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Aug. 13, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Not Cede Land as ‘Springboard’ for New War
The Ukrainian president also warned that “any productive talks without [Ukraine] at the table” will not be accepted ahead of Friday’s Trump–Putin talks in Alaska.
Aug. 12, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine to Consider Easing Border Crossing Rules for Under-22s
President Volodymyr Zelensky said easing the restrictions would be a “positive and worthwhile initiative” for young Ukrainians.
Aug. 12, 2025
US
Kremlin’s Brutality Documented: US Rights Report Details Russian Atrocities in Ukraine, Internal Repression
The Trump administration’s 2024 human rights report highlights Russia’s alleged execution-style killings, sexual violence, forced child deportations in Ukraine, and rising repression in Russia.
Aug. 12, 2025
Budanov
Next Stop – Crimea? Budanov Inspects Liberated Snake Island and Boyko Towers
HUR chief Budanov inspected Zmiinyi Island and the reclaimed “Boyko Towers” in the Black Sea, praising “Timur” fighters and vowing Ukraine will defeat an even stronger enemy.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says It Took Out Brigade Commander in Occupied Donetsk Region
The General Staff reported on Monday evening that a “high-precision” weapon took out a Russian brigade commander with the call sign “Dnepr” along with five other Russian troops.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Major Russian Advance in Eastern Pokrovsk Sector, Kyiv Forced to Send Reserves
It’s a real penetration into Ukrainian lines definitely led by lots of infantry on foot but it’s not clear how many and where exactly they are.
Aug. 12, 2025
Crimea
Special Ops Take Down Crucial Russian Radar in Crimea, Blunting Air Attacks on Civilians
Ukraine’s Special Ops destroyed a vital Russian Skala-M radar complex in occupied Crimea, reducing Russia’s ability to bombard civilians by air.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Trump Illusion
Putin is taking advantage of both Trump’s eagerness to strike a deal he can show to the world and his reluctance to pull the trigger on previous threats.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
European Union Leaders’ Statement on Ukraine
“The people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future. Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the statement reads.
Aug. 12, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Deals Major Blow to Russian Missile Industry, Hitting Helium Plant
HUR drones struck Russia’s only helium plant in Orenburg, 1,200 km from Ukraine’s front line, dealing a major blow to a key missile, space, and aviation production facility.
Aug. 12, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Operations at Saratov Oil Refinery
The Saratov oil-processing facility is the third to suffer damage from drone strikes so far this month as Ukraine continues to disrupt Russia’s critical infrastructure.
Aug. 12, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Cluster Munitions Hit Ukrainian Training Unit, Killing One, Injuring Dozens
A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian training unit killed one soldier and injured 23, despite troops moving to shelters after a missile warning.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Stocks Rise to Three-Month Highs Ahead of Trump-Putin Meeting
Markets in Russia have been particularly volatile over the past two weeks since Trump set an August 8 deadline for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face tightened sanctions.
Aug. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Alaska Summit Can Help Only if it Forces Putin to Stop Killings, Says Trump’s Spiritual Advisor
“The Alaska summit can only help if it delivers greater consequences for Putin if he doesn’t stop killing Ukrainians,” Burns said.
Aug. 12, 2025
EU
EU Supports Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push, Rejects Land-for-Peace
EU leaders back Trump’s efforts for peace in Ukraine but insist on no border changes by force, pledging continued support; Hungary declines to join statement.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2025
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