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Russian drone attacks in Sumy Oblast kill 1 and injure another civilian
The Ukrainian Air Force reported downing more than 60 of the drones, but impacts from missiles and UAVs were recorded in at least 13 locations. The military's summary included hits in the Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, though not all regions reported on the consequences immediately
Remember Munich and Yalta – ensure history does not repeat
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Kataryna Maternová has issued a direct appeal to democratic leaders, arguing that any peace agreement negotiated without Ukraine's participation would reward the aggressor and repeat historical mistakes
Ignoring citizens of Ukraine in occupied territories during negotiations with occupying power risks “catastrophic” crisis – joint statement of human rights NGOs
In recent weeks, the world has once again been discussing the prospect of a possible ceasefire on the battlefield of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This time, the political negotiations, which are usually rather secretive, are accompanied by conflicting reports in the media, human rights NGO pointed out
Moscow must not be rewarded with territory for its aggression – top European parliamentarians on Alaska meeting
The statement urges the leaders of the free world to reach a ceasefire agreement "that serves the best interests of freedom-loving people throughout the democratic world."
Putin isn’t seeking peace that’s why Alaska meeting won’t change that – ISW expert
Barros commented on expectations surrounding the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for August 15 and ISW's recent assessments that the Kremlin is trying to use the meeting to sow discord between the U.S. and Europe
Russians hits Zaporizhzhia bus hub, injuring 23 civilians (updated)
The second strike hit the university clinic of Zaporizhzhia Medical University. No one was injured there, but the attacks damaged the healthcare facility buildings
Russian strikes on Kharkiv Oblast kill 1,wound 3 women
A 64-year-old man stepped on an unidentified explosive device in Kupiansk. Medics took him to a medical facility in Kharkiv for treatment
Russian soldier shoots dead an Ukrainian civilian evacuating with suitcase in the Donetsk Oblast
Prosecutors noted that this is the third documented case this year of Russian troops executing civilians in the Donetsk Oblast
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia recreation base kills two, injures 12, including children
Fedorov reported that medics took nine people to a hospital, including two children
The Council of Europe, the EU and 38 countries called on Russia to return the kidnapped Ukrainian children without delay and any conditions
The International Coalition’s Statement sends a clear and united message from the international community: Russia must return the Ukrainian children without delay or conditions
Imposing neutrality on Ukraine contradicts international law – scholars
According to Valeriy Chalyy, Chairman of the Board of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center, the issue of imposing neutrality on Ukraine by the aggressor country is carried over from one document produced by Moscow to another. Consequently, this issue features in negotiations and media narratives
Morning Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast killed two people and injured others
Emergency services are currently working at the scene. Search and rescue teams are conducting an ongoing operation
In Kharkiv region, two people killed in Russian shelling at night, 10 more were injured (updated)
In its morning report, the Ukrainian Air Force stated it had neutralized 29 of the drones but confirmed hits at 17 locations
Russian drone strike kills two civilians on moped in Kharkiv Oblast
Investigators have opened criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to war crimes
While missiles hit Kyiv, the OSCE throws itself a birthday party
Today, one OSCE member state – Russia, assisted by another member, Belarus – has systematically violated every single Helsinki principle
Russia kills 3, destroys momes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast strikes
The Zaporizhzhia Oblast constantly suffers from Russian shelling
Russia kills child, 12, in attack on village in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, another teenager fights for life
Russia attacked the Svesa hromada at around 14:30 on August 2, 2025, affecting two boys who were near the scene
Russian forces strike Kherson again, killing a man and a woman; others injured
A Russian attack on Kherson's Korabelnyi District fatally injured a 68-year-old woman. The same attack wounded two others: a 41-year-old man who sustained blast trauma and multiple injuries to his torso and limbs, while a 79-year-old man also suffered blast trauma
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Remember Munich and Yalta – ensure history does not repeat
While missiles hit Kyiv, the OSCE throws itself a birthday party
Freezing the conflict means intensifying repressions against Ukrainians in the occupied territories
“I hear your anger, your dreams, and your hope”: a letter to a peer under occupation from a 10th grader from the Kherson region
