Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on the Unified Register of Powers of Attorney, which will allow instant online verification of notarial documents via QR code in "Diia". This innovation will simplify document circulation and minimize fraudulent risks.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, struck the Volgograd oil refinery, which is the largest fuel producer in the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation. UAV hits caused strong fires at the plant, which processes 15 million tons of oil annually.
Shevchenkivskyi Court of Kyiv appointed a free lawyer for Artem Kosov, accused of killing a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The defendant's lawyer once again failed to appear at the court hearing.
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine, Russia, and North Korea have experience in conducting modern warfare on a wide front. North Korea is gaining unique combat experience, but its troops are suffering significant losses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Downing Street, where he was met by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting takes place on the eve of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska.
The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Dobropillia direction. The front line is reliably held thanks to the Defense Forces.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
On August 15, anticyclone Julia will ensure dry and sunny weather throughout Ukraine. Air temperature will be +23...+28°C, in Zakarpattia and Crimea up to +30°C.
38 cases of the "Stratus" subvariant and one case of "Nimbus" have been confirmed in Ukraine. Both subvariants are dominant worldwide and are included in the WHO list for monitoring.
North Korea plans to transfer 6,000 military personnel and up to a hundred units of equipment, including tanks, to Russia. Russia is financing the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine expects an increase in risks and possible provocations during the active phase of joint exercises of Belarus and Russia from September 12 to 16. The spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, stated the absence of strike groups but warned about information escalation.
The former chief engineer of the O. Dovzhenko National Film Studio was sentenced for misappropriation of property on an especially large scale. He received seven and a half years in prison with confiscation of part of his property.
A teenager was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The boy was reunited with his family and is receiving the necessary assistance.
In the first half of 2025, Ukrainians used 3. 4 million notarial forms, which is 5% less than last year. Inheritance registration and land alienation remain the most popular, while the number of wills decreased by 15%.
Britain has abandoned a 30,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine, replacing it with air security, training, and demining. The country promises to strengthen sanctions against Russia without involving troops on the front.
Donald Trump told European and Ukrainian leaders that the US is ready to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, but under certain conditions. This was discussed at a virtual meeting organized by Germany, before Trump's summit with Putin.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. The meeting will take place as Europe prepares for the outcome of Trump's talks with his Russian counterpart.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5149/USD, which devalued it by 9 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.64/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.42/PLN.
US President Donald Trump told European leaders he would not discuss territorial division with Putin. The purpose of the meeting is to ensure a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian company "Automagistral-Pivden" has signed a contract for the reconstruction of a 43-kilometer section of the R34 highway in Moldova. The contract value is 57.1 million euros, financed by the EBRD.
Over the past day, 148 combat engagements took place at the front, more than a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 2 missile and 87 air strikes, using 4 missiles and dropping 154 guided bombs.
Oil prices rose on Thursday amid expectations of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine. Brent futures rose to $65.87, and WTI to $62.85.
Russia confirmed the immutability of its position on the war in Ukraine. This happened on the eve of the summit in Alaska on August 15.
On Thursday, August 14, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will reach +32° in Zakarpattia and the south of the country.
Ukraine has received a million large-caliber ammunition as part of the Czech initiative, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highly praised this assistance.
US Vice President JD Vance assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington would not impose a peace deal with Russia on Ukraine. The US will not negotiate with Russia on resolving the war in Ukraine without Ukraine or Europe.
Donald Trump seeks a meeting with Vladimir Putin to end Russia's war against Ukraine, which Putin has agreed to. Experts fear that Trump may make concessions to Putin, leading to a "bad deal" that Ukraine may reject.
Users in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia complain about problems with the WhatsApp messenger. Kremlin officials deny blocking, calling it "ordinary failures."
The US and Russia allegedly discussed a model for ending the war in Ukraine that resembles Israeli control over the West Bank. The White House called these reports "fake," but The Times insists on the accuracy of the information.
The Coalition of the Willing opposes restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a future peace agreement and rejects the Kremlin's veto right on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. Leaders supported Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine.