War update: 139 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On August 15, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 139 clashes with Russian occupiers on the frontline.
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Zelensky on Dobropillia: Russia's show of force toward Alaska ends in destruction
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Defense Forces are clearing the positions in the Dobropillia area of occupiers. The Russian Federation intended to demonstrate its strength before the negotiations in Alaska, but for the occupiers, this will result in destruction.
15 August 2025
Ukrainian forces strengthening defenses in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors — CinC Syrskyi
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are reinforcing their positions in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions, along with other sectors in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Trump and Putin begin bilateral meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has begun a bilateral meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Trump says he wants to achieve immediate ceasefire at summit in Anchorage
U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome.
Zelensky on Dobropillia: Russia's show of force toward Alaska ends in destruction
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Defense Forces are clearing the positions in the Dobropillia area of occupiers. The Russian Federation intended to demonstrate its strength before the negotiations in Alaska, but for the occupiers, this will result in destruction.
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.”
Zelensky: Russians continue killing on day of negotiations with US
Russians continue to strike Ukrainian territory and continue to kill on the day of negotiations with the United States.
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.
Frontline, defense funding, Alaska meeting: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Issues related to the frontline, funding for Ukraine's Defense Forces, and Russia's intentions ahead of the upcoming meeting in Alaska were discussed at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
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.
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.
UN Secretary-General's office calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of Alaska summit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes high-level dialogue between two permanent members of the Security Council – the United States and Russia – but stresses the need for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
14 August 2025
Ukraine’s EU accession and defense assistance: Svyrydenko speaks with Latvian PM
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko had a conversation with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, during which they discussed Ukraine’s EU accession and continued security, defense, and humanitarian support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
148 combat clashes on frontline, one third in Pokrovsk sector
On August 13, 148 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Mykhailo Honchar, President, Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Trump believes again that Putin is wanting peace
13 August 2025
Zelensky participates in sixth meeting of Coalition of the Willing
President Volodymyr Zelensky participated in the sixth meeting of the Coalition of the Willing during his visit to Germany.
Zelensky says position on Ukrainian troops’ presence in Donbas remains unchanged
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his position on Ukraine's presence in Donbas has not changed after the meeting in Berlin.
Zelensky says European leaders align with Trump on principles for negotiations with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the negotiations, European leaders agreed with US President Donald Trump on the principles of negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that all issues concerning Ukraine should be discussed exclusively with Ukraine.
Expert: Putin may use meeting in Alaska to achieve goals that his army cannot achieve
Russian leader Vladimir Putin may use his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to achieve goals in the war that the Russian army cannot achieve.
In memory of soldier Yurii Hlodan
A man who took up arms after his family was killed in a missile strike.
165 combat clashes on the frontline, enemy attacks are most active in three sectors
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops engaged in 165 combat clashes. The invaders attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman frontline sectors.
Ukrainian National Guard soldiers thwart enemy assault in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers from the 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan and known as "Spartan," repelled an enemy assault in the Pokrovsk sector, eliminating an entire Russian platoon.
Partisans identify airstrike coordination center in Sevastopol
In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, partisans have uncovered a facility coordinating airstrikes on southern Ukraine.
12 August 2025
Zelensky discusses return of Ukrainian children with Emir of Qatar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and expressed gratitude for his assistance in securing the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
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.