“There is no sign that the Russians have received signals to prepare for the post-war situation … On the contrary, they are moving their troops and forces in such a way as to launch new offensive operations."
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- Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
- Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow
- Ukrainian drones strike …
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'No sign' Russia preparing for end to war, Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit
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Ukrainian command: Russia fails to gain ground near Dobropillya and Pokrovsk amid fierce fighting
The situation near Dobropillya remains challenging, with some of the most intense battles compared to other areas along the front line. Russian forces have failed to gain control over territories in the directions of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The …
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Synthetic sapphire factory in Russia's Stavropol reportedly attacked by drones
A fire broke out at JSC Monocrystal, which produces synthetic sapphire for a number of high-tech industries, including the defense sector.
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Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses near Dobropillya
Russian troops have achieved a tactical breakthrough in the Donetsk region, breaching Ukrainian defenses and posing new threats to the cities of Dobropillya and Pokrovsk. The advancement by Russian occupiers in the Dobropillya area of Donbas is …
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Russia's Saratov oil refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike, Bloomberg reports
The refinery, owned by Rosneft, was damaged in a drone attack on Aug. 10. It is the third Russian refinery this month to suspend production due to Ukrainian strikes.
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Finland charges crew of Baltic tanker with ties to Russia over undersea cable damage
The National Prosecution Authority in Helsinki indicted the captain and two first officers of the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered tanker believed to be part of a “shadow fleet” transporting Russian oil in violation of international …
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Former Azov Brigade commander warns Zelensky of dire frontline situation near Pokrovsk
In a direct appeal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Bohdan Krotevych, the ex-chief of staff of the National Guard brigade "Azov," highlighted the grim realities unfolding on the frontline, particularly around the Pokrovsk direction. …
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Canada's Carney, Zelensky speak ahead of Trump-Putin peace talks in Alaska
According to a statement released by the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion concluded that Ukraine’s allies must maintain pressure on Russia to end its aggression and that any peace deal requires a “robust and …
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3rd Assault Brigade’s International Battalion Revealed
Back in March 2025, MilitaryLand reported that Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade was forming two international units. It is one of the first brigades to create a dedicated international battalion alongside…
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Azerbaijan, Armenia publish text of initialed peace agreement
The 17-point document affirms mutual recognition of each country’s borders, and both countries agree not to deploy third-party forces along their shared borders.
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‘For him, Russia exemplified modern fascism’ — Ukrainian anarchist artist killed fighting on front line
At first, it might sound paradoxical — a committed anarchist choosing to join the army. Yet for Ukrainian artist David Chichkan, enlisting in the Armed Forces in 2024 was driven by the very political ideals that defined his world view.
“David’s …
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TRUMP's peacekeeping aspirations: will Zelenskyy and Putin be at the negotiating table #shorts
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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces breach Ukrainian defenses in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group reports
Key developments on Aug. 11:
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Moscow is in a panic! Ukrainian Armed Forces drones strike deep inside Russia
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Russian troops threaten to envelop Kupiansk while their sabotage groups enter the city
AUGUST 11 — Tetiana said she and her partner felt the situation in Kupiansk changed about two months ago — the number of Russian airstrikes started to increase, and essential services got cut off one by one.
What moved her and Serhii to evacuate, …
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Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, bypassing fortifications, monitoring group says
Russian forces advanced toward the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Donetsk Oblast, seizing positions in nearby settlements to support further offensive operations.
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Breakthrough unlikely at Putin-Trump meeting as US, Russia, Ukraine differ on key issues
As U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, prepare for a bilateral meeting on Aug. 15 in Alaska, the aims of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine appear to contradict each other.
"At the end of that meeting, probably in the …
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Zelenskyy WARNS! Putin is definitely NOT PREPARING for a ceasefire #shorts
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TRUMP on talks with Putin: I'm not going to make a deal! #shorts
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‘What were so many deaths for?’ Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin peace plan ahead of Alaska summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine — most likely without Ukraine’s participation.
Trump announced the meeting on Aug. 8, saying the talks could …
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Trump says Zelensky won't attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia talks should follow
“He wasn’t part of it,” Donald Trump told reporters.
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“I’m grateful that I’ve captured a moment when city was in its prime” — Director Jonathan Ben-Shaul on Kharkiv before and during Russia’s war and movement as method of reflection in art
In 2021, Jonathan Ben-Shaul, director and choreographer from London, made a documentary-dance film called What Shall We Do With These Buildings? in Kharkiv. The film investigates the legacy of Soviet architecture in the city through movement. Less …
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Trump to hold talks with Zelensky, EU leaders 2 days before meeting with Putin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has organized an online meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders.
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NEW records! Ukraine is CONTINUOUSLY attacking Russian military facilities #shorts
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German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to double 155mm shell production in Ukraine
The German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is gearing up to double its annual capacity at a newly constructed ammo production plant in Ukraine. Designed to manufacture up to 300,000 155-mm artillery shells annually, this strategic expansion is part of …