losses and Ukrainian counterattacks likely thwarted Russia's plans to create a buffer zone in the Sumy region.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine deserves a just peace based on international law and respect for territorial integrity. He stressed that Russia should not be rewarded for the war, and Ukraine will not give away its land.
Trump's representative Steve Witkoff, who discussed a territorial exchange plan with the Kremlin, may participate in negotiations in the UK. These negotiations are intended to coordinate positions before the Trump-Putin summit on peace in Ukraine.
Putin and Trump will hold a meeting in Alaska on August 15. The main topic will be the discussion of options for a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.
38 cases of the new coronavirus strain Stratus have been recorded in Ukraine. It demonstrates an increased ability to spread, but does not lead to a more severe course of the disease.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived at the White House to participate in a peace summit with Azerbaijan, organized by Trump. The signing ceremony of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on August 8.
Oleh Dzyurynets from Rukh made his UPL debut at the age of 15 years and 17 days, becoming the youngest player in the league's history. His team lost to Dynamo with a score of 1:5.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations between security advisors regarding a ceasefire. He emphasized that the decision must be made by Russia, which started the war.
The High Court of England and Wales has issued an order for the arrest of assets belonging to Kostiantyn Zhevago, former owner of "Finance and Credit" bank. This occurred due to outstanding debt on stabilization loans provided to the bank before its insolvency.
The dictator of Belarus stated that Donald Trump, when issuing ultimatums to Russia, "must understand the possibility of a harsh response" from Vladimir Putin.
The largest concentration of cars is observed at the Krakovets, Uhryniv, and Shehyni checkpoints. Border guards have increased the number of patrols and deployed additional workstations to speed up processing.
Russia is spreading disinformation about allegedly agreed arrangements for ending the war without Ukraine's participation. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC, refutes these statements, emphasizing Ukraine's cooperation with partners.
Ukrainian military destroyed one of the most modern Russian radar stations 98L6 "Yenisei" in temporarily occupied Crimea. At least four "Yastreb-AV" complexes, several "Kasta-2E2" radars, as well as "Valdai" radars and "Voronezh" stations in the enemy's rear were also hit.
The HUR unit "Prymary" in Crimea hit a rare Russian radar station 98L6 "Yenisei". This radar is part of the S-500 air defense system and can be used with the S-400.
The MMC certificate is valid for one year, after which it is necessary to undergo the commission again. Failure to appear by summons or refusal to undergo the MMC is punishable by a fine, and further refusal may have criminal consequences.
US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Putin regarding a ceasefire depends on the Kremlin leader's decision. Earlier, Trump set a 10-day deadline for reaching an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that Putin should not meet with Zelensky before meeting with him. He emphasized that Putin and Zelensky would like to meet with him.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" secured a confident victory over Hungarian "Paksi" in the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Goals were scored by Andriyevskyi, Bezkorovainyi, and Lednev.
President Zelenskyy announced a detailed conversation between the security advisors of Ukraine and its partners. The parties agreed to continue negotiations on August 8 to discuss a ceasefire.
OpenAI presented a new language model, GPT-5, which is already available to ChatGPT users and developers. CEO Sam Altman compared it to a "PhD-level expert," noting a significant leap in capabilities.
Bail of UAH 10 million was posted for former head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration Serhiy Hayday, and UAH 2 million each for the company director and the commander of the National Guard military unit in a case concerning corruption in the procurement of UAVs and EW equipment. NABU and SAP exposed a large-scale corruption scheme.
Today, a conversation will take place between security advisors of Ukraine, other European countries, and a representative of the US President. Coordinated approaches in diplomacy and a common position on a ceasefire will be discussed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the launch of a test railway connection between Kyiv and Bucharest. Two carriages are departing for Romania via Chisinau, returning to Kyiv tomorrow.
A group of people's deputies submitted bill No. 13596 to the Verkhovna Rada, which will allow dismissing Cabinet ministers based on the results of the interpellation procedure. This involves the parliament considering the issue of a minister's actions or inaction, demanding explanations and evaluating their activities.
In the village of Vodytsia, Zakarpattia, a 39-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of the intentional murder of his 45-year-old cohabitant. The woman's body, with signs of stab wounds and strangulation, was found in the house, and the suspect was found injured.
On August 7, 30 contenders for the Golden Ball, the award for the best football player in the world, were announced. PSG has the most nominees — 9 players.