Today, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" took place, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Security guarantees for Ukraine and next steps were discussed.
European leaders condemned proposals to transfer Ukrainian territories to Russia for the sake of peace. They emphasize Ukraine's sovereign right to determine the terms of peace and the need to pressure the aggressor.
Several attempts at illegal movement of goods were stopped at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Among the seized items were electronic cigarettes, Apple AirPods headphones, old coins, cosmetics, alcohol, coffee, and narcotic drugs.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commented on the negotiations between Trump and Putin, stating that the US is giving Russia a chance to withdraw from the war. Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, but will provide it with concrete assistance.
Poland emphasizes the need for caution regarding Putin's words and calls for Western unity. All agreements concerning Ukraine must be made with its participation.
European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.
Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky with the participation of US representatives. Later, leaders of a number of European countries and NATO joined them; the discussion was not easy.
Two Ukrainians born in 2007 and 2008 have been detained in Poland on suspicion of vandalism against monuments. They have been remanded in custody for three months, and one of them is suspected of placing red-and-black flags and inscriptions with "Banderite slogans" on buildings and memorials to the victims of the Volyn tragedy.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recalled the principle of "peace through strength" before the Trump-Putin meeting. He noted that on August 15, 1920, Poles stopped the Red Army near Warsaw.
Former head of state enterprise of the Ministry of Defense notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information.
A 17-year-old Ukrainian has been detained for three months on suspicion of vandalizing a monument to the victims of the Volyn tragedy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is monitoring the situation, and the consulate is in contact with Polish law enforcement.
Intel shares rose 7% after reports that the Trump administration was discussing acquiring a stake in the company. This is related to plans to revive American chip manufacturing and Intel's Ohio plant.
Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian train driver and his assistant who entered Poland on a freight train while intoxicated. The driver had almost 2 per mille of alcohol, and his assistant had over 2 per mille.
Lithuania is moving towards creating an echeloned line of defense with anti-tank ditches and fortifications. The project, worth 1.1 billion euros, will be integrated with the defense lines of Latvia and Estonia.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is ready to discuss the transformation of the "800 Plus" social program. Possible changes will affect payments to Ukrainians and families who do not need state support.
The SBU has collected evidence against 12 members of the “Other Ukraine” group, which operates in Moscow. They were engaged in discrediting Ukraine and destabilizing the situation in partner countries.
Two 14-year-old boys were found dead in a private house in Lviv. Police are investigating the incident as an accident, and examinations have been ordered.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland requests an investigation into the case of a 17-year-old Ukrainian suspected of vandalism. Diplomats condemn such actions and consider them a provocation by Russian special services.
Ukrainian-Polish exhumation works, which began on August 4, are ongoing in Lviv. A burial pit with soldiers who died in 1939 has already been discovered.
Russia seeks to discuss the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe at the Alaska summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia wants to include this topic in negotiations regarding the future of the war in Ukraine.
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.
