Ukraine

China

OPINION: China, Trump, and the Alaska Trap: Why Ukraine Must Beware the Illusions of Peace

As the US and Russia bargain over Ukraine’s future, Beijing’s rare earth ambitions – and Europe’s strategic complacency – could spell a geopolitical windfall for China.

By Michael Bociurkiw

Aug. 15, 2025

Europe

Trump Plans Follow-Up Summit With Putin, Zelensky, European Leaders After Alaska Talks

Trump says a second meeting with Putin, Zelensky, and possibly European leaders could follow the Alaska summit – but cautions there’s only a 25% chance of success for Friday’s talks.

By Katie Livingstone

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025

‘We Have Sacrificed Too Much’ – Ukrainians Defiant Ahead of Friday’s Alaska Talks

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Ukraine

‘We Have Sacrificed Too Much’ – Ukrainians Defiant Ahead of Friday’s Alaska Talks

Land or peace? As the US and Russia are rumored to discuss plans to carve up Ukraine in a bid to end Moscow’s invasion, Kyiv Post reached out to locals on the streets of Kyiv to gauge their reaction

By Sergii Kostezh, Leo Chiu

Aug. 14, 2025

International Criminal Court

Russian Soldier Jailed for Life in Ukraine for Executing Civilians

The SBU said the 21-year-old’s “incriminating testimony” also implicated his commanders in the killing of civilians in the northeastern Kharkiv region.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 14, 2025

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Putin

Putin’s Alaska Gambit: KGB Tactics Exposed

As Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska, analysts warn: this isn’t diplomacy – it’s a KGB-style power play designed to sideline Ukraine and script a win for Moscow.

By Jason Jay Smart, Katie Livingstone

Aug. 14, 2025

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Pokrovsk Sector Burns Hot: 56 Attacks Repelled, Russians Suffer Heavy Casualties

Ukrainian forces are holding the line near Chasiv Yar and repelling intense Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, inflicting heavy casualties despite Kremlin advances in the Donetsk region.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 14, 2025

Putin

Putin Likely to Lecture Trump on His Version of Ukrainian History in Alaska – Kyiv

Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation claimed the Russian leader is planning to lecture his US counterpart in Alaska on history in a bid to justify his invasion of Ukraine.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 14, 2025

Russia

North Korea to Send 6,000 Troops to Russia, Supplying 40% of Its Ammo, Kyiv’s Spy Chief Says

Pyongyang plans to send 6,000 troops, up to 100 tanks and APCs to Russia, and is already supplying 40% of its artillery ammo and weapons used in the war against Ukraine, Budanov says.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Aug. 14, 2025

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Zelensky

After Years in Russian Captivity, 84 Ukrainians Freed in Major Prisoner Swap — Some Held Since 2014

Ukraine’s 67th prisoner exchange freed 84 people, including Mariupol defenders and civilians held since 2014, some imprisoned for up to 11 years.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Aug. 14, 2025

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Ukraine

‘We Have Sacrificed Too Much’ – Ukrainians Defiant Ahead of Friday’s Alaska Talks

Trump and Putin meet Aug. 15 in Alaska to discuss Ukraine peace; Russia may push Kyiv to cede Donetsk. Kyiv residents share views on possible concessions.

By Sergii Kostezh, Leo Chiu, Jeremy Dirac

Aug. 14, 2025

Europe

Alaska Summit: Will Europe’s Voice be Heard?

Ahead of Friday’s Alaska summit with Putin, Trump discussed possible Ukraine peace terms with European leaders, including a front-line ceasefire and security guarantees. Media doubt success.

By Eurotopics

Aug. 14, 2025

France

Europe’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Reiterates Ukraine Security Guarantees Following Zelensky-Trump Talks

European leaders on Wednesday renewed calls for “robust and credible” security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including foreign troop deployments – but only if a ceasefire is reached.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 14, 2025

Putin

Russia Unveils Details of Friday’s Alaska Trump–Putin Talks

Moscow said the meeting would take place at 11:30 a.m. at an air base in Anchorage, starting with an in-person meeting between the heads of state before expanding to their delegations.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 14, 2025