Russian propaganda is spreading fake news that Ukraine is allegedly refusing to accept about 90 of its citizens deported from Russia who are “stuck” at the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint on the border with Georgia.
Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the level of heads of state if Russia is genuinely committed to ending the war with dignity and establishing lasting peace.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb received Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss strengthening defense cooperation, increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, and reinforcing transatlantic unity.
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three more Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied territories and Russia.
Russia seeks to inflame tensions between Hungary and Ukraine and incite conflicts. To that end, Moscow—along with its embassy and media outlets—continues to circulate anti-Ukrainian false narratives.
The chances of a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia to end the war are increasing, as U.S. President Donald Trump openly shows his dissatisfaction with Russia's delaying of the negotiation process.
The President of Ukraine held a series of meetings, in particular, on preparing new legislative initiatives and strengthening international pressure on Russia.
To compel the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine, the West must apply comprehensive pressure on Russia, including limiting its ability to trade oil and allowing Ukraine to strike Russian oil and gas infrastructure.
In Mykolaiv, agents of Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) were detained while preparing a double terrorist attack near the regional Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC).
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has stated that Tbilisi has offered Kyiv several mechanisms for the safe return of Ukrainian citizens who are currently “stuck” in the neutral zone at the Georgia–Russia border.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that every wave of massive Russian missile attacks is a reminder of the need for greater air defense coverage for Ukraine, as well as the importance of conducting long-range strikes on Russia.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to take measures by September 1 this year to restrict the use of foreign software in Russia, including messengers developed in “enemy countries.”
Russia is weaponizing the deportation of Ukrainian citizens through Georgia. Ukraine proposes that Russia instead transfer the deported individuals directly to the Ukrainian border.