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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressed interest in involving Ukrainian companies in infrastructure projects. The sides discussed cooperation in energy and agriculture.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that after the war ends, Belgrade and Kyiv could significantly expand economic cooperation and jointly enter the markets of third countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. He emphasized the potential for cooperation in energy, extraction, and agriculture.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to continue providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, particularly in the medical and energy sectors. He emphasized his readiness to do more to support Ukraine’s energy sector, especially during the winter period.
Zelenskyy said that an agreement had been reached with the US on regular deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems. He stressed that this is not enough to fully protect against Russian attacks.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that Belgrade would continue to support Ukraine’s territorial integrity and its European course. He emphasized support for the UN Charter and readiness to help Ukraine on its path to the EU.
Elon Musk refused to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian ballistic missile launchers, citing the risk of escalation and calling for negotiations. At the same time, Ukraine continues a systematic campaign of long-range strikes against strategic facilities of the Russian Federation using its own capabilities.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
According to a poll by the Rating Group conducted on August 5–6, Zelenskyy has 25. 2% support, Zaluzhnyi — 16.7%, and Fedorov — 12.5%. They are followed by Budanov, Poroshenko and Razumkov.
Belgrade's tallest skyscraper, the "Belgrade Tower," was illuminated in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. This happened during President Zelenskyy's first official visit to Serbia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić have begun a bilateral discussion in Serbia. The sides are discussing economic ties, relations with the EU, and security issues.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US Senate for passing a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which will help increase pressure on the aggressor to end the war. He emphasized the importance of American support and sanctions for bringing peace closer.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia with his team. Talks are planned with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut on economic ties and security issues.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
Ukraine has limited capabilities to destroy Russian launchers, especially on the territory of the Russian Federation. Experts believe that the emergence of its own ballistic missiles could radically change the situation.
According to a Socis poll, in the second round Zelenskyy would receive 33. 8% compared with Zaluzhnyi's 66.2%. He would also lose to Budanov and Fedorov.
On August 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first official visit to Serbia, where he will meet with President Aleksandar Vučić. The main topics will be European integration, the economy and energy, as well as a free trade agreement.
Melinda Haring suggested four candidates to Zelenskyy for the position of ambassador to the United States after Stefanishyna’s dismissal. They include Unguryan, Husovskyi, Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Stavnitser.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees dismissing ambassadors in four countries. Diplomats in Croatia, Albania, Montenegro and Pakistan were dismissed from their positions.
President Zelenskyy said that the government had made a decision regarding Marhanets and other cities in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He called the situation involving the lack of water disgraceful and promised to dismiss the responsible official.
The President of Ukraine said that the European FREYJA anti-ballistic program is already operational and that new partners will join it.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister visited Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The parties discussed Russia's strikes, the blocking of grain corridors, and cooperation in the energy sector.
According to the President, they also discussed Russia's use of machinery and technologies that Moscow is a generation behind in and definitely would not have been able to create on its own.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 713/2026, which establishes a new holiday — the Day of the Communications and Cybersecurity Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to be celebrated annually on August 8. The previous decree from 2000 has been repealed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strengthening protection against Russian strikes with the prime minister of Norway, including the supply of air defense systems. The parties also coordinated joint activities for August במסגרת the FREYJA program.
European Commission spokesperson Balázs Ujvári said that Ukraine determines its own defense needs and may request interceptor missiles. He assured that there are no problems with providing them and that work continues without a summer break.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that the negotiation track with American partners is currently on pause. Ukraine is awaiting the arrival of the American team and is counting on more active U.S. participation to achieve a just peace.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the targeting of the Bashneft-Novoyl oil refinery in Bashkortostan and the Slavneft-Yanos oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region, as well as two military patrol boats and shadow fleet vessels in the Black Sea. Ukraine’s Defence Forces carried out strikes against the aggressor’s facilities more than 1,300 kilometers from the front line.
Rutte said that work is underway to supply Ukraine with air defense systems after Kyiv failed to shoot down any Russian ballistic missiles. Zelenskyy warned of increased missile production in the Russian Federation and reduced deliveries from allies.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže. They discussed food security, Russian attacks on ports, and Ukraine’s European integration.