Zelensky announces diplomatic steps to rally Ukraine’s Partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced preparations for certain measures aimed at further mobilizing Ukraine's international partners.
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Putin can easily deceive Trump – MEP
Peace talks cannot take place without Ukraine's participation, while Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is capable of successfully misleading his American counterpart.
Steps taken to stabilize situation near Dobropillia, in Pokrovsk sector – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received military briefings on the situation in the Dobropillia area and along the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Zelensky outlines plan to end war: Ceasefire, negotiations, security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his plan to end the war envisions first a ceasefire, followed by negotiations mediated by the United States, and clear security guarantees.
Zelensky says Russia’s losses three times higher than Ukraine’s
Russian troops are suffering significantly greater losses on the front line—three times more than Ukrainian troops
Zelensky says Ukrainian army will not withdraw from Donbas
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the Ukrainian army will not withdraw from Donbas, otherwise, according to him, this would pave the way for a third war and a future offensive on the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, as well as the city of Kharkiv.
Greatest demand for cultural projects seen in eastern and southern Ukraine, says OP
The pilot project of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine to introduce the “Culture in Recovery” school for communities will be very relevant in regions that have been severely affected by the hostilities.
Europe preparing new statement, Tusk hopes Trump can be persuaded on Ukraine
Leaders of several European countries, including Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, and Finland, will soon prepare a new statement on the upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine: Zelensky hopes Trump understands this
Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be important for bilateral relations between these countries, but no decisions regarding Ukraine can be made at this meeting.
Former Ambassador: Trump is unlikely to shift stance and exert pressure on Kremlin
Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. (2006-2010) and France (2014-2020) Oleh Shamshur considers it unlikely that U.S. President Donald Trump will change his approach at the meeting with Putin and start putting tough pressure on the Kremlin, since a certain change in the White House's stance was based on an emotional component rather than a deep analysis of the Russian threat.
91 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in six sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 91 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in six sectors of the frontline, with the most attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, while the enemy is also highly active in Lyman and Novopavlivka.
MP: Trump should have demanded Putin stop bombing Ukraine before meeting in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump should have demanded that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cease fire in Russia's war against Ukraine as a prerequisite for the meeting in Alaska, which in itself is already a success for the Kremlin leader.
Expert: Trump intends to hold a meeting with Putin in format of “global bargain”
U.S. President Donald Trump, having initiated a meeting in Alaska, intends to hold it in the format of a “global bargain.” The issue of Ukraine will be raised at the talks, but the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region, and all of Europe will also be discussed.
Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska: MP names “worst” and “best” scenarios for Ukraine
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could lead to agreements that are unacceptable for Ukraine or to increased international pressure on Russia if the talks fail.
MP: Ukrainian society and politicians do not recognize occupied territories as part of Russia
Ukrainian society and politicians are not ready to discuss any territorial concessions to Russia.
Russia doing everything to drive a wedge between Kyiv and Warsaw – Tusk
Moscow is doing everything possible to create discord between Kyiv and Warsaw and to stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.
Political expert: Leaving Trump alone with KGB operative is a recipe for disaster
Although the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is unlikely to produce significant results, such contact is dangerous given the latter's background in the security services.
Zelensky thanks EU leaders: Joint pressure can help end war with just peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to European leaders for their support of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Kyslytsya: Trump-Putin meeting not a disaster for Ukraine
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska is not a disaster for Ukraine — Kyiv remains a full participant in the negotiations.
Ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, EU leaders issue statement in support of Ukraine
EU leaders have stressed that the path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without Ukraine's participation.
German expert warns that emerging territorial disputes in Ukraine jeopardize international order
Some politicians raise the issue of “territorial exchange” to end Russia's war in Ukraine. It is dangerous because it could destroy the entire post-war international order.
MFA: China hopes all parties, including Ukraine and EU, to participate in peace talks
China supports all efforts to establish peace in Ukraine and hopes that all interested parties, including Ukraine and the European Union, will participate in the talks and reach a fair peace agreement as soon as possible.
American expert: This is most difficult diplomatic moment for Ukraine since beginning of invasion
The current situation on the expected talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin indicates the most difficult diplomatic moment for Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion.
168 clashes on frontline, most attacks in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors
Yesterday, August 11, there were 168 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
In memory of poet and warrior Maksym “Dali” Kryvtsov
“And in the spring, I will bloom with violets…”
Russians launch missile strike on army training unit, killing and injuring several
Last night, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a training unit of the Ukrainian Land Forced, killing one person.
Russian army loses 980 soldiers and one air defense system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 12, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,065,220 people, including 980 people over the past day.
Enemy T-72 tank and field fuel depot destroyed in Kupiansk direction
A pilot from the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great used drones to destroy a Russian T-72 tank and a field warehouse with fuel and lubricants in the eastern direction.
Putin shows no willingness for peace, Alaska meeting will not change that, says ISW expert
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has yet to show any desire to compromise in order to establish peace in Ukraine, so the summit between the leaders of the US and Russia in Alaska is unlikely to change this situation.
Alaska summit can help only if it forces Putin to stop killings, says Trump’s spiritual advisor
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to US President Donald Trump, is convinced that the meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska will be successful if it leads to increased pressure on Putin in case he refuses to stop killing people in Ukraine.