Ukraine
MP Akos Hadhazy published photos of Viktor Orban's unfinished estate, which features a palm garden and a private zoo. Heated roads and an underground corridor were found on the territory, and the media compares the residence to "Mezhyhirya."
President Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support and noted that Russia is preparing for new offensive operations. He emphasized the importance of global unity and continued pressure on the aggressor.
Illia Zabarnyi became the first Ukrainian in PSG's history, signing a five-year contract. The transfer fee amounted to 60 million euros plus bonuses, and his salary makes him a hryvnia billionaire.
After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
Units of OTG "Donetsk" are conducting defensive battles, destroying small enemy infantry groups attempting to infiltrate between defensive lines. The situation is complex and dynamic, but infiltration does not mean seizing territories.
Russian occupiers have resumed the export of stolen grain from the Zaporizhzhia region to the ports of Rostov-on-Don. They are seizing grain from agricultural producers for next to nothing, using Soviet practices from the Holodomor era.
At night, Russia launched 4 ballistic missiles and 48 drones at Ukraine. 36 UAVs were neutralized, but 12 drones and 3 missiles were recorded hitting seven locations.
Mykhailo Fedorov promises "super news" for Ukrainians in the field of mobile internet/communication. This news will be significant for the whole world.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked the "Orenburg Helium Plant", the only enterprise in the Russian Federation that produces a critical component for missiles. Local residents heard explosions, authorities blocked a section of the M-5 "Ural" highway.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 168 combat engagements over the past day, with over a quarter occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 74 airstrikes, dropped 138 guided bombs, and used 4980 kamikaze drones.
EU leaders supported Trump's peace efforts ahead of his summit with Putin. They emphasized that the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Ukraine, and a diplomatic solution must protect the security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
On August 12, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, mostly dry weather. Short-term rains are possible only in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions.
On August 12, the world celebrates Elephant Day, which draws attention to their conservation, and Vinyl Record Day, which highlights their growing popularity. This year, Ukraine for the first time synchronized the celebration of International Youth Day with the rest of the world.
The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada discussed support for Ukraine and efforts to end Russian aggression. They welcomed Trump's initiatives, emphasizing that peace must be achieved in cooperation with Ukraine.
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, calls for updating the law on the ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. She proposes excluding the Russian language from the list of those requiring protection, as it does not need Ukraine's support.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy T-72 tank and a field depot with fuel and lubricants of the occupiers in the Kupyansk direction. This was done by UAV operators of the 14th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Roman the Great.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC warns of a new wave of Russian fakes. Pro-Kremlin media are spreading "evidence" of alleged looting and mining of bodies by Ukrainian military personnel.
The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, as it has not agreed to a full ceasefire. The EU will not discuss concessions to the aggressor country and will continue to support Ukraine.
Denmark warns the US and Russia against concluding a peace agreement without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. According to Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the only correct start to any negotiations should be a complete ceasefire.
The Russian administration in the occupied territories of Ukraine is creating "student brigades," involving teenagers from the age of 14 in work. This is a legacy of Soviet labor mobilization, which the occupiers are using due to a shortage of labor after the forced mobilization of the adult population into the Russian army.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer advised US President Donald Trump not to trust Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. London will support Trump and European countries during negotiations with Putin, but opposes a ceasefire that would allow Putin to rearm.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized that negotiations between Trump and Putin cannot resolve the issue of peace in Ukraine without the participation of Kyiv and the EU. Europe provides the main assistance to Ukraine, which is a matter of security for the continent.
On August 11, 122 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 51 air strikes. The Ukrainian Defense Forces cleared the settlements of Stepne and Novokostiantynivka in the Sumy region.
In Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, protests are being prepared against a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The action, under the slogan "Alaska with Ukraine," will take place on August 14.
The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) celebrates three years since its creation. RVC fighters are fighting as part of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and are participating in key operations.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin dreams of "Munich 2" and seeks to return to spheres of influence. He emphasized that Putin's ultimatums are not a readiness for negotiations, but an attempt to test the unity of allies.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the coordination of positions ahead of diplomatic steps. Yermak thanked Trump for his leadership in ending the war and US support.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Chancellor of Germany, and the President of France will hold a virtual meeting on Ukraine. This will take place before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on August 15.
Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his stance on territorial exchanges. This happened ahead of Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.