Ukraine
The Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and a Wildberries logistics hub in Tambov Oblast.
On August 26, rain and thunderstorms are expected in some regions of Ukraine, while the rest of the country will remain dry. Temperatures will reach 30°C during the day.
During the night of August 26, Russia launched 162 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 134 of them; hits were recorded at 18 locations.
Zelenskyy is counting on cooperation and an active diplomatic role from China in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Beijing maintains neutrality but supports the Russian economy.
Ukraine’s 4A Games and Deep Silver presented Metro 2039 gameplay, a new station, and the “Shatun” pneumatic rifle.
The President signed a decree awarding Ruslan Stefanchuk the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Ihor Ostash received the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Second Class.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy honored 20 outstanding Ukrainians and foreigners. The laureates included Lazarenko, Mazur, Bielanov, Lukianenko, and Sean Penn.
France proposes making temporary the exemptions allowing Ukraine to purchase weapons outside the EU using loan funds. Currently, up to 35% of products may be purchased outside the EU.
Putin signed decrees No. 605–607, which were not published. Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow may have concerned mobilization, a provocation against NATO or an exchange.
American boxer Terence Crawford met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv and gave him a pit bull named Freyja. She was named after the FREYJA air defense system.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. Michael Weiss suggested that he did not meet with Putin.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
The American Boeing C-17 that brought John Ratcliffe to Moscow departed from "Vnukovo" for Riga. Before the visit, the U.S. asked Ukraine to suspend strikes.
The Trump administration asked Kyiv to refrain from strikes on Moscow, St. Petersburg and northern Russia for several days. Ukraine agreed.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher called for an end to the war in Ukraine after talks with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The sides agreed on humanitarian cooperation.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for talks for the first time since the beginning of his term. The US asked Ukraine to suspend strikes until his departure.
In January–July 2026, Ukraine imported passenger cars worth $2. 624 billion — 17% less than last year. More than 70% of the cars were used.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is asking for Sense Bank Chairman of the Management Board Oleksii Stupak to be arrested with bail set at UAH 150 million.
The world’s media outlets report that Mykhailo Fedorov’s call to hold elections during the war divided the protests calling for his return to the Ministry of Defense. Some of the protesters distanced themselves from him.
On August 26, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the central, western and southern regions. The rest of the country will be dry, with daytime temperatures reaching 30°C.
The peak of the partial eclipse will occur at 07:12 Kyiv time, but it will not be fully visible in Ukraine. The phenomenon will last 5 hours and 38 minutes.
Draft Law No. 15529 proposes granting Belarusians who condemn Russia's aggression three-year residence permits with the right to work and do business, as well as simplifying the process of obtaining citizenship for them.
Iryna Terekh believes that the strength of Ukraine’s defense industry lies in its personnel, systems engineering, and combat experience—not merely in drones or documentation. Foreign partners seek to acquire this experience.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Ukraine must fulfill all the conditions for EU accession without exceptions. However, he is ready to share his integration experience.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
Zelenskyy said that France had transferred Crotale systems, missiles for them, and "a few" Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The exact quantity was not disclosed.
The Verkhovna Rada committee denied that the mobilization of women is being prepared. Women's participation in the Defense Forces remains entirely voluntary.
Zelenskyy said that Britain and France had allowed Ukraine to produce SCALP missiles. Technical teams will coordinate the further work schedule.
In Kryvyi Rih, the clearing of the rubble following the Russian strike on a shopping center has been completed. Sixteen people were killed and 136 injured, including 26 children.
Legislation in 2026 provides significantly broader opportunities for obtaining preschool education. At the same time, the specific age at which a child is admitted depends on the type of institution.