Return of Ukrainian children is a condition for just peace – Yermak
The return of Ukrainian children to their homeland is a prerequisite for establishing a just peace.
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Ukrainian forces show devastation in Vovchansk caused by Russian attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shown the current state of Vovchansk—a city under relentless daily attacks by Russian troops attempting to capture it.
Ukrainian forces show devastation in Vovchansk caused by Russian attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shown the current state of Vovchansk—a city under relentless daily attacks by Russian troops attempting to capture it.
Russians shell community in Zaporizhzhia, school is on fire
The Russian army attacked the Stepnohirsk community in the Zaporizhzhia region. A school is on fire.
Flamingo missiles could nullify strategic depth Russia relies on – expert
The deployment of the new Flamingo missile into serial production and its effective use would strip Russia of the advantage of strategic depth, which the aggressor has relied upon by relocating key assets out of reach in hopes of shielding them from strikes.
Number of victims of attack on enterprise in Mukachevo climbs to 23
As of the evening, the number of victims of the attack on the enterprise in Mukachevo has increased to 23 people.
Russia to impose fines for advertising on Instagram and Facebook
Starting September 1, the Russian Federation will introduce fines for advertising on banned online platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, whose activities have been declared “extremist” in Russia.
Trump compares himself to Nixon and Putin to Khrushchev
U.S. President Donald Trump compared himself to Vice President Richard Nixon and Russian dictator Putin to Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
War update: 77 clashes on frontline; Pokrovsk sector is most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 77 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Pokrovsk remains the most intense sector on the frontline; also, high enemy activity is recorded in Lyman.
Russians attack village in Chernihiv region with drone, two women wounded
Russian troops attacked a village in the Koriukivka community of Chernihiv region with a drone, wounding two residents.
Six settlements cleared of Russian forces on Pokrovsk front – CinC Syrskyi
Despite the enemy's numerical superiority on the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces have cleared six settlements of Russian forces, destroying hundreds of Russian occupiers, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Europe urges Trump to deploy fighters to Romania as part of security guarantees for Ukraine – The Times
European countries want U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. fighter jets to Romania as part of Washington's security guarantees to help end the war in Ukraine.
Shmyhal discusses creation of joint ventures with KNDS Deutschland delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed with a delegation from leading German arms manufacturer KNDS Deutschland the creation of new joint ventures in Ukraine.
French Foreign Ministry: Russia's strikes on Ukraine show lack of will for peace talks
France has condemned overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, saying they demonstrate Moscow's lack of genuine interest in engaging in peace negotiations.
Czechia should join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - Pavel
Czech President Petr Pavel has said that his country should participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if such forces are deployed.
Putin open to meeting Zelensky but wants all issues 'well worked out' - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but emphasized that all matters requiring discussion must first be "well worked out."
Turkey not ruling out participation in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Turkey has signaled that it does not rule out contributing troops to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but stressed that several key conditions would first need to be met, including a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a clearly defined mandate, and an agreed framework specifying the contribution of each participating country.
Austria ready to host peace talks but says settlement must not be imposed on Ukraine
Austria has expressed support for a peaceful resolution of Russia's war against Ukraine but stressed that any settlement must not be imposed on Ukraine and must be based on international law.
Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Mukachevo rises to 19
The number of people injured in Russia’s missile strike on Mukachevo has increased to 19.
AFU training and frozen Russian assets: Shmyhal meets with Bundestag defense committee chairman
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Defense Committee in Germany’s Bundestag, to discuss defense production, military training, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strike on Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery and other key Russian facilities
On the night of August 21, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ drone units, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, struck the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov region.
Russian forces hit Ukrainian GTS facility overnight – Ministry of Energy
During the night of August 21, a facility of Ukraine’s gas transmission system (GTS) sustained damage following a Russian airstrike.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Russian fuel train near Dzhankoi, Crimea
On the night of August 21, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces targeted a Russian train carrying fuel near the Dzhankoi railway station in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zelensky says Russia’s demands for second official language aim to complicate negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to Russia’s demand to make Russian a second official language in Ukraine, emphasized: “We have a state language — Ukrainian.”
Ukrainian forces regain control of most of Tovste settlement in Donetsk region
Soldiers from the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade have returned most of the settlement of Tovste (Tolstoy) in the Donetsk region to the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia destroying settlements near Kakhovka Dam with rockets to create foothold – Voloshyn
In recent weeks, Russian occupying forces have launched large-scale airstrikes on settlements near the former Kakhovka Dam, aiming to prevent Ukrainian defenders from maintaining their positions.
Russians control only part of Chasiv Yar – military spox
In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Russian occupying forces control only the western part of the city. Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold their positions.
Potential meeting with Putin could take place in a neutral European country – Zelensky
A potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump, could be held in one of Europe’s neutral countries—Switzerland, Austria, or Turkey.
Russia launches several missiles at coffee machine factory in Zakarpattia - Zelensky
Following another massive Russian attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Moscow has yet to show any signs of its intention to engage in meaningful negotiations and end the war.
President: We want to gain understanding of security guarantees architecture within 7–10 days
An understanding of the security guarantees architecture for Ukraine will be presented within 7–10 days.