Steve Witkoff, special representative of the US President, after his visit to Moscow, misinformed Americans and Ukrainians regarding Putin's proposals. This caused confusion due to Witkoff's lack of diplomatic experience.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that Donald Trump is a Soviet or Russian agent. He claims that Trump's foreign policy is strategically beneficial to the Russian Federation.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani believes that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end by the end of the year. Italy has also appointed a new ambassador to Moscow.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
A Gallup poll showed that 67% of Americans are pessimistic about the prospects of a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Only 31% are optimistic about this possibility.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg expressed concern after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv with 600 drones and 31 missiles. The targets were residential areas, civilian trains, and the offices of EU and UK missions.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
Ukraine has a vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories. Kyiv, together with partners, modeled military situations 10-15 years in advance.
President Zelenskyy reported strikes on a Turkish enterprise, the Embassy of Azerbaijan, the EU Delegation, and the British Council. The attack involved over 30 missiles and 600 drones, resulting in 17 deaths.
Chinese giant ByteDance plans a share buyback that will raise TikTok's valuation to over $330 billion. Employees will be offered $200.41 per share, a 5.5% increase from the previous buyback.
From autumn 2025, changes are expected in payments for Ukrainian refugees in the EU, in particular, Germany plans to reduce aid.
The Powerball jackpot reached $950 million on Saturday night, as the previous drawing did not produce a winner. This is the sixth largest jackpot in the game's history, which could exceed a billion dollars.
India will increase imports of Russian oil in September by 10-20% due to price reductions by producers. This is happening against the backdrop of reduced Russian refining capacities after drone attacks.
The Mexican government plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to protect national businesses and comply with US President Donald Trump's demand. This will affect imports of cars, textiles, and plastics, and may also impact other Asian countries.
Russian drones are conducting reconnaissance over military aid transportation routes to Ukraine in eastern Germany. This is happening amid a broader campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin spoke out against holding Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A matches outside Europe. He believes that European teams should play in Europe for their fans.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that Russia's military potential is gradually decreasing, despite its mobilization resources and weapon reserves. Russia's aggression has escalated into a war of attrition, where Ukraine is strengthening its positions.
The owner and CEO of Assan Group have been detained in Turkey on suspicion of military espionage and ties to FETÖ. 10 companies of the group have been placed under trusteeship.
The FBI is investigating the Minneapolis shooting as a hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism. Two children died, 17 wounded during mass at Annunciation Church.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that there is no progress in the return of Ukrainian civilians and abducted children. He called on the international community to be more actively involved in humanitarian issues.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that Russia's night attack is Putin's response to international peace efforts. Ukraine wants the world not to remain silent.
Oil prices fell due to investors' assessment of demand prospects in the US and possible changes in supply. This is due to the US imposing strict tariffs on India over the import of Russian oil.
The US Department of the Treasury has extended until September 2026 the permit for the import of certain Russian diamonds, adopted in 2024. The license allows the import of diamonds that were physically outside the Russian Federation before import and were not exported from Russia after certain dates.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, hitting key facilities. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports to key partners and a fuel shortage in the Russian Federation.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will hold talks with Donald Trump's team on August 29. Military, political, and economic components of security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a shooting occurred during a school Mass at a Catholic school. Two children, aged 8 and 10, died, and 17 people were injured, 14 of whom were children.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Olha Stefanishyna as the new Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA. She will replace Oksana Markarova, who represented Ukraine in Washington throughout the full-scale war.
Donald Trump's daughter, Tiffany Trump, congratulated her husband Michael Boulos on his 28th birthday. She posted on Instagram a photo from their 2022 wedding.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 355,000 trucks in the US due to a faulty instrument panel display. The issue affects 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD models and the 2025 F-150.
