President Zelenskyy stated that the Constitution of Ukraine makes it impossible to cede territory. He emphasized that real negotiations can begin on the current front line, which is supported by Europeans.
Several attempts at illegal movement of goods were stopped at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Among the seized items were electronic cigarettes, Apple AirPods headphones, old coins, cosmetics, alcohol, coffee, and narcotic drugs.
The US President will hold a one-on-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, and then representatives of the EU and NATO will join them. A joint working dinner and discussions in an expanded format are planned.
Some Syrian refugees in Austria deliberately fail German language exams to avoid low-paying jobs. This allows them to continue receiving state aid, which is roughly the same as in Germany.
In Kovel on August 17, an Audi car collided with a motorcycle, as a result of which the 35-year-old motorcyclist died on the spot. The car driver was sober, and a criminal proceeding has been opened.
Operators of the 429th separate unmanned systems regiment "ACHILLES" destroyed a Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank using FPV drones. Another tank, a BM-21 "Grad" MLRS, a "Tiger" armored vehicle, and a "KAMAZ" truck were also disabled.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" announced new routes for September: Chop-Kremenchuk and Yasinya-Kropyvnytskyi. This became possible due to optimization of operations and the use of existing trains.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia provided him with a list of over a thousand Ukrainian prisoners of war. Kyiv must accept these individuals, whom the Russian authorities are ready to release.
The Clinical Diagnostics laboratory from the Netherlands paid a ransom to cybercriminals for stolen data of 485,000 female patients. Hackers published 100 megabytes of data, but possess 300 gigabytes of information.
Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he lost the election due to the imperfect US electoral system. Putin considers mail-in voting an undemocratic procedure.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator called the meeting between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump "positive. " He noted that the conversation allows "to look for options for resolving the situation" in Ukraine.
Foreign media, including The New York Times and Sky News, reacted to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The main topic of discussion was the lack of agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
After a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow. Trump replied that it was possible, although a full understanding regarding the war in Ukraine had not been reached.
US President Donald Trump announced two interviews with Fox News. The interviews will take place at 6:00 PM ET after the "historic summit" in Alaska.
The Russian dictator handed the US president pseudo-historical materials justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation stated.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin continues to attack Ukraine to prepare the ground for a deal. According to Trump, Putin believes that further aggression strengthens his position in negotiations.
The United States is considering imposing sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil to force Russia to end the war in Ukraine. These measures are aimed at cutting the Kremlin's energy revenues if negotiations fail.
Vladimir Putin ignored American journalists' question about stopping the killing of Ukrainian civilians during his meeting with Donald Trump. The Russian dictator pretended not to hear the question, smiling and gesticulating.
The dictator's spokesman announced the expansion of the Russian delegation at talks with the US. Lavrov and Ushakov will join Putin, while the US will be represented by Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff.
Vladimir Putin spoke about the "energetic and sincere efforts" of the US to end hostilities in Ukraine. This is necessary for establishing long-term peace in Europe and the world.
At least 40 people have died from cholera in the Darfur region, Sudan. This is the largest outbreak in recent years, caused by conflict and lack of access to clean water.
The state budget of Ukraine will be replenished by UAH 2. 6 billion due to the collection of funds from the Russian online casino "PIN-UP". The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv found the director of UKR GAME TECHNOLOGY LLC, which operated under this brand, guilty.
Geneva has temporarily abolished public transport fees due to a peak in ozone pollution. This is one of the measures to combat high temperatures and pollution.
The Ukrainian company "Automagistral-Pivden" has signed a contract for the reconstruction of a 43-kilometer section of the R34 highway in Moldova. The contract value is 57.1 million euros, financed by the EBRD.
Polish media reported on the participation of the new Polish president, Karol Nawrocki, in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which took place after an online meeting with Donald Trump. The president's spokesman, Rafał Leskiewicz, denied information about the participation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the meeting with the US president.
An enemy FPV drone attacked a police car heading to Kupyansk. The driver of the police car, noticing the drone, increased speed and maneuvered to save the crew.
Law enforcement officers are conducting over 150 searches. This is part of a special operation to block channels for smuggling men of conscription age abroad.
Donald Trump announced that the media allegedly launched a "campaign against his meeting" with the Russian dictator.
The Athens Court of Appeal has allowed the extradition of Moldovan oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc to his homeland. The final decision will be made by the Ministry of Justice of Greece.
France, Germany, and Great Britain have warned the UN about their readiness to impose sanctions against Iran. This will happen if Iran does not resume negotiations on its nuclear program by the end of August 2025.
