On the night of August 19, Volgograd was subjected to a massive drone attack, as a result of which UAV debris fell in the south of the city. This caused a fire at Hospital No. 16 and on the territory of the oil refinery.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the details of negotiations in the White House with US President Donald Trump and European leaders. Issues of security guarantees, the return of children and prisoners of war were discussed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on reports of Hamas's agreement to a truce. He emphasized pressure on Hamas and plans to complete the mission.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the issue of revising Ukraine's borders was not discussed at the White House. This issue should be resolved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a trilateral format.
Ukraine has prepared a draft agreement with the US for $90 billion for the supply of weapons, including aircraft and air defense systems. President Zelenskyy also discussed with partners the possibility of a foreign military contingent being present in Ukraine.
European allies in the White House stated that negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine are only possible with its participation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should take place within two weeks.
Russia proposed to hold a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and Russia first, and then a trilateral one with the participation of the USA. President Zelenskyy states his readiness to meet with Putin without any conditions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively assessed the meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. He showed the situation on the battlefield and discussed security guarantees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after talks, his interview for Fox News has been canceled. According to the TV channel, the head of the Ukrainian state is flying out of Washington.
Russians sell stolen Ukrainian grain to 70 countries, including Egypt, Turkey, and Iran. The Kremlin seeks to maintain market leadership at the expense of occupied Ukrainian territories.
The White House hopes to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy by the end of August, with the assistance of Donald Trump. The US President has already discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and is coordinating actions with Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine will not accept any deal, including territorial concessions to Russia, and insists on a ceasefire. Kyiv also rejects Putin's proposal to freeze the front line and demands full compensation for damages.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump discussed the idea of a trilateral summit involving Putin and Zelenskyy.
The meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and European leaders at the White House has concluded. Earlier, Trump interrupted talks with Europeans for a call with Putin.
On August 18, 133 combat engagements took place on the front line, the enemy launched missile and air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attacks in various directions, destroying enemy equipment and personnel.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the meeting in Washington with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European partners "good. " He emphasized the need to pressure Russia and conclude a truce before further negotiations.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced significant progress in negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine over the past two weeks. He recalled Finland's historical experience in relations with Russia and expressed confidence in finding a solution in 2025.
In the occupied Luhansk region, over 500 teenagers and young people are involved in "student labor detachments. " They are used as free labor, which is a violation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
US President Donald Trump will pressure Volodymyr Zelenskyy for Ukraine to cede the unoccupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. About 75% of Ukrainians oppose any official transfer of land to Russia.
ISW analysts claim that Russia will not be able to quickly occupy the entire Donetsk region by force. Seizing the rest of the territory will take Russian troops several years, as their campaigns have been ongoing since 2014.
On August 17, Russian troops lost 940 soldiers and 43 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel.
Most of Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings on August 18. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in the central, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv regions.
As a result of the enemy attack on Kharkiv on August 18, three people died, including a one-year-old child. 17 people were injured, six of whom were children.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy could immediately end the war if Ukraine renounces Crimea and NATO membership. According to the US president, "some things never change."
As a result of the morning attack on Kharkiv on August 18, one person died, 15 were injured, four of them children. Medics hospitalized six victims.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump and European leaders. He emphasized the importance of lasting peace and expressed gratitude for the support.
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, stated that Putin's demands regarding the Russian language and the Moscow Patriarchate are unacceptable. She emphasized that these are tools of ideological war against Ukraine's independence.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence called on Donald Trump to impose secondary sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that this would destroy the Russian economy and accelerate the conclusion of a peace agreement.
Eleven people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv on August 17, including a 13-year-old child. More than 10 multi-story buildings were damaged, and over a thousand windows were broken.
Illia Zabarnyi debuted for PSG in the match against Nantes, playing the entire game. His rating of 7.3 points was the fourth best among all participants in the match, and the Ukrainian's club won.
