“The demilitarization of the temporarily occupied Crimea continues,” Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said in a statement.
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- 'Great progress was made!'— Putin, Witkoff conclude meeting in Moscow as Trump's sanctions deadline looms
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Inflicting 'serious losses,' Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, landing craft in Crimea, intelligence claims
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Shooter detained after opening fire, injuring himself in McDonald's in central Ukraine
“No one else was harmed. The injured person has been hospitalized,” the police said on social media.
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Russian economy faces near-zero growth by end of 2025 as war-driven growth fades, central bank warns
The slowdown reflects the limits of Russia’s war-fueled expansion, driven by military spending at the expense of civilian investment and private consumption.
Insignia Overhaul – July 2025
With another month gone by, we are back with the fourth entry of the Insignia Overhaul article series. July has been a busy month with many new corps and brigade…
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Putin, Trump to meet in the coming days, Moscow says
Preparations for the meeting are underway, and the venue has already been agreed upon, Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.
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Ukraine charges Russia detainment official over torture, death of journalist Roshchyna
The official, who has not been publicly named, is accused of organizing a campaign of abuse against Ukrainian detainees, including civilians. Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, was among the victims, prosecutors said.
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'It's about economy' — US says tariffs may be forcing Putin to reconsider stance in Ukraine peace talks
“President (Donald) Trump has made it clear that he’s willing and capable of moving forward on some economic actions, secondary sanctions, or other direct sanctions as well,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
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6 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russian forces launched 112 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones overnight.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,060,310 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,040 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery, port city in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
Drones attacked Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on Aug. 7, reportedly targeting the Afipskiy oil refinery, Russian Telegram media channels reported, citing resident accounts.
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Ukrainian drones strike train station in Russia's Volgograd Oblast, governor reports
Ukraine’s military launched a drone attack on Russia’s Volgograd Oblast overnight on Aug. 7, striking a railway station in the town of Surovikino, regional Governor Andrei Bocharov reported.
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US soldier charged with espionage after attempting to share sensitive data on US tanks with Russia
Taylor Adam Lee, 22, of El Paso, Texas is alleged to have transmitted technical information about the M1A2 Abrams tank in June to a person he believed was a Russian intelligence officer in exchange for Russian citizenship.
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'The pressure is working' — Zelensky says Russia appears 'more inclined' toward ceasefire following Putin-Witkoff meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced cautious optimism about progress in peace negotiations on Aug. 6, citing signs of a potential shift in Russia’s stance on its war in Ukraine following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy …
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Trump declines to describe Witkoff-Putin meeting as breakthrough, says more secondary sanctions are likely
U.S. President Donald Trump noted additional secondary sanctions will be imposed on Russia’s trading partners, saying that “You are going to see a lot more… you are going to see so much secondary sanctions."
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BREAKING: Trump Issues Urgent Statement! Will Zelensky and Putin Meet SOON? #shorts
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Trump to make decision on Russia sanctions within next 24-36 hours, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump will decide whether to impose secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners within the next 24 to 36 hours, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Aug. 6.
🔥Su-30SM burned down! The SSU is hitting Crimea!!! #shorts
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KURSK operation ONE year later. Ukrainians recall the FIRST days #shorts
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Trump plans to meet Putin next week, hold trilateral meeting with Zelensky without European participation, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week and intends to hold a trilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin shortly after, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Aug. 6.
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❗️“The war must end fairly” – Zelenskyy after call with Trump #shorts
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Ukraine war latest: 'Great progress was made!'— Putin, Witkoff conclude meeting in Moscow as Trump's sanctions deadline looms
Key developments on Aug. 6:
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LOUD in Bryansk and Rostov! Ukrainian drones attack again
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Zelensky, Trump hold call following Witkoff Moscow visit
“Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it must be done honestly,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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🔥 Su-30SM destroyed: SSU obliterates Russian aviation in Crimea, front explodes with victories
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President Trump has all the cards to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine. Now, he needs to use them
President Trump announced on July 14 that he was finally ready to provide additional weapons to Ukraine and impose new tariffs on Russia within 50 days – by Sept. 2 – if Russian President Vladimir Putin did not cease his illegal war of aggression and …