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- Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks
- Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says
- Norway pledges $8.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026
- Ukraine seeks $1 billion …
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Russia's top prosecutor, key figure in dissent crackdown, poised to become new Supreme Court head
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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 47 out of the 59 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
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Trump says he discussed Russia’s nuclear disarmament with Putin
“Russia is willing to do it, and I think China is going to be willing to do it. We can’t let nuclear weapons proliferate,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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Polish president's veto won't threaten Ukraine's Starlink access, Nawrocki's office claims
Nawrocki’s head of office said that a new bill submitted by the president to the parliament preserves the current arrangement, and lawmakers only need to approve it next month.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,077,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 890 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Strong Ukrainian army 'fundamental' to any security guarantees, foreign minister says
“We all share the conviction that the Ukrainian army is the fundamental level of any such guarantees, therefore, its maximum strengthening is our top priority,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
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'Treat them like you’re treating Washington' — Democrat tells Trump to toughen stance on Russia
“Maybe just treat them like you’re treating Washington, D.C., or how you treated Greenland when you came into office, or how you treated Canada when you came into office,” Florida House Democrat Jared Moskowitz said.
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Ukraine calls for additional Russia sanctions as Moscow aims to open occupied seaports to international ships
“Ukraine calls on partners to introduce additional tough sanctions against all Russian individuals and legal entities, foreign companies, in case of their involvement in commercial activities in the seaports of Berdiansk and Mariupol,” …
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First Russian region halts gasoline sales amid fuel crunch
In the Kuril District, which covers most of the Kuril Islands and is part of Russia’s Sakhalin region, authorities have suspended retail sales of AI-92 gasoline to residents.
“Right now, retail sales of AI-92 gasoline to the public are temporarily …
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Russia plans withdrawal from European Convention preventing torture
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Aug. 25 signed a resolution calling for Moscow to withdraw from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture.
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Germany reaffirms support for Ukraine, pledges $10.5 billion through 2026
German Finance Minister Klingbeil emphasized that Germany “will not duck its responsibility” in supporting Ukraine, and reiterated that Berlin remains Kyiv’s second-largest backer globally and its largest within Europe.
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Trump admin weighs sanctions on EU officials over Digital Services Act, Reuters reports
The potential move comes amid ongoing U.S. complaints that the law censors American voices and places an unfair burden on U.S. tech companies.
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Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Comment On Meeting With Trump By Saying That 'Trump Doesn't Really Want' Ceasefire Between Ukraine And Russia
Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy react to his August 2025 meeting at the White House by suggesting that Donald Trump rejects a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, believing it would hurt his chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize? No, …
The updated "Long Neptune": now the missile is longer and thicker #shorts
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Nova Ukraine Named Among Top 5 Most Influential Volunteer Organizations in Ukraine
The post Nova Ukraine Named Among Top 5 Most Influential Volunteer Organizations in Ukraine appeared first on Nova Ukraine.
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Ukraine shifts to counterattacking in the Donetsk region
Ukrainian Forces are making gains in Donetsk region that could offer “a decent outlook,” according to military reports.
Over the past week, Ukraine’s Defense Forces notched successes near roughly ten settlements along the front line, according to a …
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The debut of Ukraine's "Long Neptune!" A series of explosions in Russia
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Canada open to sending troops to postwar Ukraine, defense minister says
Speaking to reporters in Warsaw on Aug. 25, Canada’s Defense Minister David McGuinty expressed confidence in Canada’s operational capacity. “We’ve just come back from Ukraine. We’ve been able to assess and see more clearly what the needs …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US to meet this week to discuss potential Zelensky-Putin talks
Key developments on Aug. 25:
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Ukraine’s strikes on Druzhba pipeline could cost Russia billions, economist says
Ukrainian attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline are depriving Russia of billions in export revenue and threatening the stability of the country’s budget.
The fallout from Ukraine’s strikes on Druzhba could be catastrophic for Moscow, with Russia’s …
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Kupiansk left without water, electricity, and gas amid Russian attacks
“They are living in nearly inhumane conditions. We cannot provide any administrative or social services there,” Andriy Besedin, head of the Kupiansk military-civil administration, said.
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Russia test-fires Kalibr and Uran missiles during naval exercises in the Sea of Japan
Russia’s Pacific Fleet held drills in the Sea of Japan, during which the Project 1155M frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov successfully launched precision Kalibr-NK and Uran missiles. The maneuvers were supported by naval aviation and unmanned systems.
“The …
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Ukraine integrates U.S.-made ADM-160 MALD decoys on Su-27s to penetrate Russian air defenses
Ukraine’s Air Force has officially confirmed the use of ADM-160 MALD jet-powered decoy drones, designed to mimic cruise missiles or other airborne targets during attempts to break through Russian air defenses. The drones are being deployed by both …
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Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says
During his Aug. 25 speech, Trump made contradictory statements about the possibility of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. He said he intends to arrange a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia but then added that it might not …
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How Russia targets, detains and kills Ukrainian officials in occupied regions
For Volodymyr Mykolaienko, the former mayor of Kherson, this year’s Independence Day became a second birthday — he regained his freedom after over three years in Russian captivity on Aug. 24.
“For the past few years, I haven’t seen anything but bars …