The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make his first state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit will strengthen ties and expand cooperation in trade, education, and technology.
On Saturday, August 2, most regions of Ukraine will be without precipitation. This will be due to a field of increased atmospheric pressure, and only in the far west of the country are local short-term rains with thunderstorms expected. During the day, most regions are expected to have +24…+29 degrees Celsius.
On the night of August 2, explosions rocked the Russian cities of Penza and Novokuibyshevsk in Samara Oblast. Eyewitnesses report a drone attack and a fire at an oil refinery.
US President Donald Trump has offered Russia and Ukraine a way out of the conflict, warning of "measures" if ignored. The countries must sign a peace agreement within 10 days, otherwise the US is ready to act.
US President Donald Trump does not rule out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin within 10 days before the end of the term for settling the war in Ukraine.
The European Union called on the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. An EU diplomat recalled war crimes and condemned the support of the Russian Federation by third countries.
On the night of August 2, a number of Russian cities and occupied Crimea were subjected to attacks by unknown drones. At least 4 explosions were heard in Lipetsk, and eyewitnesses heard 5-6 explosions in Ryazan.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that US President Donald Trump seeks peace with Russia, but will not tolerate jokes. Graham emphasized that Trump is unlike his predecessors and will not allow capabilities to be exaggerated.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is ceasing operations due to a complete halt in funding by Congress at Trump's initiative. Most CPB employees, who for almost 60 years funded National Public Radio and Public Television, will be laid off by the end of September.
A fish processing plant has started operating in Lviv Oblast, based on PJSC "Lviv Regional Production Fish Combine", creating almost 300 jobs. The enterprise plans to produce over 12 tons of finished products daily and enter the European market.
Donald Trump stated that he is aware of India's possible intentions to stop purchasing Russian oil. Indian refineries have already suspended purchases due to reduced discounts.
Joe Biden publicly criticized the Donald Trump administration, stating that democracy in the US is experiencing "dark days. " The former president accused the current government of destroying his achievements and threatening the rule of law.
Russian troops attacked Balakliia with attack drones. Hits were recorded on a private household and a non-residential building.
The woman collected coordinates for massive missile and drone attacks on Odesa, targeting military facilities. She was detained, communication devices were seized, and she was convicted of treason.
The National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of Ukraine is working on creating a regional cyber alliance. The goal is to counter cyber threats, primarily from the Russian Federation, and to strengthen cooperation in information exchange.
US President Donald Trump announced full readiness for nuclear war with Russia. This happened after Dmitry Medvedev's threats, to which the US responded by deploying nuclear submarines.
On August 1, 2025, 130 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 49 air strikes and used 1394 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks and exhausting the potential of the occupiers.
The US and European NATO countries are creating a new mechanism for supplying military aid to Ukraine using funds from European members of the Alliance. Ukraine will form lists of needs for $500 million, and NATO allies will decide who will pay for or donate items from the list.
The Russian army attacked Kherson on August 1, shelling residential areas of the Korabelnyi district. A 78-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were injured, both hospitalized.
Poland is actively discussing the 47th military aid package and preparing the 48th and 49th. This will significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
On the night of August 1, the Russian army attacked Bila Tserkva, causing large-scale fires at civilian enterprises. There are no casualties, and over 100 rescuers are eliminating the consequences.
Russian occupiers are massively shutting down mobile communication and internet in temporarily occupied Crimea. This is being done to create an information ghetto and complete isolation of Ukrainians.
Over the past day, July 31, the Defense Forces neutralized 940 Russian invaders. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.08.25 increased by 940 people.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne was buried on July 31 in the garden of his mansion in Buckinghamshire. The ceremony was held in a narrow circle of relatives and close friends, including James Hetfield and Elton John.
Two women, aged 36 and 77, were injured as a result of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia district. They were provided with the necessary medical care.
In Kyiv, the bodies of 10 more victims, including a 2-year-old child, were recovered from under the rubble of a residential building. The total number of victims of the Russian strike has risen to 26 people, 3 of whom are children.
On August 1, hot, sunny weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of Zhytomyr, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi regions. Air temperature will reach up to +32°C in the South.
As a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia district, a 63-year-old man died in Veselianka. In Malokaterynivka, a 65-year-old man was wounded, and his house was damaged.
In Poltava region, the head of the district department of the State Food and Consumer Service and the accountant of the veterinary hospital were detained. They are suspected of organizing a scheme to extort bribes from entrepreneurs, almost 4 million hryvnias were seized.
On the night of August 1, Russians attacked Balakliia, Kharkiv Oblast, with drones. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out at a civilian industrial enterprise; there were no casualties.
