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Journalists from Wired found that young tech specialists from the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continue to work in federal agencies, maintaining ties with the authorities. This is happening despite official reports of the liquidation of the department, which was previously associated with Elon Musk.

The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI company, after the release of Grok 4. 1, demonstrates a significant overestimation of Musk's abilities. It believes that Musk would be a professional football player, would choose him for a fashion show instead of famous models, and would commission a painting from him instead of Monet or Van Gogh.

Russian troops attacked Odesa region for the first time with modernized KABs with jet engines. Military expert Vladyslav Selezniov stated that Kyiv is not currently under threat, but the situation could change.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed to European partners to change the order of obtaining Patriot systems. Kyiv is ready to return or replace them when it is Ukraine's turn, if it receives them now.

Donald Trump said that the US administration would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. He discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sales of new single-family homes in the US fell by 8. 2% to 652,000 units in July 2025. The median sale price dropped to $487,300, indicating an oversupply in the market.

US President Donald Trump on August 25 issued a decree providing for criminal and administrative prosecution for desecration of the American flag. The document obliges federal agencies to maximize the application of existing laws to bring offenders to justice.

Hamas is negotiating with the US administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid. Trump has promised to help the Palestinians in Gaza.

Tomorrow, the Rada plans to ratify an agreement with the United States on the creation of an investment fund. The funds will be used for investments and the restoration of Ukraine, and the profits will be reinvested for 10 years.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Trump's peace proposals, pointing to the US interest in Ukraine's resources. He questions what Ukraine will get after its heroic resistance.

The head of the U. S. Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, stated that Zelensky seeks "eternal war" and a "corruption meat grinder." Musk claims that the Ukrainian president has chosen bloodshed over peace with Moscow.

The U. S. reaffirmed the goal of preserving Ukraine's sovereign independence, emphasizing the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.

Ukraine has intensified contacts with the US administration and other partners. The President emphasized the need for real and guaranteed peace.

A German government spokesman confirmed a visit by US President Joe Biden at the end of the week. Biden is expected to receive Germany's highest state award from President Steinmeier.

Britain has agreed to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius after decades of negotiations. The US military base on Diego Garcia Island will remain, and Mauritius will be able to launch a resettlement program on other islands.

The Ministry of Energy discussed with the US Embassy preparations for the next heating season, including the restoration of damaged facilities, increasing electricity generation capacity, and stabilizing Ukraine's energy system after Russian attacks.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal today met with a delegation of Inspectors General from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the U. S. Agency for International Development.