According to Russian foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, the call took place after midnight Moscow time. Trump reportedly briefed Putin on his negotiations with Zelensky and the European leaders.
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- 'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky
- EU leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine after Washington talks, Costa says
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Trump phones Putin, prepares for direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian leaders
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Creation of Assault Troops in the Ukrainian Army
The Ukrainian Army has established a new type of troops, the Assault Forces, which unites all assault regiments under a single command. Previously, these regiments were part of the Mechanized…
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Russia’s military contract enlistment plunges to two-year low
In the second quarter of 2025, 37,900 Russians signed contracts with the Defense Ministry, according to the Russian outlet Vazhnyye Istorii ( Important Stories), which cited federal budget spending data.
The recruitment figure is the weakest in the …
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The war will END! TRUMP's loud statement at a meeting with Zelenskyy #shorts
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Ukraine war latest: 'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky
Key developments on Aug. 18:
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'We could reach an agreement that could deter any future aggression against Ukraine,' Trump tells European leaders
“And we will come to a resolution today, I think, on almost everything, including probably the security,” Trump said in the East Room, speaking alongside Zelensky and European leaders.
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In Ukraine, democracy finds its fiercest defenders
Much of recent Western history contains the story of democracy stumbling.
Crisis after financial collapse, after war, over the last two decades has fostered a deep dissatisfaction, leading societies toward simpler rules and clearer enemies.
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Zelenskyy: The war must STOP! We are ready for TRILATERAL negotiations #shorts
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Syrskyi: Russia preparing powerful strike on Zaporizhzhia axis, aiming to capture entire region
Zaporizhzhia could be Russia’s next priority target in Ukraine, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. He said a strike in this sector had been planned a year ago but was derailed by the Kursk operation.
In an …
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LIVE: Trump meets with Zelenskyy and European leaders at White House
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Fact Check: AI Image Shows European Leaders Waiting On Chairs In White House Corridor -- Not Real Photograph
Does a viral image authentically show several European leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen sitting on chairs in a White House corridor? No, that's not true: The image did not appear on any news sites. It contained glitches and …
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Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, European leaders at White House
The post Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, European leaders at White House appeared first on Nova Ukraine.
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Directly from the OVAL OFFICE! Urgent statements from ZELENSKYY and TRUMP
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Explosion at Ryazan gunpowder plant kills at least 23, injures over 150
At least 23 people were killed and more than 150 were injured in an explosion at the “Elastik” gunpowder plant in Russia’s Ryazan region as of Monday, and the facility sustained severe damage, Russian media reported, citing the Emergencies Ministry. …
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'We are ready for trilateral,' — Zelensky says as he meets Trump at White House
President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington alongside a delegation of European leaders, including the presidents of France and Finland; the prime ministers of Italy and the United Kingdom; and the German chancellor. European Commission President …
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Ukraine's new 'Flamingo' missile could significantly damage Russia's defense industry and economy, expert says
Ukraine’s homegrown “Flamingo” missile could significantly damage Russia’s economy and defense-industrial base, military analyst Pavlo Narozhnyi told Radio NV, arguing the system packs far more punch than the drones that have already harried Russian …
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FIRES, explosions, CHAOS: strikes on Russian DEFENSE continue!
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ZELENSKYY-TRUMP: talks that could decide the course of the war?
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Ukraine is developing a new POWERFUL weapon! Russia is killing civilians #shorts
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As Zelensky, Trump prepare to talk about peace, most Russian demands are non-starters for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out a number of demands that he would require to stop his country's war against Ukraine.
Most of these demands are non-starters for Ukraine, analysts say.
Russia has demanded a full Ukrainian withdrawal from …
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Russian forces wearing down near Kupyansk: Oskil bridgehead has cost thousands of casualties, analyst says
Russia’s push to secure a foothold on the Oskil River near Kupiansk has come at a steep cost, according to military observer Alexander Kovalenko. After initially deploying elements of the 68th Motor Rifle Division, Russian command was forced to send …
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LIVE: Trump greets Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House
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EU leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine after Washington talks, Costa says
An EU source told the Kyiv Independent that several EU leaders had expressed interest in such a debrief, particularly those not present in Washington.
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FSB in chats, artillery in field: How Russia prepares for peace | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Ukrainian forces advance and consolidate near Dobropillya, General Staff says
Ukrainian forces are holding back Russian attacks and going on the offensive when opportunities arise.
Ukrainian units have advanced in several areas and secured their positions, the General Staff said.
Stabilization operations toward Dobropillya in …