Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Denys Shmyhal visited a Ukrainian drone production facility. Norway will allocate $8.5 billion to support Ukraine in 2026, with most of the funds going to military equipment.
In Dubai, police prevented the theft of a unique pink diamond worth $25 million. The thieves, who posed as buyer's intermediaries, were arrested, and the stone was returned.
In Sumy region, 12 people, including two children, were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike. An apartment building, 13 private homes, an outbuilding, and a garage were damaged.
Forecasters predict variable cloudiness without precipitation throughout Ukraine on August 20. Daytime temperatures will reach 22-27°, and up to 30° in the south and southeast.
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will screen green card applicants for "anti-American" views. This is part of new policy changes aimed at restricting immigration.
Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that the policy of appeasement will not bring Donald Trump closer to the Nobel Peace Prize. He believes that this will only give Putin more time and resources.
The Kremlin's propaganda project "Conversations about important things" is being extended to kindergartens starting September 1. The lessons justify the "SMO" and glorify Russian military personnel.
US President Donald Trump ordered the southern border wall to be painted black so that it would become too hot for migrants to touch. This is also intended to extend the steel's lifespan by slowing down the rusting process.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held talks with ministers from five European countries. Ukraine expects the earliest possible opening of the first negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process."
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians have launched a new wave of filtration measures. Security forces are searching dormitories and residential areas, looking for "unreliable" individuals.
The White House has opened an official TikTok account under the name @whitehouse. The first video features footage of Trump saying, "I am your voice," and the caption for the video reads: "America, we are BACK! Hello, TikTok?".
The President of Turkey and the NATO Secretary General discussed the peace process between Ukraine and Russia. The parties emphasized Turkey's key role and agreed on its contribution.
Germany has expressed readiness to join the system of security guarantees for Ukraine. The scope of support has not yet been determined, but the participation of the Bundeswehr is not excluded.
SBI employees exposed the head of the regional department of Derzhheokadastr in Khmelnytskyi region. She illegally transferred a land plot of the "Hnidavski Bolota" reserve in Volyn into private ownership.
European officials are discussing a plan to send British and French troops to Ukraine as part of a peace agreement. About ten countries are ready to join this initiative.
Most Ukrainian refugees in Poland are unlikely to return home even after a ceasefire, as they are well integrated into the Polish labor market. This contributes to Poland's economic growth, with GDP growth projected at 3% in 2025-2026.
Austria has offered Vienna as a venue for possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer stated his readiness to ensure Putin's participation, despite the ICC warrant.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the start of construction of a new settlement, which is intended to divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem. This step, he said, will block the creation of a Palestinian state.
On August 15, dry weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, except for the Carpathians. Daytime temperatures will reach +23...+28 °C, and up to +35 °C in Zakarpattia.
In Indian Kashmir, Kishtwar district, at least 46 people have died and over 200 are missing due to a sudden heavy downpour. The incident occurred on a popular pilgrimage route, washing away a street kitchen and a security post.
On August 14, a fire broke out at the filtering unit of the second power block at the Romanian Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. It was quickly extinguished, and there is no threat to the safety or operation of the plant.
Israel is discussing with South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Indonesia the possibility of accepting Palestinians from Gaza. The countries expect financial and international compensation for their acceptance.
Russian government hackers gained access to the US court records storage system, stealing confidential documents. The attackers specifically sought classified records related to espionage and other important cases.
Romania proposes expanding the joint mine-clearing mission with Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea. The goal is to strengthen the protection of energy infrastructure and trade routes from threats posed by Russia.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has equated wounds, concussions, and injuries sustained by military personnel in captivity to combat-related ones. This will ensure their social protection, benefits, compensation, and free medical treatment.
Donald Trump called Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. The conversation concerned trade tariffs and the Nobel Peace Prize.
The SBU neutralized an FSB agent network in Odesa region that was coordinating Russian air attacks. Four participants and a resident who collected data on military facilities and air defense were detained.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on Russian troop losses for August 12, amounting to 890 people. The enemy's total losses since February 2022 have exceeded one million servicemen.
Russian troops carried out 529 shellings on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one person was wounded. 22 reports of destruction of houses, apartments, and cars were recorded.
The Indonesian government has opened 40 airports for international flights, doubling their number. This decision aims to increase the flow of tourists to the regions of the archipelago nation.
