European leaders stated that Russia cannot have a veto right on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO. They also emphasized the absence of restrictions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and its cooperation with third countries.
European leaders discussed the results of Trump's meeting with Putin and reaffirmed support for Ukraine. They emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders and Zelenskyy, stated that Putin demands Ukraine to cede control over the entire Donbas. European leaders confirmed that Ukraine independently decides on its territory and needs security guarantees.
Ambassadors from 27 EU countries were urgently convened to discuss the bloc's next steps after the Trump-Putin summit. The meeting took place in a "restricted format" to minimize information leakage.
Donald Trump, after talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders, announced a common decision. The best way to end the war is a peace agreement, not just a ceasefire.
European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.
EU country ambassadors will hold an extraordinary meeting on August 16 after the summit of the US and Russian presidents in Alaska. The Coreper 2 meeting will begin at 09:30 local time.
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with European Union leaders upon his return from Alaska. Today, there will be a meeting of ambassadors, followed by a virtual conversation with the heads of European states.
The Trump administration is considering offering economic and political concessions to the Kremlin to stimulate negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. This could include new business deals and a potential strategic arms control treaty.
Great Britain plans to send hundreds of military instructors and engineers to Ukraine within the first week after a truce. This will help restore the Armed Forces of Ukraine and patrol the sky to prevent ceasefire violations.
US and Russian presidents, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, began talks in Alaska. During their handshake, B-2 bombers and F-22 fighters flew overhead.
More than 35 YouTube channels linked to Russian propaganda have been blocked in Ukraine, most of them under NSDC sanctions. Among those blocked are Diana Panchenko, Oleksiy Arestovych, and Russian propagandists.
Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held his first conversation with Swedish Minister Jessika Roswall. They discussed preparations for opening the negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process" and reforms.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on diplomatic work, instructing to update the foreign policy work plan by the end of the year. The financing of the Defense Forces, the effectiveness of coalitions, and relations with the EU were discussed.
The Supreme Court demonstrated opposing approaches in the cases of "Misto Bank" and "Concord", applying the same legal norms. Former judge Oleksandr Sytnikov noted that the judges deviated from their own practice.
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 EU Representative in Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, emphasized that decisions about Ukraine's future must be made with its participation and with security guarantees from allies. She also noted that Russia continues to attack civilians, despite hopes for a ceasefire.
Ukraine and its international partners insist that no decisions regarding a peaceful settlement can be made without Ukraine's participation. Negotiations will only make sense after a sustainable ceasefire is achieved, as Russia seeks a pause for regrouping.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a series of conversations with the heads of almost thirty national parliaments and the President of the European Parliament. They agreed on the coordination of actions at the inter-parliamentary level, discussing common principles and the future of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that no appeals from Ukrainians regarding the bus accident near Cairo have been received. There is no information about the presence of Ukrainians among the victims in local law enforcement agencies.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Russia of interfering in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Russian intelligence published a statement that echoes Orbán's theses against Magyar.
Allies are considering several European cities for a possible meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the head of the Kremlin. The meeting location depends on the results of tomorrow's meeting in Alaska.
The SBU has collected evidence against 12 members of the “Other Ukraine” group, which operates in Moscow. They were engaged in discrediting Ukraine and destabilizing the situation in partner countries.
The European Union plans to adopt the 19th package of sanctions against Russia next month. This will continue to pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine.
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.
The Coalition of the Willing opposes restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a future peace agreement and rejects the Kremlin's veto right on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. Leaders supported Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine.
In Berlin, EU and US leaders confirmed that issues of Ukraine's territorial integrity and security cannot be resolved without Kyiv's participation. If Russia does not take steps towards peace, pressure on the Kremlin will be increased.
A deal on the war in Ukraine between Trump and Putin in Alaska is unlikely due to Zelensky's absence from the negotiations. Territorial concessions are the main stumbling block, with the President of Ukraine rejecting territorial exchange.
China is imposing sanctions against Lithuanian UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas. This is in response to EU measures against two Chinese financial institutions that cooperated with Russia.
President of the European Council António Costa announced the EU's intention to cooperate closely with the US to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Achieving a ceasefire remains a priority.
