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August 27 marks Ukrainian Salo Day, established in 2015, and National Banana Lovers Day. Also on this day, World Rock Paper Scissors Day and International Boxing Day are celebrated, the latter having been moved to August 27 in 2019.
German leaders are considering the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. This issue is key for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who seeks to restore Germany's leadership.
Actress Blake Lively will star in and produce the romantic action-comedy "The Survival List" from Lionsgate. This is her first major role since the conflict with Justin Baldoni, with whom legal proceedings are ongoing.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
A number of countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have expressed readiness to organize a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The White House is considering Budapest as the main venue for trilateral negotiations.
US President Donald Trump refused Putin's proposed meeting in Moscow. This happened amid discussions of possible meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy.
After meeting with Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump proposed to European leaders a plan to end the war in Ukraine by transferring unoccupied territories to Russia. This plan, which involves abandoning a ceasefire, will be discussed with Zelenskyy on Monday at the White House.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Washington to get clarification from Donald Trump. Kyiv is surprised by the sudden US abandonment of the ceasefire demand before negotiations.
At the summit in Alaska, Putin demanded guarantees of official status for the Russian language and security for Russian Orthodox churches in Ukraine.
Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine abandon the unoccupied territories of Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire and non-aggression guarantees. Zelensky and European leaders rejected this idea.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
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.
During the Trump-Putin talks, rostrums with the US coat of arms and flags of both countries were set up, hinting at a joint press conference. There is no official confirmation yet, the format of the address may change.
Western media, including Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times, described the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska as very warm and friendly. NBC highlighted the contrast with the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy.
SpaceX has accumulated nearly $5. 4 billion in tax losses, avoiding federal income tax. The company uses tax benefits, including loss carryforwards, made possible by changes in tax legislation in 2017.
OpenAI's new GPT-5 AI model, released on August 7, has faced a number of problems, including technical glitches and user complaints about deteriorating performance. The release also revealed some users' emotional dependence on chatbots, leading to cases of "ChatGPT psychosis."
Russian troops attacked a training base of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kropyvnytskyi, hitting the dining hall. At least ten foreign volunteers were killed, and over a hundred servicemen were wounded.
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.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal after statements regarding territories risks angering Trump, who seeks a peace agreement.
An armed man, who believed that the coronavirus vaccine caused his illnesses, opened fire near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta. A police officer was killed in the incident, and the shooter was found shot dead.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is relying on a meeting with Donald Trump to achieve strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin considers the summit the main tool for keeping Ukraine out of NATO and changing geopolitical reality.
In British Columbia, a bird dropped a fish onto a power line, causing a short circuit and igniting dry grass. The fire, measuring 60 by 90 meters, was quickly extinguished.
US President Donald Trump plans a personal meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin next week. Soon after that, he plans to meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease.
Brazil's Supreme Court placed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest. He faces trial on charges of preparing a coup after losing the 2022 elections.
India has not obliged refineries to stop buying Russian oil, despite criticism from Donald Trump. The purchase of crude oil remains a commercial decision for the refineries.
Indian officials have stated their intention to continue purchasing Russian oil, despite threats of sanctions from US President Donald Trump. India and Russia have a stable and time-tested partnership.
The US President reinstated the "Presidential Test" for physical fitness in public schools. This move is part of the goal to "restore the urgency of improving the health of all Americans."
Two US senators have introduced a bill to allocate $54. 6 billion in aid to Ukraine for two years. The aid includes weapons, replenishment of US stockpiles, and funding from confiscated Russian assets.