Ukraine
The Ukrainian women took first place at the European Championship, scoring 6 points in four events. The junior national team won bronze.
Germany has announced €60 million in aid to Ukraine: €50 million will be channeled through the UN and NGOs, and €10 million will go to a NATO fund. Berlin is also seeking additional air defense systems.
Minister Andrii Sybiha and Rafael Grossi discussed Ukraine's nuclear safety and the risks posed by the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. They also discussed the UN and cooperation.
The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.
Russia is betting on the “Geran-4” and “Banderol” for strikes on the rear. Production could be increased to 300–400 munitions per month.
Traffic in the capital will be temporarily restricted on August 23–25 due to security measures involving foreign delegations. The restrictions will be in effect in the city center and four districts.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.
At 7:00 p. m. on August 24, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in various countries will form symbolic chains. The campaign has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.
Ukraine's Nazar Chepurnyi won the European Championships in the vault with a score of 14. 566 points.
Fire Point presented the FP-1 long-range drone, on whose wings summit participants left a message to the Russians. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also joined the initiative.
The president called on the government, the Verkhovna Rada and veterans to prepare proposals on a Veterans’ Code and the digitalization of services. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs identified five priorities for 2026–2027.
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
Putin issued another round of threats while claiming that he was allegedly ready for dialogue. The Center for Strategic Communications responded.
Discounts no longer work: how service and emotions are overcoming price-cutting in an oversaturated flower market.
Ukraine has begun systematically striking Ozon logistics hubs following the strikes on Wildberries. This complicates the logistics of the Russian forces and harms its economy.
The leaders of Ukraine and France discussed air defense, missiles, diplomacy, and financing Ukraine’s defense for nearly two hours. The sides agreed to speed up deliveries.
The funds under the eRecovery program will allow more than 3,600 families to purchase housing. More than 88,000 families have already received certificates.
Zelenskyy and Kellogg discussed the intensification of Russian strikes and protection from ballistic missiles. Ukraine is requesting the delivery of Patriot interceptors.
Ukraine's Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M and four pieces of equipment in Crimea. In the Bryansk region, drone repeaters were eliminated.
The Foreign Minister also added that implementing Freyja is important not only for Ukraine, but also for Europe, as it will protect European skies from ballistic threats posed by russia.
Ukrainian judoka Ksenia Kyrylchuk won a silver medal at the 2026 World Cadet Judo Championships for athletes under 18 in Ecuador.
The Russian central bank’s gold reserves fell to 73. 2 million ounces. Over seven months, their value decreased by $33.7 billion.
The parliamentary committee requested a briefing from SOVA on Nataša Pirc Musar’s possible ties to Russian intelligence. The president denies this.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation called for enhanced security measures following the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih. He added that the Russians are not using terror as a means of waging war for the first time.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine said that the Novokuybyshevsky Oil Refinery and Ozon's logistics hub in Russia's Samara region were hit. The facilities were attacked by FP-1 drones.
Dahlias are planted in spring in a sunny spot and regularly watered and fed. In autumn, the tubers are dug up and stored in a cool place.
Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine. He called for infrastructure to be prepared in advance for the next winter.
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, munitions, and 217 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 191 targets; hits were recorded at 41 locations.
As a result of the Russian attack, 16 people were killed and 9 are missing, including two children. 130 people were injured, including 25 children. Mourning was declared on August 23.