US President Donald Trump will fly to Alaska on Friday morning for a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the negotiations is a ceasefire in Ukraine, without discussing the division of territories.
UNN offers five quick snack recipes for those who don't have time for a full lunch. These options will help nourish the body and improve mood.
The Ukrainian military showed how the occupiers are trying to advance in small groups in the Pokrovsk direction. Defenders eliminate dozens of enemies who try to infiltrate unnoticed, preventing them from gaining a foothold.
Volodymyr Putin plans to show Donald Trump "historical materials" in Alaska to prove that Ukraine is an "artificial state. " This is intended to justify Russia's aggression and its claims to Ukrainian territories.
Today, August 14, marks World Orca Day and the birthday of the Telegram messenger. Christians celebrate the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, which concludes the Dormition Fast.
Diana Panchenko, a pro-Russian propagandist, lost her YouTube channel due to a request from the Center for Countering Disinformation. The CCD promises that any new channel Panchenko creates will also be unavailable in Ukraine.
The US Treasury Department has authorized all financial transactions related to the organization of the summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The restrictions have been lifted until August 20 for the meeting to take place.
US President Donald Trump is preparing to offer Vladimir Putin access to Alaska's rare earth minerals and the lifting of sanctions. This is intended to incentivize Russia to end the war against Ukraine.
The first thousand FPV drones, ordered through the DOT-Chain Defence system, have already been delivered to the military in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson directions. 12 brigades placed 43 orders for almost 7,000 drones with a total value of over UAH 245 million.
Finnish President Stubb believes that the coming days and weeks could be crucial for Ukraine. He highly praised the meeting of European leaders with Donald Trump.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, stated the unity of the USA, Europe, and Ukraine on the principle of the impossibility of making decisions without Ukraine's participation. He emphasized that Russia will no longer be able to ignore Ukraine in the negotiation process.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would not be able to convince Putin not to shell civilians during their meeting in Alaska. He hopes to end the war and warned of serious consequences for Russia.
President of the European Council António Costa announced the EU's intention to cooperate closely with the US to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Achieving a ceasefire remains a priority.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the first package of support for frontline territories, which covers housing, security, support for people, business, and health. The program is designed for 238 communities in 10 regions, covering 6.6 million Ukrainians.
French President Emmanuel Macron supported a trilateral meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation. The meeting is to take place in Europe, in a neutral country, provided Ukraine participates in the discussion of its territory.
Germany will allocate $500 million for military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine as part of the new NATO PURL initiative. This aid will be supplied by the United States.
People's Deputy Fedir Khrystychenko has been declared wanted. He is accused of collaboration, aiding the aggressor state, and abuse of influence.
Ukrzaliznytsia is scheduling three additional services between Kyiv and Lviv, as well as Kyiv and Vinnytsia, in the second half of August. This became possible due to more efficient use of carriages.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced unity in the desire to end Russia's war against Ukraine after an online summit with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders.
Poland signed a $3. 8 billion agreement with the US to modernize 48 F-16 fighter jets. This will enhance the aircraft's compatibility with NATO and strengthen deterrence against potential aggression.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are neutralizing the informational and military components of Russian propaganda regarding the breakthrough in Donetsk region. Small Russian assault groups infiltrated the first line of defense near Dobropillia, but they are being pushed back and destroyed.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
Ashley Biden, daughter of former US President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage to plastic surgeon Howard Krein. She posted on Instagram with Beyoncé's song "Freedom" and a quote about new boundaries.
Small Russian assault groups infiltrated through the first line of Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia. An operation to push them out and destroy them, involving reserves, is currently underway.
The Ministry of Transport of Latvia proposes to ban irregular passenger bus services to Russia and Belarus from October 15. This applies to one-off trips, for example, for excursions or sports events, due to increasing security risks.
The deputy director of the information and press department of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the territorial structure of the Russian Federation is enshrined in the Russian constitution.
OpenAI's new GPT-5 AI model, released on August 7, has faced a number of problems, including technical glitches and user complaints about deteriorating performance. The release also revealed some users' emotional dependence on chatbots, leading to cases of "ChatGPT psychosis."
In Kherson and Donetsk regions, Russian drones attacked passenger cars and an ambulance. As a result of the attacks, one person died and five more were injured.
On August 13, the world celebrates International Wolf Day, International Left-Handers Day, and World Calligraphy Day. Christians celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord, commemorating an important event from the life of Jesus Christ.
President Zelenskyy believes that two bilateral and one trilateral meeting involving the US are needed to end the war. Europe must witness the outcome, which will provide security and economic guarantees for Ukraine.
