The UK Ministry of Defense predicts that it will take Russia more than 4. 4 years to fully capture four Ukrainian regions. During this time, Russia could lose up to 2 million troops.
All civilians who returned from Russian captivity on August 14 need urgent medical attention. Many of them have been held captive since 2016-2019, including teachers and doctors.
In occupied Luhansk region, Russians have launched a "social reintegration" program for those released from colonies, which is a cover for preparing recruits for war. This initiative, according to the Center for National Resistance, aims to form assault units for the war against Ukraine.
The 67th prisoner exchange took place, as a result of which Ukrainians captured in the occupied territories before the full-scale invasion were released. Among those released are those who have been in captivity since 2014, including a man who spent 4013 days in captivity.
Russia confirmed the immutability of its position on the war in Ukraine. This happened on the eve of the summit in Alaska on August 15.
In Luhansk region, Russians are preparing children for future mobilization by conducting "training" under the guise of sports events. Children are taught elements of hand-to-hand combat and special forces techniques, openly declaring preparation for military formations.
Dry, sunny weather with no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +24 to +30 degrees.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
On August 12, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, mostly dry weather. Short-term rains are possible only in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, 17 new illegal landfills have emerged since the beginning of the year. Communal services are not working, and most workers have been mobilized into the Russian army.
Russian invaders are teaching Ukrainian children sniper skills in Luhansk region. They also make it difficult for children to leave the occupied territories, demanding Russian international passports.
Washington likely confused Russia's readiness for a ceasefire with concessions. At the same time, the Kremlin does not plan to give up the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
British journalist Daniel Hannan claims that Trump's meeting with the Russian dictator in Alaska is a defeat for Ukraine and Western values. According to his predictions, Putin will retain most of the captured territories, and the US will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15 in Alaska. The terms for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed, which CNN observer Nick Paton Walsh calls devastating for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy states that the path to peace in Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine. He emphasizes that only Russia can end the war it started, and Putin seeks to legalize the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Analysts warn of a possible offensive on Kharkiv Oblast if Ukraine withdraws from Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. This would allow Russia to avoid prolonged fighting and advance to the borders of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), stated that Putin continues to pretend that he can talk about Ukraine without Ukraine. He noted that this is his way of thinking, but Russia is a country of limited subjectivity.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on the diplomatic situation. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a real end to the war and reliable security foundations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal after statements regarding territories risks angering Trump, who seeks a peace agreement.
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.
A potential end to the war in Ukraine could solidify the Kremlin's control over part of the occupied territories. This sets the stage for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, while Ukraine's European allies express concern.
The Center of National Resistance records a systemic crisis with payments in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Employees of the Romashka kindergarten in Svatove have not received their salaries for almost a year.
Russian occupiers have created an online catalog of Ukrainian children from Luhansk region, featuring their photos and character descriptions for adoption. Public activists call this child trafficking, which legalizes their abduction.
Bail of UAH 10 million was posted for former head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration Serhiy Hayday, and UAH 2 million each for the company director and the commander of the National Guard military unit in a case concerning corruption in the procurement of UAVs and EW equipment. NABU and SAP exposed a large-scale corruption scheme.
A KMIS poll showed that 76% of Ukrainians are categorically against the Russian "peace plan," which includes renouncing NATO and recognizing the occupation. Only 17% are willing to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns about false information regarding the deployment of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital. This may indicate Russia's preparation for a new war crime against the civilian population.
As of August 1, 2025, 2,419 healthcare infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been damaged or completely destroyed, with 311 of them completely ruined. The most significant damage occurred in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The Russian dictator ordered to lower water prices and make sewerage free in the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This is an attempt to hide the humanitarian crisis caused by the destruction of infrastructure and lack of repairs.
In Siverskodonetsk, there has been no water supply in the private sector for over a week due to a ruptured water pipe. The new enterprise responsible for the networks does not have welders.
Andriy Yurchenko, the former head of the Rubizhne Military-Civil Administration (MVA), has been remanded in custody for 60 days with the possibility of bail set at six million hryvnias. He is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
