“As far as Russia has not agreed to a full and unconditional ceasefire, we should not even discuss any concessions,” Kaja Kallas said.

Amy B. Zegart
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) drones on Aug. 11 struck the Orenburg Helium Plant, a key Russian facility lying some 1,200 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.

“There is no sign that the Russians have received signals to prepare for the post-war situation … On the contrary, they are moving their troops and forces in such a way as to launch new offensive operations."

The situation near Dobropillya remains challenging, with some of the most intense battles compared to other areas along the front line. Russian forces have failed to gain control over territories in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The …
Russian troops have achieved a tactical breakthrough in the Donetsk region, breaching Ukrainian defenses and posing new threats to the cities of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The advancement by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillya area of Donbas is …
The National Prosecution Authority in Helsinki indicted the captain and two first officers of the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered tanker believed to be part of a “shadow fleet” transporting Russian oil in violation of international …
In a direct appeal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Bohdan Krotevych, the ex-chief of staff of the National Guard brigade "Azov," highlighted the grim realities unfolding on the frontline, particularly around the Pokrovsk direction. …
According to a statement released by the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion concluded that Ukraine’s allies must maintain pressure on Russia to end its aggression and that any peace deal requires a “robust and …
Back in March 2025, MilitaryLand reported that Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade was forming two international units. It is one of the first brigades to create a dedicated international battalion alongside…
At first, it might sound paradoxical — a committed anarchist choosing to join the army. Yet for Ukrainian artist David Chichkan, enlisting in the Armed Forces in 2024 was driven by the very political ideals that defined his world view.
“David’s …
Key developments on Aug. 11:

AUGUST 11 — Tetiana said she and her partner felt the situation in Kupiansk changed about two months ago — the number of Russian airstrikes started to increase, and essential services got cut off one by one.
What moved her and Serhii to evacuate, …
As U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, prepare for a bilateral meeting on Aug. 15 in Alaska, the aims of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine appear to contradict each other.
"At the end of that meeting, probably in the …