Russia has unleashed one of its most devastating drone strikes on Ukraine, causing widespread damage to energy infrastructure and leaving more than 100,000 households without electricity, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed.

According to Zelensky, Russia deployed nearly 100 drones overnight, targeting power plants and other key energy facilities. A school in Kharkiv and a high-rise building in Kherson were also hit.

Ukraine’s Energy Ministry condemned the strikes as part of Moscow’s ongoing strategy to cripple civilian infrastructure ahead of winter. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian military official admitted that Russian troops briefly entered the Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time, though their advance was halted.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed that the U.S. and European allies could provide Ukraine with security assurances similar to NATO’s collective defense principle (Article 5). Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, called it a potential game-changer, marking the first time Russia has offered such consent. Discussions will focus on structuring and ensuring effective commitments, while Russia may also pledge not to seize new Ukrainian territory or violate the sovereignty of any European nation. Talks continue with Zelensky and European leaders.

Eight Nordic and Baltic countries have reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine following the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. In a joint statement, leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden emphasized that any steps toward a just and lasting peace must involve Ukraine directly. They called for credible security guarantees, continued arms supplies, and strengthened European defenses to prevent future Russian aggression, underlining that no decisions about Ukraine should be made without Ukraine’s participation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will meet Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday to hold in-depth talks on ending the war and bloodshed.

Zelensky expressed gratitude for Trump’s invitation, stating, “Ukraine is prepared to make every possible effort to establish peace — and we reaffirmed that commitment.”

Earlier, Zelensky held a “long and important discussion” with Trump, followed by a briefing with European leaders at the Alaska summit. However, he noted that he was not included in Trump’s recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“President Trump has informed us of the key issues he discussed with President Putin. It is vital that U.S. influence continues to shape progress in this situation,” Zelensky added.

Ukrainian military officials have expressed skepticism about the outcome of the high-level meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Officers on the front lines say they do not expect meaningful agreements, citing Russia’s history of untrustworthiness and lack of genuine interest in ending the conflict in Donbas. They also criticized Trump for treating Putin as a legitimate leader rather than holding him accountable for war crimes, warning that the summit is unlikely to produce tangible results.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv has received a $5 billion pledge from European allies to purchase U.S.-made weapons, with $1.5 billion already delivered. The funding, part of NATO’s ‘Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List’ initiative, is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense. Zelensky also met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, emphasizing bilateral cooperation. Analysts highlight that the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska could have major implications for Ukraine and Europe, even though neither leader will attend.

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s presence is unnecessary at the upcoming Russia-U.S. summit. Azarov described Zelensky as a “puppet” who does not make decisions independently. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a permanent solution to the Ukraine crisis, with the Kremlin hoping for a follow-up summit in Russia. Sources confirm Zelensky is unlikely to attend the Alaska meeting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday. The meeting aims to convey European concerns before Trump discusses the Ukraine war with Putin. Starmer emphasized the need to preserve Ukraine’s territorial integrity and reject any border changes by force. Ukraine maintains it will not cede Crimea or other occupied areas, while Trump warns possible territorial exchanges may be needed to end the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected any Russian proposal to give up the Donbas region in exchange for a ceasefire, warning it could be exploited for future attacks. Speaking ahead of the Russia–U.S. meeting in Alaska, he emphasized Ukraine will not surrender territory, citing constitutional requirements for a referendum on land exchanges. Despite recent Russian advances, Zelensky stressed Kyiv will defend against attackers. The announcement comes amid global concern over possible territorial negotiations following Trump’s comments on peace deals.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of preparing a new military offensive instead of seeking a ceasefire. Speaking on August 11, Zelensky highlighted intelligence reports indicating Russia’s intent to continue pressure on Ukraine and dismissed any signs of Russia preparing for peace. He emphasized troop redeployments signal further attacks. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Putin on August 15 in Alaska, aiming to discuss the escalating conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that Ukraine will not surrender even an inch of its land to occupying forces. His remarks came after Donald Trump suggested that ending the war might involve territorial concessions as part of a peace deal with Russia.
Trump indicated that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday to discuss the conflict.
Zelensky stressed, “Any negotiation or settlement without Ukraine’s involvement will be contrary to peace.”
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, it has occupied about 20% of Ukraine’s territory, though neither side has made significant territorial gains in recent months.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv is finalizing a list of prisoners for exchange with Russia. The move follows the latest round of negotiations held in Turkey last month, where both sides agreed to continue the prisoner exchange process.

Zelensky proposed a summit of heads of state before the end of August, as part of the third phase of talks. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky confirmed that both countries had previously exchanged 1,200 prisoners each and agreed to maintain that structure for upcoming swaps.

Zelensky also said Ukraine is working to secure the release of civilian detainees and is verifying the status of each individual. He emphasized, “We are committed to bringing every Ukrainian home.”

A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv from Thursday night into early Friday, killing at least 31 people, including women and children, and injuring more than 150. In response, Ukraine declared Saturday a national day of mourning. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 100 buildings were damaged or destroyed, including residential apartments, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and university facilities. A significant portion of a nine-story residential building was completely reduced to rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, with many feared trapped under the debris.

Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian drone attacks, with significant territorial shifts occurring in areas like Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk. Even relatively quiet zones under Kyiv's control are being targeted.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, reportedly frustrated with the lack of progress, has reduced his proposed peace negotiation deadline for Vladimir Putin from 50 days to just 12. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the difficult frontline situation, stating that while Russia is not making major advances, the pressure remains intense.

A major global outage of SpaceX’s Starlink service disrupted internet connectivity for users in the U.S., Europe, and beyond for over two hours due to internal software issues. Michael Nicolls, Starlink's Vice President, confirmed the disruption stemmed from software failures. Ukraine’s military communications were significantly affected, leading to the suspension of several operations during its war with Russia. Experts suggest the failure could have stemmed from a flawed update or potential cyberattack. Starlink’s defense-focused variant, Starshield, currently supports U.S. military and intelligence operations. Ukraine remains heavily reliant on Starlink terminals for battlefield communications.