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.
August 21 marks several events, including No Cosmetics and Makeup Day, World Avatar Day, and International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism. Also today is Poet's Day and Online Self-Care Day.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated the country's readiness to provide peacekeeping troops and military equipment for a possible mission in Ukraine. Lithuania's participation in peacekeeping operations will not differ in scale from the mission in Afghanistan.
The Israel Defense Forces began an offensive on Gaza City, controlling its outskirts. The IDF plans to call up 80,000 reservists for the operation.
The prosecutor's office, together with the National Police and the SBU, notified 34 persons of suspicion. Among them are a lawyer, a former head of the Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC), and "clients" who evaded mobilization or illegally transported persons across the border.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law that strengthens responsibility for violations by conscripts, those liable for military service, and reservists regarding the period of stay outside Ukraine. It is proposed to supplement the Criminal Code with a new qualifying feature and establish criminal liability for illegal border crossing during martial law.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the creation of the National Bureau for Investigation of Transport Accidents. This is a new independent body that will investigate transport incidents and adapt European safety standards.
Poland's Minister of Defense stated that the country will not send its military to Ukraine. This does not prevent it from participating in the "Coalition of the Willing," defending NATO's eastern flank.
Poland will send a note of protest to Russia after a Russian decoy drone fell on its territory. This drone was a lure without a warhead, designed to distract air defense.
NATO Chiefs of Staff met on August 20. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, emphasizing the priority of a just and lasting peace.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the suspension of Mariana Bezuhla from parliamentary sessions for violating regulations and antisocial behavior. The resolution is planned to be voted on tomorrow at the parliamentary session.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) satisfied the SAP's lawsuit to recover unjustified assets from a Ministry of Justice official. The court seized a LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VOGUE car worth UAH 3.29 million.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Borys Tarasyuk from the post of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe. Mykola Tochitsky, former Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications, has been appointed in his place.
The Verkhovna Rada approved changes to the State Budget-2025 for UAH 36. 7 billion, reallocating non-military expenditures. Additional funds will go to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, grants for defense tech, and school meals.
Ukrainian state enterprises earned over UAH 16 billion in profit in 2024, almost twice as much as in 2023. The processing industry and transport sector brought the largest profits.
US President Donald Trump called Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to find out why he is blocking Ukraine's EU accession talks. European leaders asked Trump to use his influence on Orban.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the NATO summit will be held on July 7 and 8, 2026, in Ankara. Turkey will host the Alliance's summit for the second time.
The UK Electoral Commission and the Central Election Commission of Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement. Great Britain will support Ukraine in preparing for future post-war elections.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that President Trump does not rule out air support for Ukraine. This is one of the military options being considered as a security guarantee.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that for the war to end, both sides must make concessions. President Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Putin are ready for negotiations.
The presidents of Ukraine and the Russian Federation expressed readiness for negotiations with Donald Trump. The White House confirmed preparations for this meeting.
In Kyiv, traffic will be partially restricted on Naberezhne Highway on August 20. The restrictions will be in effect from 10:00 to 16:00 on the section from Metro Bridge to Poshtova Square.
Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has been disqualified for 4 years from May 13, 2025, due to a positive doping test. The athlete disagrees with the AIU's decision and refused to admit guilt.
The Pechersk court extended the pre-trial detention of Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK), until October 19. He is suspected of evading military service and fraud.
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released photos of deported Ukrainians. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. may lose legal protection.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his visit to Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. They emphasized that security guarantees are the key to a reliable and lasting peace.
Donald Trump spoke of a "warm" relationship with Vladimir Putin after their summit in Anchorage. He noted a pleasant feeling during the meeting, which, in his opinion, is positive.
Donald Trump deliberately did not open a letter from Olena Zelenska for Melania Trump, delivered by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Melania called the letter "beautiful" and "sincere."
Donald Trump said he had arranged a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy. He believes that the Russian dictator and the President of Ukraine get along better than he thought.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a bill to increase the one-time assistance upon childbirth to UAH 50,000. Additional support is also envisaged for pregnant women without work experience and parents returning to work.
