Pro-Ukrainian demonstrators took to the streets in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 14 ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin the next day.
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Amy B. Zegart
- Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
- July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit
- Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Trump …
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Pro-Ukrainian protest held in Anchorage ahead of Trump-Putin summit
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Drones reportedly attack oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, sparking fire
An oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast caught fire following a drone attack on the facility overnight on Aug. 15, local media reported.
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Russia's Lavrov arrives in Alaska ahead of Trump-Putin summit, Russian media reports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev have arrived in Alaska ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit, Russian state media reported on Aug. 15.
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Ukraine's SBU charges Medvedchuk, 12 accomplices for working with Russia
Pro-Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk and 12 of his accomplices have been charged for working with Russia to spread Moscow’s interests, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced on Aug. 14.
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Norway blames Russia for cyberattack on hydropower dam
The Norwegian Police Security Service said the April attack targeted the Bremanger dam near the town of Svelgen, releasing 500 liters of water per second until it was detected and stopped.
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Anchorage security ramps up before Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine’s future, Bloomberg reports
Security arrangements follow strict reciprocity protocols, with each side matching the other’s personnel and resources — from motorcade composition to the number of translators and secure waiting rooms.
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From 'war criminal' to US guest — Trump invites Putin out of isolation
Russian President Vladimir Putin's first trip to the United States in a decade signals a break from the diplomatic isolation that followed his 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire …
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Alaska will not save Putin from isolation! #shorts
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US sanctions Russian crypto exchange over cybercrime — day before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
The U.S. Treasury Department has re-designated the Russian-linked cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe OU, accusing it of directly enabling ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals by processing over $100 million in illicit transactions since …
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Russian economy is cracking: $15 billion deficit #shorts
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♨️Ukrainian drones destroy Russian oil refineries #shorts
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Japan says Russian military obtained banned machine tools via Chinese firms
Japanese authorities found that over 300 precision machine tools made by Tsugami Corp., sold to seven Chinese firms, had gone missing and were later used by Russia to produce weapons components.
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Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
Key developments on Aug. 14:
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"It's not just about thinking about Ukraine, it's about real support!" — German volunteer #shorts
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It's hot in Russia, and Putin is clinging to diplomacy | News Pulse
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Trump doesn't have enough leverage to stop Russia, Ukrainian soldiers say ahead of Alaska talks
Editor’s Note: Some of the service members interviewed for this story are introduced by callsign or first name only due to security reasons.
As U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin prepare for talks on ending the war …
Short-lived existence of 62nd Mechanized Brigade
We shed some light into the existing of 62nd Brigade.
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"It's not just about thinking about Ukraine, it's about real support!" — German volunteer #shorts
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111,000 Russian troops, 27 assaults and counterattacks by Ukraine
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Can Trump offer Ukraine's minerals to Putin? Not without unraveling the global legal order, experts warn
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering offering Moscow access to Ukraine’s natural minerals in the Russian-occupied territories, a move Ukrainians say would be illegal and damaging to Washington’s reputation.
The news comes as Trump is set …
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Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
“I believe now he’s convinced that he’s going to make a deal. He’s going to make a deal. I think he’s going to,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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Ukrainian soldiers on fighting to reclaim their homes from Russia
Editor's note: The following article contains strong language. Some soldiers are identified by first name or callsign only for security reasons.
For Ukrainian soldiers born and raised on lands occupied by Russia, the fight for their home is deeply …
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Summit of Fear: Why is Putin in a hurry to go to Alaska?
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Russian Su-30SM fighter jet likely down near Snake Island, Ukrainian Navy says
The twin-engine, two-seat aircraft – designed for both air superiority and ground attack – crashed for unknown reasons, the Ukrainian Navy said.
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Putin to present Trump with 'historical materials' framing Ukraine as artificial state, Kyiv claims
The package includes geographical maps intended to justify Russia’s territorial claims and ongoing military aggression, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation claimed.
