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Ukraine
Is Solidarity with Ukrainian Refugees Waning in Poland?
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has lodged an objection to the government’s Ukraine aid law, which is intended to guarantee benefits such as child benefit and social assistance until March 2026.
Aug. 30, 2025
Europe
ANALYSIS: Who’s In and Who’s Out of Ukraine’s ‘Reassurance Force’
No boots on the ground, but ‘boots in space,’” said one foreign minister. However, for a reassurance force to work, not every country can take that approach.
Aug. 30, 2025
Energy
Explosions, Fires Rock Russian Oil Plants in Krasnodar and Samara
Russian authorities confirmed that debris from the drone strike damaged a technological unit at the Krasnodar refinery. The fire spread across roughly 300 square meters.
Aug. 30, 2025
Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2025
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
Aug. 30, 2025
Putin
France, Germany Up Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine-Russia Talks
Trump moved to restore dialogue with Moscow, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict sparked by Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor appear to have lost momentum.
Aug. 30, 2025
India
India Will Not ‘Bow Down,’ Trade Minister Says After US Tariffs
The US was India’s top export destination in 2024, with shipments worth $87.3 billion, but analysts have cautioned that a 50% duty is akin to a trade embargo and is likely to harm smaller firms.
Aug. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Still Pushing for Zelensky-Putin Summit, But Obstacles Remain, US Officials Say
Following US-Ukraine talks in New York, White House said President Trump is committed to brokering a deal, despite a looming deadline and a new wave of Russian attacks.
Aug. 30, 2025
Ukraine
Patriots to Starlink: New US Arms Deal to Bolster Ukraine’s ‘Robust’ Defense
The latest military sales are a “welcome sign from Washington” that will help prevent ‘any interruption experienced by Ukrainian forces that are relying on’ Starlink, analysts tell Kyiv Post.
Aug. 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Oryol Hit by Ukrainian Drones in Rare Strike on Usually Peaceful Central Russian City
The Ukrainian nighttime raid by less than two dozen aircraft came in the wake of a massive Russian Thursday strike with more than 600 weapons that killed 23 Ukrainian civilians.
Aug. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Russia Cannot Occupy Ukraine, But Borders Can’t Be Restored by Force
Speaking before talks with US officials, President Zelensky outlined Ukraine’s three-tier security strategy, emphasizing diplomacy, sanctions, and international support.
Aug. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Forces Hit Russian Supply Lines Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks on Civilians
Russian shelling and drone attacks damage towns while Ukraine hits a critical facility pumping diesel to Russian forces.
Aug. 29, 2025
Hungary
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Commander After Oil Pipeline Attack
Drone commander Robert Brovdi responded by saying that Hungary is “elbow-deep in Ukrainian blood.”
Aug. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Civilian Areas in Donbas Suffer Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks
Aerial bombs, drones, and artillery hit Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and Kostyantynivka overnight, injuring residents and damaging homes, infrastructure, and cultural sites.
Aug. 29, 2025
UN
Ukraine Calls Emergency UN Security Council Meeting to Discuss Russia’s Deadly Attack on Kyiv
The meeting, called for in the wake of international outrage over Russia’s attack on civilians in the heart of Kyiv, is expected to take place Friday at the UN in New York.
Aug. 29, 2025
Putin
Ukrainian Drone Sparks Fire Near ‘Putin’s Palace’
The Russian leader is said to have become increasingly paranoid about attempts on his life in recent years, even demolishing a treasured palatial residence in Sochi for fear of being attacked there.
Aug. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Shark-M Drones Give Ukraine Greater Reach Behind Enemy Lines
Ukraine’s special operators recently were kitted out with a drone called “Shark” specifically designed to hunt down and destroy air defense radars and anti-aircraft missiles.
Aug. 29, 2025
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