Pavlo Bashynskyi
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a program of activities to the Verkhovna Rada, which envisages opening all negotiation clusters with the EU during 2026–2027 and being ready to close them in 2027.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Pyongyang are jointly working to establish a new just world order. He also noted the participation of Korean troops in expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region.
Spanish club Girona has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Viktor Tsyhankov over his recent conduct. The club believes that the player's actions may violate his contractual obligations.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 10399 on a new higher education funding system that introduces grants. The document provides for a transition to the principle of “funding follows the student” and will take effect in 2027.
Russia marks foreign mercenaries with inventory numbers instead of identification tags. This allows Moscow to conceal the bodies of those killed and avoid compensating families in Asia and Africa.
Viktor Tsyhankov refused to come on as a substitute in the Segunda match against "Leganés", which caused a conflict in the dressing room. The Ukrainian wants to leave the club due to a breach of the contract terms, while fans condemned his behavior.
In the new EA Sports FC 27, only Mbappé and Haaland have a rating of 91. Salah has dropped out of the top 27, while Olise received the biggest upgrade.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the government's program of activities to the Verkhovna Rada, and parliament will consider it shortly. The document defines four program areas and 12 strategic goals.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Volodymyr Karpenko from the position of commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appointed Yurii Pohribnyi to this position.
President Zelenskyy announced preparations for a National Security and Defense Council meeting on road accidents following a crash in Kyiv. He emphasized tougher\r\npenalties for drivers who violate the rules.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
The National Police report that 65 children have died in bodies of water since the beginning of summer. The main causes are swimming in prohibited areas and lack of adult supervision.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a Russian "Banderol" drone from Odesa Oblast crossed the border into Moldova. An explosion occurred in the Talmaza area, vegetation caught fire, and there were no casualties.
On August 17, two BMWs collided in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi District, one of which crashed into a café’s outdoor terrace. Kyrylo Ostrovsky and Bohdan Horodniuk were behind the wheels; the driver of the BMW X3 was hospitalized.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published the details of individuals who taught children in the temporarily occupied territories how to handle weapons and drones. The aim is to destroy Ukrainian identity and prepare them for war.
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said that preparations are underway for a potential war, including in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He stressed that Russia is not ready for a confrontation with NATO but could rebuild its capabilities.
Romania’s acting defense minister said that more than 100 Russian drones had attacked Ukrainian ports on the Danube, with their debris washing up on the Romanian shore. He emphasized that the war has indirect consequences for Romania, but that the level of risk has not increased.
According to Reuters, the crypto exchange Binance provided Russian authorities with the personal data of an IT specialist accused of making donations in support of "Azov. " This data became evidence in a Russian criminal case.
Switzerland announced the allocation of 600,000 Swiss francs to prepare for the restoration of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, damaged by a Russian airstrike on June 15, 2026. Acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the decision.
The Russian army attacked a post office in a shopping center in the suburbs of Odesa with a jet-powered drone. Two people were injured in the shelling, and one was hospitalized.
The death of NaUKMA graduate Vitalii Shtefan has been confirmed. He served in the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura" and went missing in October 2024 in the Kursk sector. The farewell ceremony will take place on August 19 in Kyiv.
Yevhen Khmara, together with the deputy head, visited medical facilities where defenders are receiving treatment. He promised to upgrade the infrastructure and attract international assistance.
Rescuers have completed search operations at the site of a destroyed building in Kramatorsk, finding the body of a man born in 1966. A total of 107 tonnes of structural debris were cleared.
On Indonesia’s Flores Island, 51 people were killed and another 36 seriously injured as a result of a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. About 5,000 people have been evacuated, and 341 aftershocks have been recorded.
During the night of August 16, a Spanish F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone that had entered Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova. The debris fell in an uninhabited area of Galați County.
On the night of August 16, the Ukrainian Navy struck the positions of a Bastion coastal defense missile system in occupied Crimea, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. This scarce weaponry is used to shell Ukraine with Oniks and Zircon missiles.
The "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" enterprise was hit by a Russian missile attack overnight. Two people were killed, 13 employees were injured, and production facilities were damaged.
In Germany, the water level in the Rhine near Kaub fell to 6 cm, breaking the 2018 record. This disrupted river freight transport, causing supply disruptions and rising costs.
The Trump administration has asked the U. S. Supreme Court for permission to build a $400 million ballroom. An appeals court previously blocked the project due to the lack of congressional approval.
As a result of a drone attack on agricultural machinery in Zaporizhzhia district, a 32-year-old man was killed and another was injured. A combine harvester, a vehicle and wheat caught fire in a field.