The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine states that Interpol categorically refuses to put Russian war criminals on the wanted list, despite the availability of evidence. Ukraine is ready to cooperate with other countries to bring criminals to justice.
The SBU detained two pro-Kremlin agitators in Odesa, including a priest and an archpriest of the UOC (MP). They justified Russia's war, heroized the occupiers, and spread fakes on behalf of collaborators.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that increasing the cost of aggression for Russia is a key tool to compel Putin to serious negotiations. Ukraine needs US leadership for an effective security architecture and for Russia to realize the futility of its strategic goals.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, inspected the positions of the special forces unit on Snake Island and gas production platforms in the Black Sea. He held a meeting with officers and honored the memory of fallen soldiers.
Ukraine is represented abroad by 76 ambassadors, 17 of whom were appointed in July 2025. The average annual salary of a diplomat in 2024 was UAH 2.95 million, 65% of which were compensatory payments.
The Prosecutor General's Office has identified 476 individuals suspected of torturing Ukrainians, 112 of whom have already received sentences. 277 executions of prisoners of war and 176,000 war crimes have been recorded.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with his Czech counterpart. The problem of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war was discussed at the press conference.
In the coming days, clear weather without intense precipitation will prevail in Ukraine. Night temperatures will range from 10-15 degrees, and daytime highs will not exceed 22-27°.
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.
The Supreme Court deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of access to justice by overturning previous court decisions. Lawyers consider this a violation of the constitutional right to a fair trial.
Dry, sunny weather with no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +24 to +30 degrees.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that Putin's ultimate goal is not the annexation of territories. He emphasized that there are only Moscow's maximum demands, and the only path to peace is to make the Kremlin afraid to even think about new aggression.
MP Akos Hadhazy published photos of Viktor Orban's unfinished estate, which features a palm garden and a private zoo. Heated roads and an underground corridor were found on the territory, and the media compares the residence to "Mezhyhirya."
President Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support and noted that Russia is preparing for new offensive operations. He emphasized the importance of global unity and continued pressure on the aggressor.
Illia Zabarnyi became the first Ukrainian in PSG's history, signing a five-year contract. The transfer fee amounted to 60 million euros plus bonuses, and his salary makes him a hryvnia billionaire.
After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
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.
Units of OTG "Donetsk" are conducting defensive battles, destroying small enemy infantry groups attempting to infiltrate between defensive lines. The situation is complex and dynamic, but infiltration does not mean seizing territories.
Russian occupiers have resumed the export of stolen grain from the Zaporizhzhia region to the ports of Rostov-on-Don. They are seizing grain from agricultural producers for next to nothing, using Soviet practices from the Holodomor era.
At night, Russia launched 4 ballistic missiles and 48 drones at Ukraine. 36 UAVs were neutralized, but 12 drones and 3 missiles were recorded hitting seven locations.
Mykhailo Fedorov promises "super news" for Ukrainians in the field of mobile internet/communication. This news will be significant for the whole world.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked the "Orenburg Helium Plant", the only enterprise in the Russian Federation that produces a critical component for missiles. Local residents heard explosions, authorities blocked a section of the M-5 "Ural" highway.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 168 combat engagements over the past day, with over a quarter occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 74 airstrikes, dropped 138 guided bombs, and used 4980 kamikaze drones.
EU leaders supported Trump's peace efforts ahead of his summit with Putin. They emphasized that the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Ukraine, and a diplomatic solution must protect the security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
On August 12, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, mostly dry weather. Short-term rains are possible only in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions.
On August 12, the world celebrates Elephant Day, which draws attention to their conservation, and Vinyl Record Day, which highlights their growing popularity. This year, Ukraine for the first time synchronized the celebration of International Youth Day with the rest of the world.
The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada discussed support for Ukraine and efforts to end Russian aggression. They welcomed Trump's initiatives, emphasizing that peace must be achieved in cooperation with Ukraine.
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, calls for updating the law on the ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. She proposes excluding the Russian language from the list of those requiring protection, as it does not need Ukraine's support.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy T-72 tank and a field depot with fuel and lubricants of the occupiers in the Kupyansk direction. This was done by UAV operators of the 14th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Roman the Great.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC warns of a new wave of Russian fakes. Pro-Kremlin media are spreading "evidence" of alleged looting and mining of bodies by Ukrainian military personnel.
