Ukraine has returned 1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers as a result of repatriation efforts. Among them are 5 bodies of servicemen who died in captivity, and Defenders from various directions.
The SBU's military counterintelligence and the National Police liquidated a large-scale scheme of evasion from mobilization in Kyiv. The organizer and accomplices sold fictitious certificates and "reservations"; over UAH 17 million in cash was seized.
Daniel "Kuba" Kitone has been appointed as the new brigade commander of the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartia", replacing Ihor Obolensky. He promises to uphold combat traditions and care for the personnel.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares denied that the country's failure to meet NATO targets was the reason for its absence from the Ukraine talks. Albares emphasized Spain's commitment as an ally and its provision of military aid to Ukraine.
22-year-old Roksolana Hlynchak from Lviv won the title of wine princess in the German town of Bad Sulza. She will represent the region and its winemaking for a year.
The European Council is holding a video conference to discuss the latest high-level meetings on Ukraine. The EU, together with the US, seeks to achieve a lasting peace that will protect the security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Kremlin "never aimed to occupy the territories of Ukraine," but is trying to "protect Russians. "
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China supports dialogue and negotiations as the only ways to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. This was in response to statements by Zelenskyy and Trump regarding meetings with Putin.
The first state service with AI support has started operating in Ukraine within the "ePermit" system. It allows for obtaining a veterinary license with automatic document verification.
Chinese refineries increased purchases of Russian Urals oil, taking advantage of India's refusal of preferential batches due to Washington's increased trade tariffs. Urals exports to China almost doubled in August, while they significantly decreased to India.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
The resolution on the return of live broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada meetings is expected from the beginning of the new session in September. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that it will be submitted and voted on.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of negotiations in Washington with US and European leaders. Ukraine is working on the specific content of security guarantees.
The educational ombudsman urges parents and students not to succumb to school pressure when choosing the form of education. Every family has the right to independently determine how a child will acquire knowledge, and any restrictions are a violation of the law.
The video on TikTok contains links to fake websites of "Diia" and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposes Geneva as a neutral country for a Ukraine-Russia summit. He emphasizes the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against a hasty peace.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian freight train with fuel in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. The echelon derailed.
Russian troops launched a massive attack on the energy infrastructure of Poltava region on August 19, 2025, causing large-scale fires. Simultaneously, a production facility of Ukraine's gas transmission system was attacked, and ground infrastructure was damaged.
In early August, the first BOH SUP fest took place in Ladyzhyn — a large-scale event that combined sports competitions, performances by famous Ukrainian bands, and a charitable initiative to raise funds to support the 46th Separate Airmobile Podilska Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the occupied Kherson region, Russians are launching an online school of "new media" for children and students. The goal is to teach them how to create content beneficial to the Kremlin and impose the "values of a new country."
European allies in the White House stated that negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine are only possible with its participation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should take place within two weeks.
Russia proposed to hold a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and Russia first, and then a trilateral one with the participation of the USA. President Zelenskyy states his readiness to meet with Putin without any conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after talks, his interview for Fox News has been canceled. According to the TV channel, the head of the Ukrainian state is flying out of Washington.
Russians sell stolen Ukrainian grain to 70 countries, including Egypt, Turkey, and Iran. The Kremlin seeks to maintain market leadership at the expense of occupied Ukrainian territories.
The White House hopes to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy by the end of August, with the assistance of Donald Trump. The US President has already discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and is coordinating actions with Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine will not accept any deal, including territorial concessions to Russia, and insists on a ceasefire. Kyiv also rejects Putin's proposal to freeze the front line and demands full compensation for damages.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump discussed the idea of a trilateral summit involving Putin and Zelenskyy.
The meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and European leaders at the White House has concluded. Earlier, Trump interrupted talks with Europeans for a call with Putin.
On August 18, 133 combat engagements took place on the front line, the enemy launched missile and air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attacks in various directions, destroying enemy equipment and personnel.
Donald Trump is optimistic about a quick trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. Trump also allows himself the possibility of being "disappointed" if negotiations to end the war in Ukraine reach a dead end, for example, due to the Kremlin's positions.
