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According to him, America aims to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict. “I think Trump believes that the US has had enough of funding the war in Ukraine. We want to achieve a peaceful resolution. But if Europe wants to buy weapons from us, that’s fine with us”, Vance said in an interview with Fox News. He explained that the US has told European allies that the war is happening “on your doorstep, right under your noses”, and therefore,

US President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Vladimir Putin this week, on Friday. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is working to organize trilateral talks with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. However, Trump stated, Putin does not need to agree to a meeting with President Zelenskyy in order for him to negotiate with Putin. The White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska, though it’s unclear whether he will meet with Putin in a bilateral or trilateral

During a briefing at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that in a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, “some exchange of territories” should be expected. President Zelenskyy responded by emphasizing that Ukraine would not make territorial concessions during negotiations with Russia. “The answer to the Ukrainian territorial issue is already in the Constitution of Ukraine. Ukrainians will not give up their land to the occupier”, the president stated. Zelensky added that Ukraine is open to real solutions that

CNN analysts outlined five potential outcomes for the end of the war if US President Donald Trump and Russian President were to meet. Here are the main points: The least probable scenario is Putin agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire, as Russia is currently on the offensive. The parties might agree to pause hostilities and freeze the front line for the winter – around October. Later, Russia could demand recognition of the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian, or fighting could resume.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated and completely cleared the village of Bezsalivka in the Sumy region from Russian troops. At the same time, according to the DeepState OSINT project, Russian forces have advanced near the settlement of Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to control it. Advances have also been made in Zeleny Gay (west of Dachne) and in the Serebryansk Forest. In July, according to British intelligence, Russian troops may have captured between 500-550

Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Serhiy Boev met with Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Gediminas Navitskas to discuss funding for the defense-industrial complex in 2025 and 2026. Boev stated that to meet the planned weapon production levels by early 2026, funding must be secured this year. Ukraine’s current requirement is estimated at $6B. The parties explored options for funding the production of FPV drones, long-range systems, and interceptor drones, and examined security assistance needs for 2026.

Russia’s federal budget revenue from the oil and gas sector in January-July fell by 19% ($17B) compared to the same period last year, totaling $69.2B. The main reasons are falling oil prices, a stronger ruble, and a sharp decrease in gas exports to the EU. As well, India’s two largest state-owned oil refining companies, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), following the US-imposed tariffs, entered the spot market and contracted at least 22 million barrels of non-Russian oil

American aerospace company Firefly Aerospace stock increased by over 34% in price during its Nasdaq debut after the company’s shares were priced above the expected range. The company, which manufactures rockets and lunar landers, raised $868M in the IPO, with its shares closing at $60.35, valuing the company at roughly $8.5B. Firefly became the third space technology company to go public this year. Its clients include Lockheed Martin and L3Harris, and the company also received $50M in investment from Northrop

Representatives from the Rivne Regional State Administration and British company Tellus Conservation discussed the possibility of implementing an investment proposal to establish a biochar production facility. The initiative involves using biomass waste from forestry and woodworking businesses to create biochar – a product that improves soil quality in organic farming. It’s noted that the Rivne region has a unique resource combination: forests in the north that provide raw materials, and agricultural lands in the south where biochar can be effectively

As of August 8, Ukraine has exported 2.135 million tons of grain and leguminous crops since the start of the 2025/26 marketing year, including 470,000 tons in August. Wheat exports totaled 1.091 million tons, and corn exports reached 706,000 tons. In comparison, by August 12 last year, Ukraine had already exported 4.962 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, with 1.26 million tons exported in August. In July, agricultural exports from Ukraine amounted to 3.4 million tons, which is 4.2%

According to EY analysis, in the first quarter of 2025 all major tourist and business regions in Ukraine saw an increase in the average profitability per room. This growth resulted from several factors: higher demand for hotels, increased domestic tourism, and a rise in the average daily rate (ADR). Hotels in Bukovel (Ivano-Frankivsk region) have traditionally shown the highest profitability indicators. The average room rate rose to $183 (+29% compared to the first quarter of last year), despite a slight

For the first time, Ukrainian startups have the opportunity to compete for funding from the European Commission independently from other European competitors. Recently, the EU announced a new competition focused exclusively on deep-tech teams from Ukraine. As part of the HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01 competition, the European Commission has allocated €20M to support Ukrainian technology companies. These funds will be distributed among more than 40 startups working in innovative fields and investing in R&D. The funding is part of the larger EIC Pre-Accelerator

according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He discussed the results of White House special envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow. Rubio stressed that Ukraine should have a decisive role in the process, and the US aims to align Kyiv and Moscow’s positions more closely. He stated that a ceasefire should be part of a broader peace process, with final agreements only achievable after difficult negotiations over the occupied territories’ future. Regions like Crimea, seized by Russia, are a

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine to Russian dictator Putin, in agreement with European capitals. This initiative marks the peak of the Trump administration’s policy toward Moscow and includes several concessions that favor Russia, without proposing a complete peace settlement. The American plan suggests a ceasefire without a legal resolution to the conflict, a freeze on control over occupied territories for 49 or 99 years, a gradual lifting of sanctions,

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced an agreement has been reached on a meeting being held between the US and Russian leaders in the coming days. The meeting may take place in the UAE, with Qatar and Switzerland also being considered. According to White House officials, the idea of a personal meeting with US President Donald Trump was proposed by the Russian president himself during talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on August 6, but no confirmation has been

Attacks also increased under Joe Biden in 2024 but have sharply escalated since Trump’s election and inauguration in January, reaching their highest levels since the full-scale war began. Critics accuse Trump of siding with Russia in attempts to end the conflict, and his administration twice halted arms supplies to Ukraine. These pauses occurred as Russian missile and UAV production steadily increased, with a 66% rise in ballistic missile manufacturing over the past year. According to BBC Verify, from January 20

Ukraine, along with the IMF, is shaping the framework and direction of this new program, which may replace the existing one. The NBU is in the middle of negotiations, said Andriy Pyshny, chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine. He noted that the current program with the IMF ends in 2027, with a large focus on post-war reconstruction. “The actions of the Russians do not indicate a desire to end the war. Ukraine, its civilian infrastructure and population are increasingly

Global traders are purchasing securities whose value could increase if a ceasefire is reached in the Russia-Ukraine war, following official word of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Ukraine’s dollar-denominated Eurobonds are showing strong performance among emerging market securities, Bloomberg reports. For example, the Ukrainian dollar bond maturing in February 2029 rose by more than $0.3, reaching $0.65. As well, the index of Ukrainian stocks traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange has increased the

According to the results of an Advanter Group study, the business activity index for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in July dropped to 36.1 out of 100. This is among the lowest monthly levels since the full-scale war began. In the study, 41.8% of the 512 respondents described their business as poor or satisfactory, another 31.4% as mediocre, and only 16.8% said their company is in good or excellent financial shape. A decline in employment was recorded by 44.9% of

According to the KSE, in May-June, Russian oil and gas revenues were 35% lower than in the same period in 2024, causing increased budgetary pressure. In the first half of the year, the federal budget deficit reached ₽3.7T, or 97% of the annual plan, which is more than 400% higher than in the first half of 2024. At the same time, the Russian economy has also slowed down. In the first quarter, real GDP fell by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, signaling an