Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be accompanied to Washington by a European leader

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17 August 2025
14:00

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be accompanied by a European leader on Monday, at his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. According to some sources, it is about the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, reports IPN.

Independent writes on its website that Stubb, who has a close relationship with Trump, will be present to prevent any tensions between the Ukrainian and American presidents, as well as to represent Europe’s interests.

According to some sources, during the summit between the US and Russian Federation presidents, held in Alaska, Vladimir Putin is said to have demanded that Ukraine cede the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the east of the country, as a condition for ending the war. An official familiar with the discussions conveyed that the American president would support Russia’s demands for taking full control over Donbas, while the front line would be frozen in the other areas.

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Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for almost the entire country

by Iana Josu 18.07.2026

Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for this weekend. In most parts of the country, the maximum temperatures will reach +34 degrees Celsius, reports IPN.

The warning is valid for the center, south, and east of the country. Several districts in the north are also under the yellow code. The northernmost districts of the country such as Briceni, Ocnita, Edinet, Drochia, Soroca, Glodeni, Rascani, and Donduseni – are not affected by the warning.

According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the warning can be updated depending on the evolution of weather phenomena.

During periods of heatwave, authorities recommend people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, to consume enough fluids, and to pay increased attention to children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions.

18.07.2026