Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not cede its territories to Russia, as it is impossible. This statement was made ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Dominik Hašek criticized Donald Trump for meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the American leader a traitor. The hockey player was outraged by Trump's repost about Ukraine's refusal of territories and rolling out the red carpet for Putin.
Donald Trump said he does not need advice on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war, which he calls "Joe Biden's war. " He claims to have settled six wars in six months and knows what he is doing.
An accident involving a Citroën and a Volvo occurred on the Kyiv-Odesa highway near the village of Hostra Mohyla. As a result of the collision, three people died, including a child.
The Kyiv City TCC commented on the incident that occurred on August 17, when a mobilized man inflicted injuries upon himself. According to the TCC, the man behaved inadequately, and then cut his left forearm; he was hospitalized.
In Ukraine, 35,471 wage arrears were recorded in 2025, which is 11% more than at the end of 2021. In total, 1,983 companies owe employees, with state-owned enterprises being the leaders.
European leaders will hold a preparatory meeting with the President of Ukraine in Washington. This will take place before his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House.
British diplomats are training Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump. The goal is to avoid a new scandal in the Oval Office.
On August 18, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attacks, 10 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 46 were injured.
Two company executives have been notified of suspicion of laundering over UAH 160 million on the construction of the Podilskyi Bridge in Kyiv. The funds were transferred for unperformed construction works, and the recipient companies did not conduct real activities.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 18, three people were killed and 20 were injured. Among the victims is a 17-year-old boy; many of the wounded are in serious condition.
The plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the US. Landing is expected in 6.5 hours.
European leaders condemned proposals to transfer Ukrainian territories to Russia for the sake of peace. They emphasize Ukraine's sovereign right to determine the terms of peace and the need to pressure the aggressor.
On August 17, sounds resembling gunshots or explosions may be heard in the center of Kyiv. This is due to filming, as warned by the city authorities.
Israeli authorities are preparing for a mass resettlement of Palestinians from combat zones in the Gaza Strip. This is due to the completion of planning for a new military operation.
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.
