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.
The White House announced the conclusion of the meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Details of the meeting were not disclosed.
US President Donald Trump interrupted talks with Europeans to call Vladimir Putin. After this, the negotiations are to be continued.
President Zelenskyy called the meeting with Donald Trump constructive and concrete. He showed the American leader details of the hostilities on the map.
President Zelenskyy stated that territorial issues would be discussed at a trilateral meeting involving Trump and Putin. Trump is ready to join if the parties agree.
President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in Washington. He emphasized the importance of prisoner exchange according to the "all for all" formula.
Donald Trump believes Vladimir Putin will agree to security guarantees for Ukraine. This was discussed during Trump's meeting with EU leaders in Washington.
President Zelenskyy stated that for defense, Ukraine needs a strong army, weapons, training, and intelligence. He made this statement during a meeting with US President Trump.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine will not become a NATO member. Instead, the country will receive "good security guarantees" and "very good protection."
Journalist Brian Glenn apologized to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his February question about the absence of a suit. Zelenskyy joked that the journalist hadn't changed since their last meeting.
US President Donald Trump announced cooperation between the US, Ukraine, and Russia to achieve a long-term peace. He emphasized that peace should not be short-lived.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine expects from the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump a clear understanding of the parameters of future security guarantees. The discussion also concerns further work on bringing closer a trilateral meeting.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has seized the property of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and his wife. The seizure concerns apartments, securities, funds in accounts, and a car.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine does not export weapons due to the unmet needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the country is preparing for the implementation of quasi-exports, jointly producing weapons with partners in a safe territory.
The Ukrainian cruise missile "Flamingo" has a range of over 3000 km and is in serial production. Its weight is 6 tons, its warhead is 1000 kg, and its speed is up to 900 km/h.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the number of Ukraine's Defense Forces will not sharply decrease after the war. This will be a planned and calculated process that will not be quick.
Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania have banned or restricted real estate purchases by Russian citizens for national security reasons. Estonia, Norway, and the state of Texas are also considering similar measures.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed freezing the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This happened in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk region during a meeting with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine abandon the unoccupied territories of Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire and non-aggression guarantees. Zelensky and European leaders rejected this idea.
Ukrzaliznytsia has appointed an additional train No. 243/244 Kyiv - Lviv, which will run from August 21. Tickets are already available for purchase.
Starting in September, a program to support frontline regions will begin, which includes employee reservation, compensation for farmers, and the expansion of "eOselia". It also provides free meals for schoolchildren, funds for shelters, and compensation for heating and electricity.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Donald Trump's efforts brought the end of Russia's war in Ukraine closer. The next step should be negotiations with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
