Ukraine
Zelensky
A Win-Win? Zelensky’s Savvy Diplomacy in the Face of Trump’s ‘America First’
According to Andrew D’Anieri, associate director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, Zelensky “did really well.”
Aug. 18, 2025
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Expert Analysis of Trump–Zelensky Meeting
Analysts in Washington are watching closely as US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for high-stakes talks, marked by both cautious optimism and underlying tension.
Aug. 18, 2025
How Many Times Has Zelensky Visited the White House?
The Ukrainian president has been to the White House five times prior to Monday’s summit. His reception has been considerably less warm since Trump took office.
Aug. 18, 2025
Ukraine
‘Never the End of the Road’ – Trump Tells Zelensky ‘Reasonable Chance’ of Ending War in Ukraine
At the White House, Trump and Zelensky said they are ready for trilateral talks with Russia to end the war, and confirmed that American support for Kyiv is holding strong.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2025
Zelensky
US Reportedly Asked Zelensky to Suit Up for White House Meeting With Trump
A Trump adviser reportedly told US media outlet Axios that “it would be a good sign for peace” if Zelensky wore a suit on Monday.
Aug. 18, 2025
Top News
Peace for Our Time? Or Handing Moscow a Criminal and Ominous Triumph
The rumored deal proposed by Putin and Trump for Kyiv, as it stands, would be handing what Moscow wanted in 2022 – and more.
Aug. 18, 2025
Putin
Win-Win vs Zero-Sum Bullying: a Clash of Diplomatic Styles
Kyiv Post speaks to Donald Jensen, a former US diplomat in Moscow who says, “We are only at the beginning… we do not yet know if there will be a serious process or any results at all.”
Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russia’s ‘Victorious Mood’ Turned to Despair’ – Syrsky on Battles, Drones, Ukraine’s AI-Driven Defense
AFU’s chief Syrsky says Russia’s gains near Dobropillya came at a heavy cost, while Ukraine bets on AI, drones, and robotic platforms to cut risks on the battlefield.
Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Warns Against ‘Rewarding’ Russia After Trump Urges Concessions
Zelensky warns against “rewarding” Russia as he heads into high-stakes talks with Trump, European leaders, and NATO after Putin summit fails to deliver ceasefire.
Aug. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Opting to Study in Ukraine
With hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian school leavers applying to undertake degree courses in Ukraine, the emigration of young people does not appear to be a mass phenomenon.
Aug. 18, 2025
Zaporizhzhia
3 Dead, Over 20 Injured as Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia Ahead of Zelensky-Trump Talks
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles, wounding at least s17, ahead Zelensky’s meeting with Trump in Washington.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Trump’s Alaska Summit – Europe’s Moment of Truth?
Now that Trump’s inclination to appease Putin’s aggression is unignorable, Europeans must step up and guarantee the security Ukraine will lose when Washington colludes with Moscow.
Aug. 18, 2025
Europe
Trump-Zelensky Showdown: High-Stakes Meeting for Ukraine’s Future
Retired military officers offer stark warnings ahead of White House talks, suggesting Kyiv may have to make painful concessions as Trump may strong-arm Zelensky on peace deal following Putin summit.
Aug. 18, 2025
Europe
Europe Rallies Behind Ukraine Ahead of Zelensky-Trump Talks
European leaders vow unity and security guarantees for Ukraine, stressing peace talks must not come under Russian bombs.
Aug. 18, 2025
Drones
2 Children Among 7 Dead as Russia Strikes Kharkiv – Odesa, Sumy Also Hit
Russian drone strikes killed five, including two children, in Kharkiv, with four Shaheds targeting one apartment building. Odesa and Sumy also hit; fires and damage reported, rescue efforts ongoing.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2025
ISW
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 17, 2025
Aug. 18, 2025
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