The occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories are canceling the celebration of Miner's Day. The reason is social tension and fears that mass events will turn into spontaneous protests.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the defenders of Ukraine on State Flag Day. He emphasized that the blue and yellow flag is a symbol of freedom and the struggle for independence.
ISW analysts indicate that the Kremlin is trying to justify the disruption of the Putin-Zelenskyy meeting by citing the alleged illegitimacy of the Ukrainian President. Russian officials, including Lavrov, question Zelenskyy's right to sign any peace agreements.
On the night of August 23, 2025, Major Serhiy Bondar, a MiG-29 fighter pilot, died. He crashed upon landing after completing a combat mission.
On August 22, Russian troops lost 840 soldiers, 5 tanks, and 23 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.08.25 amount to 1,075,160 personnel.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsia stated that there are no signs of Putin's readiness for negotiations. Russia is manipulating the US, while Zelenskyy is ready to discuss territorial issues, starting from the line of contact.
On August 23, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, significant in places, with hail and squalls. There will be no precipitation in Kyiv and the region.
Over 800,000 Ukrainians have issued a Diia. Card just over a week after its launch. The card allows receiving state payments and combining personal funds with targeted ones.
Fighters of the "Hart" brigade, using FPV drones, hit an enemy cannon, mortar, and machine gun near Vovchansk. Two vehicles and elements of the occupiers' communication and drone control system were also destroyed.
A tourist bus traveling to New York from Niagara Falls overturned in New York State. As a result of the accident, five people died, and 24 more were injured.
The Kremlin considers a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy unlikely, fearing reputational consequences. Russian officials refuse the meeting, balancing between the domestic audience and sanctions.
The city of Petrov Val in Russia's Volgograd region suffered a massive drone attack on the night of August 23. A fire broke out near the railway station, and windows were blown out in residential buildings.
Oleksiy Khabarov, international master of sports, died in the war. He was the founder of the shooting club "Phoenix" and a multiple record holder of Ukraine.
An explosion followed by a fire occurred at the Smitty's Supply plant in Louisiana. Local residents report oily rain and the smell of soot in the air.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is doing everything to end the war, which, according to him, began in 2014 "against the population of Donbas. " He also noted that "Russia has no unfriendly countries, there are unfriendly elites" and expressed hope for the restoration of relations with the United States with Trump's arrival.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, has announced his resignation. This happened due to disagreements regarding additional measures against Israel.
In Poltava region, 26 settlements were left without electricity due to a storm. More than 10,000 subscribers were affected, and about 100 roofs were damaged in the Pyriatyn community.
The Ukrainian Oscar Committee has received 8 applications for participation in the selection for the 98th Academy Awards in the "Best International Feature Film" category. The selection of the Ukrainian entry will take place on August 28, 2025.
Oleksandr Lukashenka stated that he would not release political prisoners, despite his promise to Donald Trump. He refers to public opinion and the lack of support for the release of "bandits."
Late in the evening on August 22, Kramatorsk was subjected to massive shelling, with over three dozen explosions recorded. The city military administration urges residents to remain in shelters due to the persistent threat.
Canada and the US have agreed to resume duty-free trade for 85% of goods. This decision sets an effective tariff rate of 5.6% for Canadian goods in the US.
Keith Kellogg, Special Representative of US President Donald Trump, will arrive in Ukraine on August 23. He will participate in a prayer breakfast and Independence Day ceremonies, and will also discuss diplomatic issues.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling on the Government to ensure proper access to education. Small schools in villages, mountainous and frontline communities are under threat of closure.
Russian courts impose fines or arrests for administrative cases of "disrespect" for the authorities. Since 2019, almost 400 Russians and residents of Crimea have been prosecuted under this law.
The Kremlin insists on the 2022 Istanbul framework agreement as the sole basis for peace negotiations. This would allow Russia to veto Western aid to Ukraine and leave it defenseless.
On August 21, Russian troops lost 790 soldiers and 33 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 22.08.25 amount to 1,074,320 personnel.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an award ceremony for DPRK soldiers who fought on Russia's side against Ukraine, calling them "heroic. " He laid flowers at the memorial wall for the fallen and held a banquet for the military.
On Friday, August 22, cloudy weather with clearings, as well as rains, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will fluctuate from 17° to 33°.
Information about school diaries featuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy, copying Putin's images, is fake. The Center for Strategic Communications refutes the existence of such diaries in Ukraine.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz proposed granting Russia NATO membership as a way to end the war in Ukraine. He refers to previous discussions of this idea within the American political establishment.
