Macron announces upcoming meeting of Coalition of the Willing
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new meeting of the Coalition of the Willing to be held in the near future.
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Summit in Alaska was meant to be historic, but it turned out as always – diplomat
The summit in Alaska fell short of expectations. Although U.S. President Donald Trump regards it as proof that the leaders of both countries are capable of negotiating, in reality, no agreements were reached.
Lasting peace must be achieved, not just another pause between invasions – Zelensky
Following a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky further coordinated positions with European partners.
Senator Graham: War could end before Christmas if Trump, Zelensky, and Putin meet
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said that the war in Ukraine could end before Christmas—if a trilateral meeting takes place between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Latvians donate drones, night vision devices, and Hummer to DIU
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense received FPV drones, Mavics, night vision devices, and a Hummer vehicle from Latvia.
Trump says he 'largely' agreed with Putin on 'land swaps'
U.S. President Donald Trump says he agreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in talks in Alaska that the Ukraine war will end with "land swaps" and some type of security guarantee from the U.S.
Trump handed Putin letter from his wife about abducted Ukrainian children – Reuters
During talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a letter from First Lady Melania Trump concerning abducted Ukrainian children.
Latvians donate drones, night vision devices, and Hummer to DIU
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense received FPV drones, Mavics, night vision devices, and a Hummer vehicle from Latvia.
15 August 2025
OSCE Secretariat reluctant to use term “Russian aggression against Ukraine,” says Ukraine’s envoy Vitrenko
The OSCE Secretariat is trying to avoid showing the real nature of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and is very shy about using the term “Russian aggression against Ukraine.”
Russians strike Sumy city center with drone, causing fire
Russian troops struck the central part of the Sumy community, targeting civilian infrastructure.
Trump rules out NATO membership as security guarantee for Ukraine
The United States is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in coordination with other countries, but not in the form of NATO membership.
Some destroyed, but enemy reinforces: Over 100,000 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Part of the 110,000 Russian troops deployed in the Pokrovsk sector have been eliminated, but the enemy continues to bring in reinforcements, according to Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Dnipro Operational and Strategic Group of Forces.
Gunpowder explodes at military factory in Russia’s Ryazan region – social media
An explosion at the gunpowder workshop of the Elastik factory in Russia’s Ryazan region, Shilovsky district, has left multiple people dead and injured.
Ukraine's General Staff reports 149 combat engagements in past 24 hours
Ukrainian defenders engaged in 149 combat clashes with Russian invading forces across various fronts over the past day, repelling numerous enemy attacks.
Turkey well aware of threat posed by Russian imperialism – historian
The people of Turkey are well aware of the threats that Russia, in its imperial form of existence, may pose to the country.
Donetsk University professor held in Russia for eight years returns to Ukraine
After nearly eight years of imprisonment in Russia on charges of “espionage,” Alexander Shelest, a computer science professor at Donetsk National Technical University, has returned to Ukraine.
14 August 2025
Turkish historian says puzzle of Russia’s peoples will fall apart, with Tatarstan, Siberia, Caucasus waiting for right moment
Force is the only way to stop Russian imperialism. Sooner or later, the modern empire that is Russia will fall apart, and this will give it the opportunity to embark on a democratic path of development.
Defense forces halt Russian advance in Pokrovsk direction, says Trehubov
The Ukrainian defense forces have managed to improve the situation in the Pokrovsk direction. The advance of Russian troops has been prevented.
67 clashes on frontline, situation in Pokrovsk sector stabilizes
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 67 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops on the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Turkish historian: True peace is impossible while Crimea remains under occupation
Any territorial concessions by Russia will lead to attempts to seize new territories. True peace is impossible while part of Ukraine, including Crimea, remains under occupation.
Zelensky and Starmer discuss expectations for meeting in Alaska and security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky informed that the key topics of his meeting in London with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer were coordination of stances ahead of the meeting in Alaska and security guarantees.
Banking expert predicts no turmoil on FX market until late Aug 2025
In the second half of August 2025, the general situation on the foreign exchange market will remain largely unchanged. No significant exchange rate fluctuations are expected to take place.
IAEA reports increasing challenges in cooling water supply at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported growing challenges in maintaining a stable water supply for cooling the reactors at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Trump’s withdrawal from peace talks would be painful but not critical for Ukraine — MP
The possible withdrawal of U.S. President Donald Trump from the peace negotiation process represents an undesirable scenario for Ukraine, but not a critical one. Kyiv retains alternative channels of support, particularly through Europe and the U.S. Congress.
Ukrainian General Staff confirms drone strikes on Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery
On the night of August 14, units from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in coordination with other elements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, conducted a drone strike on the Volgograd oil refinery (Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka LLC). The facility is a key supplier of petroleum products to the Russian military.
Defense Forces: Russians try to gain a foothold in Maiak in Dobropillia sector
Russian occupation forces are trying to gain a foothold in the village of Maiak in the Dobropillia sector.
Mykhailo Honchar, President, Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Trump believes again that Putin is wanting peace
Russian shelling in Kherson region over past 24 hours kills four, wounds six
In the Kherson region, four people were killed and six wounded in 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
1,327 civilians remain in Pokrovsk, evacuation nearly impossible — RMA
The situation in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, is currently the most difficult: Russian troops are about a kilometer away, and 1,327 civilians remain in the city. Defense forces are holding back the occupiers' advance.
Seven new vehicles approved for use by AFU
In July, the Ministry of Defense approved seven new models of automotive equipment for various purposes for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.