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.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes that the next step in American diplomacy regarding the war in Ukraine should be economic pressure on Moscow. He proposes imposing tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy resources and calls on China to influence Putin.
Explosions were heard in Odesa on the evening of August 17. The city mayor warned of the threat of attack UAVs, and the Air Force confirmed the movement of "Shaheds" towards the city.
On August 17, 127 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Russian troops launched 52 air strikes, used 1611 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3607 shellings.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova called "peace" that demands Ukraine give up the unoccupied parts of Donbas unacceptable. She emphasized that the EU will not tolerate peace that is just another word for Ukraine's capitulation.
A strike and blockade, organized by the Hostages Families Forum, took place in Israel, demanding the return of prisoners. About 100,000 people marched, and police detained 25 participants.
The Coalition of the Willing declares its readiness to deploy deterrence forces in Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities. Multinational forces will protect the air and sea space.
Putin proposed ending the war in Ukraine in exchange for full control over Donbas. Donald Trump supports these terms and urges Zelenskyy to accept the offer.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region, a 15-year-old boy was killed. Two children and four adults were injured.
Documents outlining a plan for a meeting between Russian and American leaders were found in a public hotel printer in Alaska. Among the findings were a dinner menu in honor of Putin and a gift from Trump.
On August 16, 148 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 68 airstrikes, dropped 127 guided aerial bombs, used 4718 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5955 shellings.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation sent recommendations to teachers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine regarding the supervision of children without a Russian passport. This introduces a system of denunciations in schools, turning educators into an instrument of police control.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have offered Ukraine a deal: give up Donbas in exchange for peace and security guarantees. This offer, although "terrible," may be the only option for Ukraine.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys calls on the EU to prepare the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. He emphasizes the need to increase military support for Ukraine and accelerate its accession to the EU.
Ukraine needs international security guarantees and the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent to deter future Russian aggression. Allowing Russia to occupy the Donetsk region will enable it to resume aggression on more favorable terms.
As of August 16, Russian troops lost 900 soldiers and 49 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.08.25 amount to 1,069,950 personnel.
On Sunday, August 17, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains and thunderstorms will pass in the central, western regions and Khmelnytskyi region.
