Ukraine
The US Secret Service rented a house in Anchorage, Alaska, for a possible meeting between the US and Russian presidents. The White House did not confirm the location, but a realtor reported the rental of a six-bedroom house.
The number of Ukrainians who declared themselves bankrupt increased by 33% in the first half of 2025. Over the past five years, more than 2.9 thousand citizens have gone bankrupt.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 3895/USD, which is a strengthening of 7 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.19/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.33/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 137 combat engagements over the past day, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 59 airstrikes and used 4615 kamikaze drones.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell in Asian trading due to expectations of talks between the US and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The possible lifting of sanctions on Russian oil increases pressure on the market.
On the night of August 11, Ukraine repelled an attack of 71 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces neutralized 59 enemy aircraft in the north, south, and east of the country.
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According to analysts, the Kremlin seeks to divide the US and Europe during the upcoming summit in Alaska. Russia is trying to present Ukraine and Europe as an obstacle to peace.
On August 10, Russian troops lost 1000 soldiers, 4 tanks, and 37 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.08.25 increased to 1,064,240 people.
On Monday, August 11, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains, sometimes thunderstorms, will pass on the Left Bank.
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.