Former Congressman Matt Gaetz proposed granting Russia NATO membership as a way to end the war in Ukraine. He refers to previous discussions of this idea within the American political establishment.
The United States will send singer Brandon Howard, known as B. Howard, to the Russian "Intervision" contest in September. The contest, revived by Putin, is positioned as a Soviet alternative to "Eurovision."
Russia recruited at least 122 citizens of Turkmenistan to participate in the war against Ukraine in the first six months of 2025. Foreigners serve as a "disposable resource" in assault units, where mortality is high.
US President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine should go on the offensive, which is a notable change in rhetoric. This comes amid a pause in peace talks.
In Vinnytsia region, border guards detained two men who tried to illegally cross the border by swimming across the Dniester River. The offenders were promptly apprehended by a border patrol.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement about potential security guarantors for Ukraine derailed Moscow's talks with Washington. The Kremlin may try to lower the level of the bilateral meeting.
The US has narrowed access to information regarding negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, prohibiting the sharing of full intelligence with its "Five Eyes" allies. This decision has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of cooperation and national interests.
Russia withdrew from the arbitration process initiated by Ukraine over the seizure of ships in the Kerch Strait in 2018. The Russian Federation claims "gross procedural violations" and an "illegitimate composition" of the tribunal.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using about 600 drones and 40 missiles, including targeting an American factory. Experts view this as the Kremlin's demonstration of disagreement with peace initiatives and humiliation of the US.
Zhytomyr "Polissia" lost 0:3 to Italian "Fiorentina" in the first match of the Conference League qualification playoffs. The Florentines played the entire second half with a man down.
Kyiv "Dynamo" lost to Israeli "Maccabi" with a score of 3:1 in the first match of the Europa League qualification play-off. The match, which took place in Serbia, was accompanied by heavy rain and the sending off of Dynamo player Kostiantyn Vivcharenko in the second half.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" drew 1:1 with Swiss "Servette" in the first match of the Conference League qualification playoffs. The fate of advancing to the group stage will be decided in a week in Geneva.
Tomorrow, August 22, traffic will be restricted in the center of Kyiv. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the development of a military component to support diplomatic peace negotiations. Proposals will be presented to national security advisors of partner countries.
Donald Trump said that the US will assess the prospects for peace in Ukraine within two weeks. After that, a change of course is possible.
Russia offered to become a security guarantor for Ukraine, but the White House ridiculed the idea. The Trump administration secretly mocked Foreign Minister Lavrov's proposal.
The law guarantees servicemen 15 days of annual leave. Combatants will receive an additional 14 days, and contract soldiers aged 18-24 will get leave for exams.
The parliament adopted a law restricting access to real estate data and cadastral numbers for the period of martial law. The document also changes the requirements for entering information about weapons production into registers.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations between national security advisors and the military's work on the military component of security guarantees. Ukraine's future security architecture is being formed daily.
As a result of the Russian attack on Mukachevo, 23 people were injured, six of them hospitalized. The enterprise that was hit is strategic for Zakarpattia.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is sending indecent signals regarding the end of the war, continuing massive attacks. Moscow is trying to avoid a meeting at the leaders' level.
An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Ukraine, but the incidence rate in August 2025 is three times lower than in August 2024. The highest number of cases has been detected in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions, as well as in Kyiv Oblast.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation has partnered with the "Protection of Ukrenergo Repairmen" project, which provides 75 pre-medical aid trainings for 1,500 energy workers. This training will help them act in critical conditions, considering over 160 energy workers killed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The fuel crisis is deepening in the regions of the Russian Federation, leading to restrictions on gasoline sales in the regions. The Russian authorities are urgently purchasing fuel from Belarus to meet demand.
A former businessman has been notified of suspicion of embezzling almost 5 million euros from a Hungarian gas supply company. He used a scheme involving fictitious companies and directors to appropriate the funds, and then legalized them through the authorized capital of firms controlled by his family.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin demands that Ukraine withdraw troops from Donbas and refuse to join NATO. In return, Moscow is ready to stop the war along the current front line in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
US and European military planners have prepared proposals for military assistance to Ukraine and support in the event of a ceasefire. These options will be presented to national security advisors for consideration as part of diplomatic efforts.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed a note of protest to the Russian ambassador regarding the drone incident in the village of Osyny. Warsaw demands explanations and an end to provocative actions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the clearing of six settlements in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian units eliminated hundreds of Russian soldiers, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.
Russian missiles hit the FLEX plant in Mukachevo, injuring 19 people. Thanks to the prompt evacuation, 600 employees avoided serious consequences.
