Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki announced on Monday that he had not signed an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainian citizens.
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26 August 2025
Russia spreading fake claim about Ukrainian soldiers killing woman and child in Pokrovsk
Kremlin-controlled media are circulating disinformation alleging that servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the frontline town of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, supposedly killed a woman and a child in order to steal a car.
Ukraine strengthens industrial cooperation with Denmark – Shmyhal
Ukraine is deepening its industrial cooperation with Denmark.
25 August 2025
Frontline update: 136 combat clashes, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On August 25, the Armed Forces of Ukraine engaged in 136 combat clashes with Russian forces, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot, where the enemy attempted attacks 43 times.
Ukraine’s PM, Germany’s Vice Chancellor discuss budget support, Ukraine’s defense needs
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, discussed financing Ukraine’s state budget and defense needs during a meeting in Kyiv.
Europe to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but U.S. to be involved, Trump says
Donald Trump emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine, in the event of a cessation of hostilities, will primarily be Europe’s responsibility, although the United States will also be involved to some extent.
Zelensky, U4U parliamentarians chart next steps for Ukraine’s EU membership talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and a delegation of the international parliamentary network United for Ukraine (U4U) discussed mechanisms for opening the first negotiation cluster this year regarding Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.
Umerov discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with UK Chief of Defence Staff
Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Identification of WWII victims found by Ukrainian-Polish expedition underway in Lviv
In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered.
DM Shmyhal, German Vice Chancellor discuss drone production, Rheinmetall projects
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, discussed Ukraine’s needs in financing weapons production and procurement, as well as strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky and Kellogg discuss pressure on Russia and return of Ukrainian children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy, discussed ways to exert pressure on Russia and advance the humanitarian track—specifically, the return of all abducted Ukrainian children.
Kyiv to respond to politicized decisions on Ukrainian symbols in Poland – source
Kyiv is currently reviewing the legal aspects of recent decisions by Polish President Karol Nawrocki concerning aid to Ukrainians and the classification of Ukrainian symbols alongside Nazi and communist imagery.
Ukraine’s intelligence and U.S. support change the course of Russia-Ukraine war – Newsmax
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many in Western capitals believed Kyiv could fall within days. However, the efforts of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and U.S. support reshaped the course of the war and pushed it onto the aggressor’s territory.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region with guided bombs, drones, and artillery
Throughout the day, Russian forces carried out nearly 40 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, deploying drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs across the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts. The strikes damaged six residential buildings, two trucks, and a gas station.
Russian drone attacks civilian in Antonivka, Kherson region
On Monday evening, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the village of Antonivka in the Kherson region, injuring a local resident.
Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss development of security guarantees and drone deal with U.S.
In Kyiv, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for Ukraine, to discuss the development of reliable security guarantees aimed at preventing future aggression against Ukraine.
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine – Tusk
Polish troops will not take part in any future potential peacekeeping mission on Ukrainian territory.
HUR shows ground robot reconnaissance in Sumy region on Independence Day
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted a reconnaissance mission using a ground-based robotic system in the Sumy region, on territory temporarily occupied by Russian forces. The national flag was mounted on the robot.
HUR shows ground robot reconnaissance in Sumy region on Independence Day
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted a reconnaissance mission using a ground-based robotic system in the Sumy region, on territory temporarily occupied by Russian forces. The national flag was mounted on the robot.
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms to protect Ukraine's cultural space – Language Ombudswoman
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space.
Expert: Fuel prices in Ukraine return to pre-holiday levels
The change in fuel prices on Monday is related to the end of holiday discounts at gas stations that were offered on Independence Day.
War update: 76 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in seven areas
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 76 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting currently continuing in seven areas of the frontline.
American fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska for third time in week
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter jets have intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) three times over the past week.
Poland to not be able to pay for Starlink for Ukraine due to Nawrocki's veto
Starting October 1, Poland will not be able to pay for Starlink subscriptions for Ukraine due to President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the law on extending aid to Ukrainian citizens.
In Germany, U.S. citizen accused of spying for China
On Monday, August 25, German prosecutors charged a U.S. citizen with offering to pass confidential military information to Chinese intelligence.
Russians launch air strike on Kostiantynivka, four civilians wounded
Four civilians were wounded in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, as a result of an air strike by Russian invaders. Two of them are in severe condition, according to doctors.
Belarus restricts fuel supplies to Russia – intelligence
Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country.
Russians shell Slatyne in Kharkiv region with MLRS, woman wounded, gas pipeline damaged
Russian troops fired on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region with multiple launch rocket systems, injuring a resident and damaging private houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Norway intending to allocate USD 8.5B in aid to Ukraine in 2026
Norway intends to maintain a high level of support for Ukraine next year, allocating around $8.5 billion.
National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv
On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants.