Ukraine
Former head of state enterprise of the Ministry of Defense notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia must agree to a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. He expects Putin to begin negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions after meeting with Trump.
The former head of a mining enterprise in the Vinnytsia region is suspected of evading UAH 27 million in rent payments. He understated granite prices by selling it to an affiliated company.
The Supreme Court demonstrated opposing approaches in the cases of "Misto Bank" and "Concord", applying the same legal norms. Former judge Oleksandr Sytnikov noted that the judges deviated from their own practice.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine provided recommendations for healthy snacks for schoolchildren. Experts advise including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and complex carbohydrates, while avoiding perishable products.
At the international border crossing "Kelmentsi-Larga" on August 15 and 16, the road surface will be replaced. This will lead to a significant slowdown of traffic and redirection of transport.
Only 42% of Ukrainians know Yulia Svyrydenko without specifying her position, and 11% of them trust her. When her premiership is mentioned, her recognition increases to 76%, and trust to 31%.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an agreement with the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC. Ukrainian prosecutors will now directly participate in the investigation of war crimes committed by the aggressor.
In several regions of the Russian Federation, one-time payments to contract soldiers have been reduced, while in others they have been increased. This is happening against the backdrop of Russia's record federal budget deficit.
ARMA has announced a tender for the selection of a manager for the property of ex-MP Viktor Medvedchuk. The market value of the assets is estimated at over 123 million UAH, and funds from the management will go to the State Budget of Ukraine.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation and the command post of the 132nd separate motorized rifle brigade in Yenakiieve. A fire and explosions were recorded at the oil refinery, both targets were hit.
The International Monetary Fund mission arrives in Kyiv on August 25. The work will focus on preparing a new program with Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to allow men under 22 to travel abroad without restrictions.
Donetsk Shakhtar lost to Greek Panathinaikos in a penalty shootout (3:4) in the second leg of the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League. Now Shakhtar will continue to compete in the Conference League, where they will meet Swiss Servette.
This year, deep strikes cost Russia over 4% of GDP. Every tenth strike was carried out at a distance of more than a thousand kilometers from the border.
Warm and sunny weather is expected in Ukraine this weekend. Air temperature will reach +35 degrees in the south and east.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 4500/USD, which is a strengthening of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.44/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.37/PLN.
Oil prices rose to a new weekly high. This happened after Trump's threats to Russia and strong economic data from Japan.
Over the past day, 149 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 5839 shellings and used 5593 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit two areas of personnel concentration and seven enemy artillery pieces.
Russian troops lost 940 soldiers and 40 artillery systems on August 14. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.08.25 amount to over a million personnel and thousands of units of equipment.
The meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage will begin on Friday at 10:00 PM Kyiv time. A large-scale pro-Ukrainian rally is underway on the eve of the meeting.
On August 15, dry weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, except for the Carpathians. Daytime temperatures will reach +23...+28 °C, and up to +35 °C in Zakarpattia.
A pro-Ukrainian rally is underway in downtown Anchorage on the eve of the Trump-Putin meeting. Participants of the action demand to draw attention to Russian war crimes and the protection of Ukrainian children.
The UN Secretary-General's annual report for 2024 confirms systematic sexual violence by Russians in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The number of Russian attacks on Ukrainian emergency services tripled in July 2025, reaching 16 incidents. Deliberate "double tap" attacks on fire and medical vehicles violate the Geneva Convention.
A plane carrying Kremlin pool journalists landed in Anchorage, Alaska. They will cover the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where they will discuss the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations.
Most Americans express doubts about Trump's ability to make effective decisions regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. Only 73% of Republicans trust him on this issue.
Romania proposes expanding the joint mine-clearing mission with Bulgaria and Turkey in the Black Sea. The goal is to strengthen the protection of energy infrastructure and trade routes from threats posed by Russia.
The EU Representative in Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, emphasized that decisions about Ukraine's future must be made with its participation and with security guarantees from allies. She also noted that Russia continues to attack civilians, despite hopes for a ceasefire.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has equated wounds, concussions, and injuries sustained by military personnel in captivity to combat-related ones. This will ensure their social protection, benefits, compensation, and free medical treatment.