Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that he would not change the constitution for re-election. He will end his presidential career in a year and a half.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, Russians are cutting off water supply to homes they have labeled as "ownerless. " These are the homes of those who refused to obtain Russian documents.
The aggressor shelled Nikopol region with artillery and FPV drones, damaging houses and power lines. A 55-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the successes of the AFU in the Sumy direction and the liberation of Ukrainian territories. Each brigade will receive an additional 7 million UAH per battalion participating in combat operations.
A Kyiv resident has been notified of suspicion of extorting money for removing conscripts from the wanted list and military registration. He charged between 15 and 25 thousand US dollars for his services.
Four reactors of the French nuclear power plant "Gravelines" have been shut down due to an accumulation of jellyfish in the cooling systems. The operator attributes this to rising water temperatures due to global warming.
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, calls for updating the law on the ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. She proposes excluding the Russian language from the list of those requiring protection, as it does not need Ukraine's support.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy T-72 tank and a field depot with fuel and lubricants of the occupiers in the Kupyansk direction. This was done by UAV operators of the 14th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Roman the Great.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC warns of a new wave of Russian fakes. Pro-Kremlin media are spreading "evidence" of alleged looting and mining of bodies by Ukrainian military personnel.
The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, as it has not agreed to a full ceasefire. The EU will not discuss concessions to the aggressor country and will continue to support Ukraine.
Denmark warns the US and Russia against concluding a peace agreement without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. According to Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the only correct start to any negotiations should be a complete ceasefire.
The Russian administration in the occupied territories of Ukraine is creating "student brigades," involving teenagers from the age of 14 in work. This is a legacy of Soviet labor mobilization, which the occupiers are using due to a shortage of labor after the forced mobilization of the adult population into the Russian army.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer advised US President Donald Trump not to trust Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. London will support Trump and European countries during negotiations with Putin, but opposes a ceasefire that would allow Putin to rearm.
On August 11, 122 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 51 air strikes. The Ukrainian Defense Forces cleared the settlements of Stepne and Novokostiantynivka in the Sumy region.
In Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, protests are being prepared against a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The action, under the slogan "Alaska with Ukraine," will take place on August 14.
The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) celebrates three years since its creation. RVC fighters are fighting as part of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and are participating in key operations.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, 17 new illegal landfills have emerged since the beginning of the year. Communal services are not working, and most workers have been mobilized into the Russian army.
According to analysts, the Kremlin seeks to divide the US and Europe during the upcoming summit in Alaska. Russia is trying to present Ukraine and Europe as an obstacle to peace.
Greta Thunberg announced a new attempt to break the naval blockade of Gaza, which will begin on August 31 from Spain. Vessels from Tunisia and other ports will join the flotilla, and activists will also mobilize 44 countries for demonstrations.
On August 10, Russian troops lost 1000 soldiers, 4 tanks, and 37 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.08.25 increased to 1,064,240 people.
On Monday, August 11, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains, sometimes thunderstorms, will pass on the Left Bank.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, is convinced that Trump will act from a position of strength during negotiations with Putin. She is confident that US pressure, the sanctions packages on the table, and secondary sanctions will convince Putin that it is time to "finally stop his aggression."
Explosions were heard in Russian Arzamas, eyewitnesses report air defense activity and a series of loud sounds. Sources indicate a possible attack on the local instrument-making plant.
An earthquake of magnitude 6. 1 occurred in the Turkish province of Balıkesir, causing one death and injuring 29. 16 buildings were damaged, and residents of four were evacuated.
The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, is a result of both leaders having "painted themselves into a corner. " Experts consider this a diplomatic victory for Putin, as the meeting is taking place without the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz believes that inviting President Zelenskyy to the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15 would be the best solution. He believes that Ukraine is now closer "at least to a ceasefire" than ever before.
London's Fulham has increased its offer for Brazilian winger Kevin to 37 million euros plus bonuses. Donetsk Shakhtar insists on a sum of 50 million euros for the player.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that tariffs on imports from other countries are likely to decrease if trade imbalances improve. The main goal of applying tariffs is to restore balance to the US current account deficit, which stands at $1.18 trillion.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country provides significant assistance to Ukraine, but relations cannot be one-sided. He pointed to Ukraine's cessation of gas supplies through its territory, which harmed Slovakia.
Donald Trump stated the need to evict the homeless from Washington and imprison criminals, promising to make the capital safer. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser denies a surge in crime, pointing to a decrease in violent crime rates.
