Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Zakharova said that Moscow would respond to Germany’s closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and the “Russian House” in Berlin. The decision was made following a drone attack on Leipzig Airport.
Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk will play for "Tottenham" on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season. He has been reunited with coach Roberto De Zerbi.
putin called information about a new mobilization in russia an information attack. He stated that the kremlin is ready for negotiations and seeks lasting peace.
In Vyshneve, Kyiv region, an attack UAV caused destruction and a fire in two townhouses. No fatalities have been reported preliminarily.
Washington is preparing sanctions against Iran’s banking sector and IRGC assets. The United States plans to freeze accounts and real estate linked to the regime.
Putin said that Russian forces had received orders to launch massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities. He called this a response to Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russia’s civilian infrastructure and oil refineries.
Since the beginning of September 1, 13 injured people have sought medical attention in Kyiv, and nine have been hospitalized. Two fires were recorded in the city.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 6144 and the euro at UAH 52.1301. The zloty costs UAH 12.0685.
Russian forces lost 1,390 soldiers, 1,980 UAVs and 57 artillery systems in one day. Total personnel losses reached 1,474,030.
The CPD reported a new wave of Russian disinformation regarding the division of Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to justify its aggression and sow distrust among its partners.
The Kremlin expects to have up to 100 veterans of the war against Ukraine elected to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. According to ISW analysts, the aim is to strengthen the militarization of the authorities.
On August 21, heat of up to 37°C and variable cloudiness are expected in Ukraine. Brief rain showers and thunderstorms are possible in the north; in Kyiv, temperatures will reach up to +32°C.
Due to Russian attacks, Ukraine could lose up to $2. 5 billion this year. The ports of the Odesa region usually handle around 90% of Ukraine’s grain exports by sea.
The Italian company Leonardo has registered a "subsidiary" in Kyiv with capital of UAH 5. 13 million. It will engage in defense technologies and development.
Russia is spreading an alternative version of the history of the Scythian gold. The collection was lawfully returned to Ukraine in November 2023.
Mauro Poncini and Sam Naughton died in crashes during qualifying. Organizers said that the races would continue and conclude on August 28.
After the August 20 strike in Kyiv, 16 people were killed, 42 were injured, and 12 were rescued. Rescuers dismantled 5 slabs and removed 62 cubic meters of rubble.
As a result of the overnight UAV attack on Sumy, two people were injured and fires broke out. The strike damaged a two-story building and civilian infrastructure.
Sumy came under a massive attack by Russian UAVs during the night of August 21. A two-story residential building caught fire in the Kovpakivskyi District.
The M&Ms operation was intended to isolate the Russian elite and force Putin to agree to a ceasefire. The plan envisaged autonomous strikes on Moscow's airports.
At night on August 21, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. Municipal transport and a civilian car were damaged; no people were injured.
A speedboat brought around 60 migrants to the coast of Murcia in full view of tourists. The Civil Guard detained all those who arrived.
The European Commission did not provide Ukraine with a €220 million grant following attacks on Black Sea ports. Support is promised through existing lending mechanisms.
Patrol officers provided assistance to three injured women following the attack on Kyiv. As a result of the massive strike, 15 people were killed and another 39 were injured.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 70 and the euro at UAH 51.87. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading within the range of UAH 44.68–44.71.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported Russian military losses for August 19. Total personnel losses are approaching 1.5 million people.
The NBU is terminating Mykola Hladyshenko’s powers on the Supervisory Board of Sense Bank. The Supervisory Board’s inability to respond appropriately to the situation calls into question its members’ ability to ensure proper oversight of the bank’s activities.
Donald Tusk criticized Mateusz Morawiecki's ideas concerning a deportation service and a referendum on suspending Poland's participation in Schengen.
On August 20, Ukraine will have variable cloudiness and predominantly no precipitation. Rain and thunderstorms are possible in the north and the Carpathians, with temperatures reaching 34°C.
Due to infrastructure damage, Ukrzaliznytsia changed the routes of trains from Nizhyn and Konotop to the capital on August 20. Some services have been canceled.