On August 10, new details emerged about preparations for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. European leaders, led by Kaja Kallas, are actively discussing a joint EU position ahead of this meeting. On August 11, Kallas is convening EU foreign ministers to reach consensus and secure Ukraine’s interests in any future agreements.
US Vice President J.D. Vance, in a major interview, stated that the US aims for an end to the war in Ukraine and does not want to continue financing the conflict. Among possible scenarios discussed is a ceasefire along the current front line, though no official decisions have been made.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed hope for a breakthrough in talks after the US-Russia summit and insisted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should participate. Merz also said territorial issues should not be decided without Europeans and Ukrainians and announced plans to discuss further sanctions against Russia with Trump.
The front lines remain active: in Zaporizhzhia, Russian forces struck a recently renovated bus terminal, injuring at least 12 people. Strikes were also reported in Kherson and other frontline regions. For the first time, Ukrainian drones reached Komi and attacked an oil refinery deep in Russian territory.
There were notable political developments as well: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev condemned strikes on SOCAR facilities in Ukraine and signaled that Baku may reconsider its arms embargo if such attacks continue, potentially deepening cooperation between Baku and Kyiv.
Ukrainian intelligence reported a possible sharp drop in oil prices, which could hinder Russia’s ability to finance the war. Experts note that continued external pressure and economic restrictions may influence Russia's negotiating stance.
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