US and European military planners have prepared proposals for military assistance to Ukraine and support in the event of a ceasefire. These options will be presented to national security advisors for consideration as part of diplomatic efforts.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is justifying himself over interpretations of his words regarding the possible deployment of the Bundeswehr to Ukraine. He emphasized that no decisions on troop deployment have been made, and his comments were taken out of context.
Donald Trump will not directly participate in the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US President will meet with them after their future probable negotiations.
North Korea has built a secret military base, Sinpung-dong, 27 km from the Chinese border. It is likely to house 6-9 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
NATO military leaders plan to discuss Ukraine on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The meeting will take place after the Washington summit dedicated to peace efforts.
Donald Trump stated the difficulties in negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. He noted that success requires interaction from both sides and expressed a desire to end the war.
Donald Trump stated that the US could focus on air operations for Ukraine, as they have the best equipment. European countries are ready to send troops on the ground to ensure peace.
Representatives of the "coalition of the willing" countries will meet with their American counterparts to strengthen plans for security guarantees for Ukraine. Further sanctions against Russia will also be discussed.
EU countries will discuss the results of the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Washington. The President of the European Council, António Costa, convened a video conference for August 19.
The UK will support a peace deal with Ukraine, even without a prior ceasefire. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement must ensure lasting peace and security for Ukrainians.
Leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will hold a video conference on Sunday before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington. The meeting will be co-chaired by Macron, Merz, and Starmer.
Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.
The Trump administration and Washington lawyers have agreed to scale back the takeover of the city's police department. The Metropolitan Police will remain under the control of its chief, Pamela Smith.
Foreign media, including The New York Times and Sky News, reacted to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The main topic of discussion was the lack of agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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.
Polish media reported on the participation of the new Polish president, Karol Nawrocki, in a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which took place after an online meeting with Donald Trump. The president's spokesman, Rafał Leskiewicz, denied information about the participation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the meeting with the US president.
The Pentagon is developing a plan to create a National Guard rapid reaction force to suppress domestic unrest. This initiative, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, is causing legal and political disputes.
Zohran Mamdani leads Andrew Cuomo by 19 points in the New York City mayoral race, according to a Siena College poll. Elise Stefanik has narrowed the gap with Kathy Hochul to 14 points in a potential 2026 race.
The European Commission sees nothing new in Hungary's refusal to sign the statement on supporting Ukraine. It emphasizes the need for EU unity, otherwise Russia will benefit from it.
European leaders are pushing for consultations with Trump to define Europe's "red lines" before his meeting with Putin in Alaska. The discussion will concern the war in Ukraine and a possible ceasefire.
Southern Europe is suffering from record heat and large-scale forest fires, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The fire has reached UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientists warn of uncontrolled conditions.
Residents of central Victoria observed a large meteor flying across the night sky. Astrophysicist Jonti Horner confirmed it was a fiery fireball and suggested that fragments might have reached the ground.
The study found that conch blowing reduces sleepiness and episodes of sleep apnea. This ancient practice may be an alternative to CPAP machines for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Radioactive water from a British nuclear submarine base entered the sea due to ruptures in old pipes. The regulator detected a leak of radioactive material into Loch Long.
UEFA paid almost 11 million euros to Russian football clubs after the full-scale invasion, despite their exclusion from European competitions. Ukrainian clubs did not receive similar funds due to the "military action zone."
The Polish Prime Minister stated a possible freezing of the Russian-Ukrainian war, referring to a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his own intuition. He also mentioned the expiration of Trump's ultimatum to Putin on August 8.
Actor Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, has become an ICE agent to support mass deportations of migrants. His decision coincides with the tightening of immigration control in the US.
Plastic production has increased more than 200-fold since 1950, causing illness and death, and inflicting at least $1. 5 trillion in damage annually. Negotiations for a global treaty to limit plastic production are accompanied by deep disagreements between countries.
British Foreign Minister David Lammy admitted feeling guilty during the conflict between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Oval Office. He believes he did not sufficiently support the Ukrainian delegation before the meeting.
"Newcastle" rejected "Liverpool's" offer for Alexander Isak, valuing the player at 150 million pounds sterling. The Swedish striker, who has three years left on his contract, did not participate in the pre-season tour due to a hip injury.
