Zaluzhnyi: Ukraine’s defense operations successful

Ukrainian and European officials rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire in exchange for Kyiv to cede its eastern territories to Russia, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Aug. 9.

President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address on Aug. 9 rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for Kyiv to cede Ukrainian territory to end Russia's war, warning that a lack of a "genuine peace" may give Russia the opportunity to reinvade.

European leaders reiterated their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity on Aug. 9 after Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to the U.S. a ceasefire plan that involves halting hostilities in exchange for Kyiv ceding its eastern territories to Russia.

As a result of the attack, five people were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds. The status of the injured victims was not immediately provided.

Flight delays lasted for several hours, leading to large crowds forming at Sochi Airport.

Canada will lower the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel.

Ukrainian drones from the SBU's Special Operations Center "A" flew roughly 1,300 kilometers (about 800 miles) to strike the logistics hub.

The Russian strike took place at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, resulting in the hospitalization of 16 people, two of whom suffered serious injuries.

Vladislav Vlasiuk, the president's representative on sanctions policy, said the latest sanctions are "100% synchronized" with U.S. restrictions.

The Yenisei radar station is used not only in Russia's S-500 air defense system but also as part of the S-400 system.

Russian forces launched 47 Shahed-type drones and decoys, as well as two Iskander-K missiles against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

The day before, Donald Trump claimed that peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv would likely involve "some swapping of territories."

The number includes 940 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

Ukrainian, U.S., and European senior officials are set to meet in the U.K. ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, Axios reported on Aug. 8, citing three sources with knowledge of the plans.