Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Diplomatic High-Wire Act: With Russia’s Proposal in Hand, Trump Faces Own Tight Sanctions Deadline
Top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, tempers optimism on peace deal: ‘A lot has to happen’ before Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit, with the Kremlin still demanding Ukraine cede territories to Russia.
Aug. 7, 2025
Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post
Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost.
Aug. 7, 2025
Ukraine
‘Very Good Prospect’ – Trump Plans Back-to-Back Putin and Zelensky Summits
Trump may meet Putin as soon as next week, then host a three-way summit with Zelensky – excluding Europe. The US says Trump is open to talks and “the war must end.”
Updated: Aug. 7, 2025
Ukraine
‘The War Must End’ – Zelensky Talks to Trump, Confirms US Position After Witkoff-Putin Meeting
Zelensky spoke with Trump after Witkoff’s Moscow talks, saying “the war must end” as Trump imposed new tariffs on India ahead of his Aug. 8 peace deadline.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2025
Putin
Trump Hails ‘Great Progress’ in Witkoff-Putin Meeting
Trump says envoy Steve Witkoff had a “highly productive” meeting with Putin, claiming “great progress,” though he offered no details on the topics covered.
Aug. 6, 2025
Tanks
ANALYSIS: Fierce Pokrovsk Battles Grind On, No Quick End in Sight
As Russian forces near the city, after more than 16 months of relentless attacking, they could spend another year and tens of thousands of lives advancing further.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drone Battalion Forms Fire Wall Against Russian Advance
As Russian forces attempt to press deeper, Ukrainians have learned to defend with a wall of UAVs. Kyiv Post spends time with a drone unit from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade on the front line.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘His Economy Stinks’: Trump Says Falling Oil Prices Will Force Putin to End Ukraine War
Russia uses oil export revenues to fund its war in Ukraine. Western sanctions target this, but India and China still buy discounted Russian crude, easing the impact.
Aug. 6, 2025
Russia
‘Pure Intimidation Tactics’: Russia’s Drones Hit Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Trigger Alarm in Romania
Overnight, Russia launched 45 drones across Ukraine, striking gas infrastructure in Odesa and a resort in Zaporizhzhia — killing 2, injuring 12, and triggering alarm in Romania.
Aug. 6, 2025
Zelensky
Anti-Corruption Debacle Sees Zelensky’s Trust Rating Drop for Third Straight Month
Following the vote on the controversial bill No 12414, trust in Ukraine’s president has dropped to 58% since June, with the sharpest decline among youth and in western regions.
Aug. 6, 2025
Kyiv
‘The World Through Shevchenko’s Eyes’ – Kyiv’s 5-Meter-High Bust Unveiled
On Tuesday an interactive installation dedicated to Ukraine’s great poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko, was positioned in the park that bears his name in the center of the capital.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
What is Witkoff’s Brief for Moscow Visit?
European commentators speculate on whom Witkoff will meet with and what the outcome will be.
Aug. 6, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky and Greek PM Plan Odesa Recovery
Zelensky and Greece’s Mitsotakis discussed boosting Ukraine’s air defenses and a Greek-led plan to rebuild Odesa’s port during a phone call.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 5 August 2025
Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: TACO with Putin
Has Trump decided to back down from his threats to impose tough sanctions against Russia?
Aug. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Moscow Could Agree to Air Truce with Ukraine to Deter Further US sanctions, Bloomberg Reports
While a pause in drone and missile airstrikes could be on the table, Russia remains determined to pursue its war.
Aug. 6, 2025
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