Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, is convinced that Trump will act from a position of strength during negotiations with Putin. She is confident that US pressure, the sanctions packages on the table, and secondary sanctions will convince Putin that it is time to "finally stop his aggression."
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz believes that inviting President Zelenskyy to the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15 would be the best solution. He believes that Ukraine is now closer "at least to a ceasefire" than ever before.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country provides significant assistance to Ukraine, but relations cannot be one-sided. He pointed to Ukraine's cessation of gas supplies through its territory, which harmed Slovakia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that territorial issues between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. Europe is preparing for a meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, hoping for Ukraine's involvement and consequences for Russia.
European leaders want to talk to Donald Trump before August 15, when he meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This comes amid tense diplomatic negotiations and the convening of an urgent meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Baku is considering lifting the arms embargo on Ukraine if Russia continues its aggressive policy. This is due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's oil and gas infrastructure, through which Azerbaijani energy carriers pass.
According to the NATO Secretary General, Trump will meet with Putin in Alaska on August 15 to test his seriousness about ending the war in Ukraine. Arms supplies to Ukraine will continue regardless of the outcome of the negotiations.
Dmytro Kozak, Putin's deputy chief of staff, privately advised the Russian dictator to end the war. He also proposed holding peace talks and internal reforms, and subsequently lost influence.
The President reacted to the shelling of Zaporizhzhia on August 10, which damaged buildings, the bus station, and a clinic. He called for increased sanctions against Russia.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas is convening a meeting of EU member states' foreign ministers on August 11. The position on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and the situation in the Gaza Strip will be discussed.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit the LUKOIL-Ukhtaneftpererabotka oil refinery two thousand kilometers from the border with Ukraine. The attacked facility is involved in supplying fuel and lubricants to the occupation army.
Russian occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb on August 10. A transport infrastructure object was damaged, and there are wounded among civilians.
The Russian dictator will not return the occupied territories of Ukraine in exchange for freezing the front line. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon the occupied territories.
Latvia sent 16 fire trucks to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as part of the Civil Protection Mechanism. These vehicles will strengthen the logistical base of the State Emergency Service units and will be distributed throughout Ukraine.
Russian invaders are teaching Ukrainian children sniper skills in Luhansk region. They also make it difficult for children to leave the occupied territories, demanding Russian international passports.
On August 11, Ukraine is expected to see a temperature drop to +21+27 degrees Celsius, and up to +32 in the south. Rains and thunderstorms will occur, with strong north-westerly winds forecast.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Ukrainian leader informed about Russia's destructive position regarding the ceasefire in Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. They discussed the efforts of civilized countries to achieve peace in Ukraine and energy cooperation.
In the city of Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia, explosions damaged the local oil refinery. The UAV attack occurred 2000 km from Ukraine; mobile internet was turned off in the republic.
The Ukrainian national underwater sports team won four medals at the 2025 World Games. Sofiia Hrechko won gold, Oleksii Zakharov – silver, the men's relay – silver, and the women's – bronze.
President Zelenskyy discussed the diplomatic situation and steps to end the war with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Sweden has allocated $4 billion in defense aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra proposes to abolish integration benefits, which will save 317 million euros. This will mainly affect Ukrainians, who constitute the majority of aid recipients.
Washington likely confused Russia's readiness for a ceasefire with concessions. At the same time, the Kremlin does not plan to give up the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
Czech director Robin Kvapil created the documentary film "The Great Patriotic Journey," in which he showed Russia's war in Ukraine to three pro-Russian Czech citizens. The film's premiere will take place on August 21.
In Moscow, discussions have emerged about possible terrorist attacks, allegedly prepared by Ukraine, ahead of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Rodion Miroshnik, a representative of the "LPR," stated that Kyiv might resort to provocations.
Russian troops shelled the Kharkiv region using FPV drones and UAVs. As a result of the attacks, seven civilians were injured, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.
In Zaporizhzhia, two men and a woman were killed as a result of Russian shelling, and one 69-year-old woman was wounded. The occupiers launched almost 500 strikes on 15 settlements in the region.
President Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for supporting Ukraine ahead of Trump's meeting with Putin. He emphasized that ending the war must be fair. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha added that concessions to the aggressor provoke further aggression.
European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.
