Ukraine-Russia War, today's news. Medvedev: "The EU is hindering attempts to resolve the war."
Zelensky's cold shoulder over the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on August 15th. "We will not give away our land to the occupier." According to a White House official quoted by CBS, the Ukrainian president could still be involved in the summit. Europe is pushing for Kiev to sit at the negotiating table. EU-Ukraine-UK-US meeting with Vance. Counterproposal from Kiev and the Europeans: "Ceasefire before any further action and reciprocity for any potential territorial exchange." A possible misunderstanding in the Putin-Witkoff meeting is looming.
Zakharova: Relations between Ukraine and the EU are akin to "necrophilia."
Relations between Ukraine and the European Union have become akin to "necrophilia," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on her Telegram channel today.
Zelensky speaks with the Swedish PM: "Sweden is fully committed to supporting Ukraine."
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone call. "I reiterated Sweden's full and lasting commitment to supporting Ukraine in every way possible, including within the framework of the Willing Coalition," Kristersson reported on X, noting that Stockholm is "the world's fifth-largest donor to Ukraine and will continue to provide military, humanitarian, and financial aid according to the country's needs." "Sweden fully supports the recent declaration by European leaders on peace for Ukraine," he added, endorsing the document signed by the leaders of France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission.
Zakharova: EU leaders' statement on Ukraine negotiations is "another Nazi leaflet."
The European leaders' statement on the Ukraine negotiations is "another Nazi leaflet," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, as reported by Tass . Zelensky's office published a joint statement by the leaders of several EU countries and Ursula von der Leyen, calling for a ceasefire. But not the kind that would be achieved by cutting off the supply of weapons to Kiev's terrorists, the diplomat wrote on her Telegram channel. "On the contrary, another Nazi leaflet claims that success in achieving peace in Ukraine can only be achieved by pressuring Russia and supporting Kiev."
Medvedev: "Europeans are hindering attempts to resolve the war."
While the Euro-imbeciles are trying to hinder American attempts to help resolve the Ukrainian conflict, the dying Bandera regime (Ukraine, ed.) is panickingly recruiting the vilest scum of humanity to the front lines": this is what the deputy secretary of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, wrote on Telegram
Ukrainian forces claim control of Bezsalivka settlement in Sumy region
The General Staff of the Ukrainian military forces claims to have regained control of the settlement in the Sumy region of Bezsalivka, on the border with Russia and about twenty kilometers west of the front line in the region, which had been occupied by Russian forces in the offensive that began last April.
Zelensky: "Thanks to EU leaders, the end of the war must be just."
"The end of the war must be just, and I am grateful to all those who now stand with Ukraine and our people for peace in Ukraine, which defends the vital security interests of our European peoples," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Ukraine appreciates and fully supports the statement by President Macron (France), Prime Minister Meloni (Italy), Chancellor Merz (Germany), Prime Minister Tusk (Poland), Prime Minister Starmer (UK), President Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission), and President Stubb (Finland) on peace for Ukraine."
Tajani: "A peace agreement also accepted by the Ukrainians and not signed at their expense."
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani , interviewed by Il Messaggero , expressed his hope that, during his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin "will listen to the American president and accept a just peace—that is, a peace also accepted by the Ukrainians and not signed at their expense." "It is essential that Europe be at the table : it has imposed harsh sanctions on Russia, and our security is at stake," the Deputy Prime Minister continued. "Progress is being made. I hope for an agreement by the end of the year, but it won't be easy."
Massive Russian attack on Kharkhiv region during the night
Russian forces launched a massive drone strike last night in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkhiv , striking the city of the same name as well as several villages, including a fire in a kindergarten. The region's State Emergency Service announced this on Facebook, as reported by RBC-Ukraine. The Chuguev district was specifically targeted, where at least five fires broke out. The head of the regional military administration, Oleg Synegubov, stated that eight drones were used in the attack, striking communities near the villages of Rozdolnoe, Martove, and Korobochkyne in the Chuguev district. In addition to the kindergarten, fires also broke out in a warehouse and a field. No casualties or injuries were reported.
Drones fired at oil refinery in Russian city of Saratov at night: large fire
The oil refinery in the Russian city of Saratov, in the eponymous region in the southeastern part of the country, suffered a drone attack last night, causing a large fire, according to several Russian Telegram channels cited by Ukrainska Pravda. According to local residents, Saratov was the target of a massive attack. A powerful explosion was reported, which led to a large fire in the refinery area.
Washington Post: Zelensky still not invited to Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not yet been invited to the summit between US and Russian leaders Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin , scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, an anonymous US administration official told the Washington Post.
Russian drone strikes Kharkiv, injuring six, including a 17-year-old girl.
Six people, including a 17-year-old girl, were injured in a drone attack launched last night by Russian forces on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities reported, as Ukrainska Pravda reports. The attack hit the city's Kyivsky district and damaged a shop, said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kyivsky Regional State Administration.
Russia: 121 Ukrainian drones destroyed overnight
Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 121 Ukrainian drones flying over various regions of Russia and the Sea of Azov overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, cited by the Russian news agency Tass. Of these, 29 were downed in the Krasnodar region, 15 in the Republic of Crimea, 13 in the Bryansk region, 12 in the Belgorod region, and 9 in the Vorts region.
Moscow: Drone strike on civilian building in Russia's Saratov region, one dead
A man was killed in a drone strike in the courtyard of a residential building in the Saratov Region, Russia. The governor of the region, Roman Busargin, reported the news on his Telegram channel.
Moscow destroys 27 Ukrainian drones in western Ukraine
Air defense units of Russia's Western Battlegroup have destroyed 27 Ukrainian armed forces drones in the past 24 hours. Leonid Sharov, head of the group's press center, reported this, adding that the Ukrainian armed forces' losses include over 230 personnel, five armored combat vehicles, and 15 trucks. A US-made radar system, an Israeli-made radar station, three electronic warfare stations, and three ammunition depots were also destroyed.
European leaders: "Trump is right on peace, but we need to push Moscow."
"We welcome President Trump's commitment to stopping the killings in Ukraine, ending Russia's war, and achieving just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine. We are convinced that only an approach that combines active diplomacy, support for Kyiv, and pressure on Moscow can be successful. We are ready to support this work diplomatically," militarily and financially, and "also through the work of the Coalition of the Willing." This was written by European leaders Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, Friedrich Merz, Donald Tusk, Ursula von der Leyen, and Alexander Stubb in a joint statement ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin.
The leaders also said they were ready "to support and impose restrictive measures" against Moscow, stressing that they shared "the belief that a diplomatic solution must protect the vital security interests of Ukraine and Europe."
European leaders: "No peace without Ukraine"
"Ukraine has the freedom to decide its own fate. Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or a reduction in hostilities. The path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine." This was written by French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in a joint statement ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin. "We underscore our unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity."
"We continue to stand firmly with Ukraine. We are united as Europeans and determined to jointly advance our interests. We will continue to work closely with President Trump and the United States, with President Zelensky, and with the Ukrainian people, for peace in Ukraine that protects our vital security interests," the European leaders wrote, adding: "The vital interests of Ukraine and Europe include the need for robust and credible security guarantees that allow Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity."
European leaders: "No to forceful changes to Kiev's borders."
"We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force. The current line of contact should be the starting point for negotiations." This was written in a joint statement on peace for Ukraine by French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Finnish President Stubb, ahead of the scheduled meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
NBC: White House considers inviting Zelensky to Alaska
The White House is considering inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska, where Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin next week. NBC reports, citing sources who say the option is being considered, although no plans have yet been finalized.
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