West Ham United have submitted an official offer to Monaco for the acquisition of young midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, who played for the French youth national team.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
The Russian government proposes to denounce the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. This decision will allow Russia to withdraw from an international human rights protection instrument.
American actor Woody Allen was added to the database of the "Myrotvorets" website. This happened after his participation in the Moscow International Film Week, where he praised Russian cinema.
The Drone Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 704 unique enemy targets from August 24 to 25. Among the destroyed targets: 212 personnel, 22 vehicles, 28 motorcycles, 17 artillery systems, 6 tanks, and 2 armored vehicles.
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the procedural obligations of ex-minister Chernyshov for two months. He is suspected of abuse of office and receiving undue benefits.
In the Kherson region, a Russian drone attacked a prosecutor's office service vehicle on the Mykolaiv-Kherson highway. A 58-year-old driver and a 38-year-old prosecutor were injured and taken to the hospital.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed strengthening air defense, financing drone production, and the PURL program.
Former defender of Kyiv "Dynamo" and the Ukrainian national team Yevhen Khacheridi joined Odesa "Chornomorets", which plays in the First League. Earlier, Khacheridi worked as a scout at "Dynamo", from where he was dismissed.
Fedir Venislavsky announced that the committee might consider the bill allowing men under 25 to travel abroad no earlier than September 4-5. Currently, there are 14 days for submitting alternative bills.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffrey Cruz, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The reason for the dismissal may be "loss of confidence," which is part of a broader purge of senior management.
US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to keep the World Cup trophy, which FIFA head Gianni Infantino brought to the White House. Infantino also presented Trump with the first ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
Donald Trump expressed his desire to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy. He noted that many consider such a meeting to be fruitless.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced that the first drafts of security guarantees for Ukraine will be ready next week. These guarantees include strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine, developing the military-industrial complex, and a clear action plan in case of aggression, similar to NATO's Article 5.
Bill No. 13685, registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposes to allow men who have not reached conscription age to travel abroad. The document also enshrines the state's right to restrict the departure of conscripts and those liable for military service.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not want to end the war, putting forward ultimatums. This is being done so that US President Donald Trump does not impose sanctions on the Russian Federation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the US will participate in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. The guarantees will consist of two levels, one of which involves strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the other – support from the US and Europe.
On August 14, Ukrainian forces launched a UAV strike on the vessel "Port Olya-4" in the port of "Olya", which was transporting Iranian military materials. This strike underscores Ukraine's capabilities to strike deep into Russian territory.
The New York Court of Appeals overturned the decision to collect approximately half a billion dollars from Donald Trump in a fraud case. The judges confirmed Trump's responsibility but overturned the punishment, as it violates the Eighth Amendment.
Kyiv "Dynamo" lost to Israeli "Maccabi" with a score of 3:1 in the first match of the Europa League qualification play-off. The match, which took place in Serbia, was accompanied by heavy rain and the sending off of Dynamo player Kostiantyn Vivcharenko in the second half.
The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions against Iran, targeting a network of companies and vessels transporting Iranian oil. The sanctions target Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network, which facilitated illegal oil exports.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the development of a military component to support diplomatic peace negotiations. Proposals will be presented to national security advisors of partner countries.
The law guarantees servicemen 15 days of annual leave. Combatants will receive an additional 14 days, and contract soldiers aged 18-24 will get leave for exams.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations between national security advisors and the military's work on the military component of security guarantees. Ukraine's future security architecture is being formed daily.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is sending indecent signals regarding the end of the war, continuing massive attacks. Moscow is trying to avoid a meeting at the leaders' level.
The fuel crisis is deepening in the regions of the Russian Federation, leading to restrictions on gasoline sales in the regions. The Russian authorities are urgently purchasing fuel from Belarus to meet demand.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin demands that Ukraine withdraw troops from Donbas and refuse to join NATO. In return, Moscow is ready to stop the war along the current front line in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
A 17-year-old teenager was sentenced to 10 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack in a mosque in Greenock. He had an air gun and aerosol cans with him, which he planned to use to set the building on fire.
Before the autumn season, it is necessary to prepare the garden and orchard for the cold, so that all overwintering plants successfully survive the frosts. It is important to weed the beds, remove plant residues, take care of perennial crops, and plant autumn ones.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed the country's readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hungary is ready to provide suitable conditions for their conduct.
