Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Breaking: Navalnaya Urges Putin to Agree Release of Anti-War Prisoners at Trump Summit

Russian oppositionist calls for freeing by Kremlin of Russian and Ukrainian political prisoners.

By AFP

Aug. 15, 2025

Putin

Trump in Flight to Alaska for Face-to-Face with Putin

Trump departs for Alaska to meet Putin in a bilateral summit on Friday. The meeting is set for 11 a.m. local time, and Trump will return to Washington later the same day.

By Kyiv Post

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025

Russia

Russia Slashes Soldier Bonuses by Up to 3x Amid $61B Deficit, Creating ‘Caste System’ by Region

Facing a $61B deficit, Moscow cuts enlistment bonuses in multiple regions by up to threefold, while others raise payouts — a “caste system” valuing lives by region.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Aug. 15, 2025

EXCLUSIVE

Putin

OPINION: Why Putin Can’t Quit

Even if Putin wanted to negotiate a peace in good faith – which does not appear to be the case – the momentum of war inside Russia portends turmoil once the soldiers come home.

By Harley Balzer

Aug. 15, 2025

Trump

OPINION: Trump Must Force Unconditional Ceasefire With an Iron Fist

Excepting to entice Putin with half measures is a recipe for disaster. The only way to a just peace is to make clear exactly how weak Russia really is – with the threat of making them even weaker.

By David Root

Aug. 15, 2025

Ukraine

Flowers From the Front Line Exhibition Opens in Kyiv on August 16.

Two artists have joined forces to let art and creativity raise awareness about the ongoing war in Ukraine. The “Flowers from the Front Line” exhibit will appear in the center of Kyiv.

By Myroslava Makarevych

Aug. 15, 2025

Zelensky

OPINION: Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska: a Chance for Diplomacy or Just Political Show?

Aside from the performative element of meeting with Putin, Trump seems to be keen on shaping expectations in the event little or nothing comes out of the encounter.

By Mikheil Khachidze

Aug. 15, 2025

Minerals Deal With United States: Ukraine Launching Audit of Subsoil Users

Ukraine will audit subsoil users at strategic sites to ensure resources are developed or returned for investment.

By UkrInform

Aug. 15, 2025

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Putin

Trump Holds ‘Enormous Leverage’ Over Putin – Will He Use It?

The Alaska meeting comes as experts highlight Putin’s vulnerability to sanctions – and caution that a premature ceasefire might lead to an “even more dangerous conflict.”

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 15, 2025

Russia

$50M Russian Fighter Crashes in Black Sea

A $50M Russian Su-30SM fighter jet reportedly crashed near Zmiiniy Island, with wreckage found but no trace of the pilots. Ukrainian intel says contact was lost mid-mission for unknown reasons.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 15, 2025

Energy

Ukraine Blows Up Russian Port Olya Ship Loaded With Iranian Drone Parts, Hits Oil Refinery

Ukraine’s Special Ops struck Russia’s Port Olya, hitting a ship with Shahed UAV parts and Iranian munitions. A suspected drone attack also targeted a refinery in the Samara region.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 15, 2025

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 14, 2025

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 14, 2025

By ISW

Aug. 15, 2025

War in Ukraine

EXPLAINER: Vladimir Putin, War Crimes, Extradition and Stolen Children

Putin’s Friday visit to the US has put the spotlight on claims the Kremlin boss might be complicit in massed kidnapping of children, a war crime. Possibly, the US will become an accomplice.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 15, 2025

War in Ukraine

Two Thirds of Americans Think US Should Defend Ukraine, Poll Finds

US support for aid to Ukraine has increased over the past six months, Pew Research data shows. But, most respondents have little faith in Trump’s role as deal-maker-in-chief – especially with Putin.

By John Moretti

Aug. 15, 2025