Ukraine
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of striking an "important distribution station" of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia's Bryansk region. He urged Ukraine not to jeopardize Hungary's energy supply.
A deal on the war in Ukraine between Trump and Putin in Alaska is unlikely due to Zelensky's absence from the negotiations. Territorial concessions are the main stumbling block, with the President of Ukraine rejecting territorial exchange.
Over the past day, 118 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 1 missile and 58 air strikes, using 2 missiles, 84 guided bombs, and 1674 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers lost 192 personnel, a tank, 5 units of automotive equipment, 18 UAVs, and a UAV antenna.
President Zelenskyy announced the coordination of further steps and close cooperation with partners. He called for financing drone production and joining the PURL tool for purchasing American weapons.
Diana Panchenko, a pro-Russian propagandist, lost her YouTube channel due to a request from the Center for Countering Disinformation. The CCD promises that any new channel Panchenko creates will also be unavailable in Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on strengthening responsibility for violating the curfew and staying in evacuated settlements without permits. The document provides for fines from 510 to 3400 hryvnias and administrative detention of offenders.
The US Treasury Department has authorized all financial transactions related to the organization of the summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The restrictions have been lifted until August 20 for the meeting to take place.
Russia seeks to discuss the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe at the Alaska summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia wants to include this topic in negotiations regarding the future of the war in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump is preparing to offer Vladimir Putin access to Alaska's rare earth minerals and the lifting of sanctions. This is intended to incentivize Russia to end the war against Ukraine.
The first thousand FPV drones, ordered through the DOT-Chain Defence system, have already been delivered to the military in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson directions. 12 brigades placed 43 orders for almost 7,000 drones with a total value of over UAH 245 million.
Finnish President Stubb believes that the coming days and weeks could be crucial for Ukraine. He highly praised the meeting of European leaders with Donald Trump.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, stated the unity of the USA, Europe, and Ukraine on the principle of the impossibility of making decisions without Ukraine's participation. He emphasized that Russia will no longer be able to ignore Ukraine in the negotiation process.
The Italian government expects Russia's position on Alaska to be determined during negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Meloni thanked Trump for his efforts and Zelenskyy for seeking a diplomatic solution.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would not be able to convince Putin not to shell civilians during their meeting in Alaska. He hopes to end the war and warned of serious consequences for Russia.
After talks with European and US leaders, President Zelenskyy expressed hope for a swift end to the war. He thanked the German Chancellor for organizing the meeting and announced the agreement on five common principles.
President of the European Council António Costa announced the EU's intention to cooperate closely with the US to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Achieving a ceasefire remains a priority.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the first package of support for frontline territories, which covers housing, security, support for people, business, and health. The program is designed for 238 communities in 10 regions, covering 6.6 million Ukrainians.
US President Donald Trump rated his phone conversation with European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 10 out of 10. The conversation took place two days before the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
US President Donald Trump announced serious consequences for Russia if Putin does not stop the war. This will happen after their meeting in Alaska.
French President Emmanuel Macron supported a trilateral meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation. The meeting is to take place in Europe, in a neutral country, provided Ukraine participates in the discussion of its territory.
Ukrainian public servants declare millions in gifts from relatives, which often exceed the donors' incomes. The NACP reveals signs of illicit enrichment and the absence of supporting documents.
US President Donald Trump stated the possibility of a second meeting involving Volodymyr Zelenskyy if the first talks with Vladimir Putin are successful. Trump will meet with Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump announced his administration's mission to restore peace in Europe, emphasizing the importance of a strong Air Force and Army. This message came amid the announced meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025.
Germany will allocate $500 million for military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine as part of the new NATO PURL initiative. This aid will be supplied by the United States.
US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
A meeting for military personnel and former prisoners of war was held in Kyiv region, organized by the Kyiv Regional Council and the Human Rights Commissioner. The event at the Rehabilitation Center was supported by MHP, which provides comprehensive assistance to veterans.
President Zelenskyy stated that issues of Ukraine's territorial integrity are resolved at the level of country leaders. He emphasized that it is impossible to resolve this without Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced the agreement on five common principles for ending the war with the US President and European leaders. Among them are a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that there can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine. According to him, a "coalition of the willing" is ready to deploy "stabilization forces" when the time is right, or impose sanctions where necessary.
A meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the Russian dictator is possible at the end of next week. According to media reports, the US is looking for a venue for the talks.