US President Donald Trump rated his phone conversation with European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 10 out of 10. The conversation took place two days before the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
Polish media reported on the participation of the new Polish president, Karol Nawrocki, in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which took place after an online meeting with Donald Trump. The president's spokesman, Rafał Leskiewicz, denied information about the participation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the meeting with the US president.
Poland signed a $3. 8 billion agreement with the US to modernize 48 F-16 fighter jets. This will enhance the aircraft's compatibility with NATO and strengthen deterrence against potential aggression.
Ukraine offered Poland to use the EU SAFE instrument within defense cooperation. The parties discussed cooperation within NATO and joint counteraction to threats.
57 Ukrainian citizens faced deportation from Poland after incidents at Max Korzh's concert in Warsaw. Three Ukrainians born in 1995, 2002, and 2005 were detained for acts of aggression and prohibited symbols.
Vasyl Bodnar, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, reacted to the incident involving the UPA flag at a concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh in Warsaw. He emphasized that Ukrainians must adhere to Polish laws, and such actions harm bilateral relations.
Poland has initiated deportation proceedings against 57 Ukrainians and 6 Belarusians following unrest at Max Korzh's concert. The reasons cited were aggressive actions and the display of the UPA flag.
Since March, a Register of Dietary Supplements has been operating in Ukraine, where all dietary supplements must be entered by the end of September. Market representatives consider the allotted time insufficient, comparing it with European practice.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine warns of temporary traffic restrictions for exiting the country through the "Ustyluh - Zosin" checkpoint starting August 12. The reason is road surface repairs, which will lead to reverse traffic and possible queues.
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.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized that negotiations between Trump and Putin cannot resolve the issue of peace in Ukraine without the participation of Kyiv and the EU. Europe provides the main assistance to Ukraine, which is a matter of security for the continent.
European leaders are pushing for consultations with Trump to define Europe's "red lines" before his meeting with Putin in Alaska. The discussion will concern the war in Ukraine and a possible ceasefire.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that US-Russia talks on Ukraine will not change the assessment of Russian policy. He emphasized that borders cannot be changed by force, and Ukraine must participate in decision-making.
According to Eurostat, as of the end of June 2025, 4. 31 million Ukrainians had temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic accepted the largest number of people.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, stated that provocations are possible during the joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, but there is currently no strike group near the Ukrainian border.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz believes that inviting President Zelenskyy to the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15 would be the best solution. He believes that Ukraine is now closer "at least to a ceasefire" than ever before.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.
European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.
Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš, who is leading in opinion polls, could become the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. His return threatens to weaken support for Ukraine and strengthen the alliance of Orbán and Fico.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak shared details of a meeting in Great Britain with US Vice President JD Vance and European security advisors. Support for Ukraine and conditions for lasting peace were discussed.
A security meeting took place in Great Britain with the participation of representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe. British Foreign Minister David Lammy confirmed the presence of Andriy Yermak and JD Vance.
US President Donald Trump has invited newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the White House. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland clarified the new rules for admission to Polish universities for Ukrainian applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year. The changes concern the confirmation of knowledge of the language of instruction and admission dates.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and Moldova should move forward in the negotiation process regarding EU accession. He emphasized that Ukraine has done everything to open the first cluster of negotiations, and artificial pauses will only harm Europe.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania met in Chernivtsi. They agreed to institutionalize the "Ukraine-Moldova-Romania" format and named it the "Odesa Triangle."
The Polish Prime Minister stated a possible freezing of the Russian-Ukrainian war, referring to a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his own intuition. He also mentioned the expiration of Trump's ultimatum to Putin on August 8.
Law enforcement officers reported on the first stage of the special operation “Gentlemen” in 20 regions of Ukraine. 4 drug laboratories were discovered, over 21 thousand bushes of drug plants were destroyed, 57 kg of cannabis were seized, and 9 people were detained.
President Zelenskyy appealed to Polish Prime Minister Tusk regarding new admission rules for Polish universities, which complicate the studies of Ukrainian students. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland requires a B2 level language proficiency certificate, which creates obstacles for applicants.
