Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February.

Speaking with Fox and Friends just one day after hosting European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the White House, Trump hinted that helping end the war could also benefited him. The leaders met as Trump continues to push for an end of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

On August 21, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and Kinzhal missiles. Air defense systems engaged enemy targets in many regions. Read all about the combined attack on Ukraine in the RBC-Ukraine report below.

Ukraine and its allies are discussing proposals, including a collective agreement similar to NATO's Article 5.

Plans for security guarantees for Ukraine appear to be triggering unease in Moscow, which repeated objections to any role for forces from NATO countries.