President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.
Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.
European leaders comment on the results of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, calling for continued pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine. They emphasize the need for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.
After meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump believes that Putin agrees to the idea of a trilateral summit. It will involve Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Starting in September, a program to support frontline regions will begin, which includes employee reservation, compensation for farmers, and the expansion of "eOselia". It also provides free meals for schoolchildren, funds for shelters, and compensation for heating and electricity.
On August 17, occasional rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will be 27-32°C, and 23-28°C in the west and north.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban positively assessed the meeting between Trump and Putin, calling the world safer. He believes that cooperation between the largest nuclear powers has been restored.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a coordination meeting on Ukraine. Security guarantees that will accompany a lasting peace will be discussed.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Donald Trump's efforts brought the end of Russia's war in Ukraine closer. The next step should be negotiations with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
At Trump's briefing after the summit with Putin, security guarantees for Ukraine, which is not a NATO member, were discussed. These guarantees are equivalent to NATO's Article 5, which provides for collective defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. The meeting will discuss further steps to end the war and build the infrastructure of security guarantees.
The presidents of the United States and Russia held a summit in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. The parties did not reach a final agreement.
The President of Ukraine discussed with President Trump the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. This is necessary if the trilateral meeting does not take place or if Russia evades an honest end to the war.
The President of Ukraine coordinated positions with Trump and European leaders regarding achieving peace. Ukraine insists on ending murders, releasing prisoners, and returning children.
In Kharkiv, a man attacked a police officer and three TCR employees with a knife during mobilization activities. The attacker has been detained and taken into custody without the right to bail. The injured are in the hospital.
European leaders stated that Russia cannot have a veto right on Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO. They also emphasized the absence of restrictions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and its cooperation with third countries.
US President Donald Trump said that a peace agreement with Russia depends on Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This may indicate that Ukraine will become a "scapegoat" for the failure of the American peace initiative.
European leaders discussed the results of Trump's meeting with Putin and reaffirmed support for Ukraine. They emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders and Zelenskyy, stated that Putin demands Ukraine to cede control over the entire Donbas. European leaders confirmed that Ukraine independently decides on its territory and needs security guarantees.
Ambassadors from 27 EU countries were urgently convened to discuss the bloc's next steps after the Trump-Putin summit. The meeting took place in a "restricted format" to minimize information leakage.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak thanked Melania Trump for her role in saving deported Ukrainian children. She raised the issue of child abduction in a letter to Putin, which Donald Trump handed over in Alaska.
Donald Trump, after talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders, announced a common decision. The best way to end the war is a peace agreement, not just a ceasefire.
President Zelenskyy will arrive at the Oval Office in Washington. Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Putin for a peace deal.
Advisor to President Zelenskyy, Dmytro Litvin, denied information from The Economist journalist about a preliminary agreement on a "ceasefire in the air. " Litvin stated that they had not heard any information about it.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced progress in relations with Russia. He expressed hope for a peaceful process but noted that there is still a long way to go.
Russian propaganda uses staged videos to create the illusion of success at the front. The HUR reports that such videos are used for reports to the Kremlin leadership.
President Zelenskyy had a lengthy conversation with Trump regarding peace initiatives. Ukraine supports a trilateral meeting between Ukraine – America - Russia.
Senator Lindsey Graham predicts the end of the war in Ukraine by Christmas. This requires a trilateral meeting involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin.
The White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump is speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Deputy Chief of Staff of the White House Dan Scavino announced this on X.
Russian troops captured Popiv Yar in the Dobropillia direction and Ivano-Daryivka in Siversk. The enemy continues active offensive actions in several directions.
