For the second consecutive week, Ukrzaliznytsia has been recording record demand for tickets, leading to their rapid sell-out. Demand for popular routes exceeds supply by 5-8 times.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin dreams of "Munich 2" and seeks to return to spheres of influence. He emphasized that Putin's ultimatums are not a readiness for negotiations, but an attempt to test the unity of allies.
US President Donald Trump signed an order postponing high tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days. This was the result of negotiations between the US and China that took place in Stockholm.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Chancellor of Germany, and the President of France will hold a virtual meeting on Ukraine. This will take place before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on August 15.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the 85th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Donetsk region. The brigade commander with the call sign "Dnepr" and five operational officers were eliminated.
The High Anti-Corruption Court did not satisfy the SAPO's request to suspend the head of the AMCU, Pavlo Kyrylenko. However, the court imposed a number of obligations on him, including a ban on leaving Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is not preparing for a ceasefire, but on the contrary, is moving troops for new offensives. Putin seeks to use the meeting with America as a personal victory and continue pressure on Ukraine.
Donald Trump said he would not conclude a deal between Russia and Ukraine, as it is not his decision. He seeks a ceasefire and the best deal for both sides.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia this Friday. Earlier, a meeting on August 15 in Alaska was reported to discuss the settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government will prepare changes to the procedure for writing off property in the army, which will significantly simplify and digitalize this process. This will provide more opportunities for corps and brigade commanders, as well as shorten the write-off period.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, where it was decided to allow brigades to independently purchase pickups and other equipment. Funding for combat units will also be significantly increased, and the award procedure will be maximally shortened.
Russia and India plan to expand military-technical cooperation, as became known to Ukrainian intelligence. In September, a working subgroup meeting will be held in St. Petersburg to discuss plans for 2025-2026.
The number of people injured in the August 10 airstrike on Zaporizhzhia increased to 22. A 25-year-old woman sought medical attention for a concussion.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the need to scale up the use of ground robotic systems for evacuating the wounded. He also called for improving the provision of armored and evacuation vehicles to medical units.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit the LUKOIL-Ukhtaneftpererabotka oil refinery two thousand kilometers from the border with Ukraine. The attacked facility is involved in supplying fuel and lubricants to the occupation army.
On August 10, the world celebrates International Biodiesel Day and Melon Day. In Ukraine, builders and veterinarians celebrate their professional holidays.
Jerry Heil and YARMAK deleted the music video for the song "Z yakogo ty poverhu neba?" after actor Kostiantyn Temlyak was accused of domestic violence. The performers plan to create a new music video using TikTok clips.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine advises refraining from visiting Iran due to the deteriorating economic situation and protests. Food prices are rising, and the authorities are intensifying repression against the media.
The tugboat "Kapitan Ushakov" sank in St. Petersburg near the Baltic Shipyard pier. The Investigative Committee has launched an investigation under the article on safety rules violations; there are no casualties.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the diplomatic situation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. They agreed on the need to consider Europe's voice in future peace negotiations and Ukraine's path to European integration.
Astrologer Vlad Ross stated that the period from August 6 to September 21 is favorable for a truce due to Mars's position in the sign of Libra. The meeting between Trump and Putin on August 15 in Alaska is considered an ideal date for agreements.
US President Donald Trump has invited newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the White House. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), stated that Putin continues to pretend that he can talk about Ukraine without Ukraine. He noted that this is his way of thinking, but Russia is a country of limited subjectivity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal after statements regarding territories risks angering Trump, who seeks a peace agreement.
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.
