A suspect has been detained in the US in connection with the assassination attempt on conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI and Donald Trump have expressed support for Kirk, who is the founder of Turning Point USA and a Trump supporter.
US Vice President J. D. Vance reported that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are focused on territorial issues and security guarantees. Russia demands 6,000 sq. km of unoccupied Ukrainian territories, and Ukraine seeks guarantees against further aggression.
Billionaire Elon Musk received an invitation to a summit of technology leaders at the White House, but does not plan to attend. His representative will be present at the event, where other well-known tech giants are expected.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, will meet with Steve Witkoff, special envoy of President Donald Trump, in the USA on August 29. The meeting will concern agreements reached between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
The Trump administration is considering sanctions against the EU or European officials over the Digital Services Act. Washington claims the law restricts freedom of speech and creates costs for American tech companies.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, commented on the statement by US Vice President J. D. Vance about the possible end of the war in six months. Leshchenko emphasized that without a ceasefire and stabilization at the front, it is impossible to predict timelines, as the situation is constantly changing.
US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the Russian strike on an American plant in Mukachevo, stating that the administration does not like the actions of the Russians, but Washington seeks peace. He also criticized former President Joe Biden for inaction in ending the war.
Oil prices rose sharply due to fears of disruptions in Russian oil supplies after hits on Russian territory. Expectations of lower interest rates in the US also positively affected global growth and fuel demand forecasts.
US Vice President J. D. Vance expects peace to be achieved in Ukraine within six months. Earlier, Vance stated that Russia had abandoned attempts to create a puppet government in Kyiv.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions against Russia's oil industry. The goal is to force Moscow to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine using economic pressure.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Ukrainians will independently determine the territorial borders of their state. This was said on the NBC program "Meet the Press."
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has recognized the impossibility of establishing a puppet regime in Ukraine. This was Russia's main demand at the beginning of the war.
President Zelenskyy confirmed consultations with the US and Europe regarding a meeting with the Russian Federation. Kyiv insists on neutral European territory, rejecting Moscow and Budapest.
US Vice President J. D. Vance said that European countries would have to bear the main part of the costs for Ukraine's security guarantees. Donald Trump seeks a peace agreement and shifting more responsibility for costs to European allies.
Elon Musk denied The Wall Street Journal's information about suspending plans to create his own party and supporting J. D. Vance. The billionaire stated that "nothing the WSJ says should be considered true."
Elon Musk abandons the idea of creating his own political party, focusing instead on supporting Vice President J. D. Vance. The billionaire may financially support Vance in the 2028 presidential election.
The White House hopes to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy by the end of August, with the assistance of Donald Trump. The US President has already discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and is coordinating actions with Russia and Ukraine.
The meeting between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Trump and Zelenskyy, in the Oval Office was significantly friendlier. Zelenskyy was in a suit, brought a letter from his wife, and thanked Trump four times.
On August 18, negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States will take place at the White House. The US Vice President, Secretary of State, special envoys, and White House Chief of Staff will join the meeting.
US Vice President J. D. Vance will participate in negotiations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Earlier, Vance assured Zelenskyy that Washington would not impose a peace agreement with Russia on Ukraine.
US Vice President J. D. Vance thanked Donald Trump for his leadership ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, praying for peace. One of the aircraft from the "Russia" flight detachment has already arrived in Alaska for the summit.
US Vice President JD Vance assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington would not impose a peace deal with Russia on Ukraine. The US will not negotiate with Russia on resolving the war in Ukraine without Ukraine or Europe.
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.
Donald Trump announced his administration's mission to restore peace in Europe, emphasizing the importance of a strong Air Force and Army. This message came amid the announced meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025.
European leaders aim to prepare Trump for a meeting with Putin, fearing a "dirty deal" on Ukraine. They will hold a virtual summit to set boundaries and discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the coordination of positions ahead of diplomatic steps. Yermak thanked Trump for his leadership in ending the war and US support.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
European leaders want to talk to Donald Trump before August 15, when he meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This comes amid tense diplomatic negotiations and the convening of an urgent meeting of EU foreign ministers.
The US senator believes that ending the Russian-Ukrainian war will involve territorial exchange. He recalled the division of Germany and the Korean Peninsula as examples of coexistence of divided territories.
