The Hungarian Foreign Minister announced the suspension of Russian oil supplies The Hungarian Foreign Minister accused Ukraine of causing a “blow to the energy security” of the country. According to Péter Szijjarto , Russian oil supplies to Hungary were interrupted after Kiev "again attacked" the oil pipeline leading from Russia through Ukraine to Hungary.

According to preliminary data, the cause of the explosion was a violation of safety regulations. At least five people were killed and dozens were injured as a result of an explosion at the Elastik powder plant in the Shilovsky district of the Ryazan region on the morning of Friday, August 15. After the explosion, a fire broke out, which led to the detonation of ammunition and the complete destruction of the building. The number of victims is being determined.

According to the latest data, almost 160 people were injured. Rescue work continues The death toll as a result of an explosion in the powder shop at the Elastic plant in the village of Lesnoy, Ryazan region on August 15 increased to 24. On the evening of August 17, 20 deaths were known. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reports this. According to the latest data, at least 157 people were injured. Some of them were hospitalized in hospitals in Ryazan and Moscow.

Negotiations continued after the Russian president refused maximalist demands US President Donald Trump was ready to end negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 after Putin put forward maximalist demands, including on the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Axios reports this, citing sources. The Russian president insisted on full Russian control over five regions of Ukraine, including the territories of Donbass.

The court recognized the registration number as “extremist symbols” The Dorogomilovsky District Court of Moscow fined Moscow resident Alexander Kovrov 2 thousand rubles for displaying extremist symbols (Part 1 of Article 20.3 of the Administrative Code). “Vestka” found the corresponding resolution in the court file.

They will be joined by European leaders, including the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, August 18. He announced this on Saturday, August 16, after their telephone conversation. “A long and meaningful conversation with President Trump - first one on one, and then also with the participation of European leaders.

This time the Ukrainian leader arrived in a jacket and shirt The Presidents of the United States and Ukraine , Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky, met at the White House. The main topic of the negotiations is ending the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This time, unlike the previous visit in February, when after a public skirmish Trump pointed Zelensky to the doors of the White House , the conversation was friendly.