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Trump
‘Ukraine Should Consider Plan B’ – Ex-US Ambassador on Kyiv’s Fragile Security
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer argues that Europe’s growing commitment to security guarantees may be Ukraine’s most reliable path to peace.
Aug. 27, 2025
UK
British Aid Worker Killed by Russian Drone, Family Says
Annie Lewis Marffy’s son Charlie described her as “brave, capable and determined,” saying “she was excited, happy to be doing something meaningful.”
Aug. 26, 2025
Russia
Moscow Moves to Quit European Convention Against Torture
The convention, adopted in 1987, allows the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) to visit prisons and detention centers in member states.
Aug. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Between Trump and Putin – Is Europe’s Role Shrinking?
Since the summit meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska, there is growing concern among Europeans that the outcome of the war in Ukraine will be decided solely by Washington and Moscow.
Aug. 26, 2025
Putin
‘White House Really Wanted to Put Out a Headline’ – Russia, US Quietly Talk Energy Deals During Ukraine Peace Push
The discussions centered on ExxonMobil’s potential return to the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia’s Far East and the sale of American equipment for Russian liquefied natural gas ventures.
Aug. 26, 2025
Drones
‘Diverted Ukrainian Drone’ Explodes Over Estonia: Authorities
Pieces of the drone, which left a crater on crashing, were discovered by an agricultural worker near the southeastern town of Tartu, some 75 kilometres (45 miles) from the border with Russia.
Aug. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kyiv National Prayer Breakfast: US Envoy Kellogg Says Trump Seeks Peace for Ukraine
At Kyiv’s National Prayer Breakfast, US envoy Keith Kellogg said President Trump is committed to peace, addressing over 1,000 delegates from 50 countries.
Aug. 26, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Dead Soldiers Vanish, Officers Get Rich: Inside Russia’s $2.5M Fake Wound Scam
Ukraine’s Intel exposed a fraud in Russia’s 83rd Brigade: officers faked wounds and awards, embezzling over 200M rubles while dead soldiers remain “missing.”
Aug. 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘Doesn’t Like Him’: Why Putin Won’t Meet Zelensky, Says Trump
Trump said there will be “very big consequences” for Russia if Zelensky and Putin don’t arrange to meet within 2 weeks, after which “we’ll have to maybe take a different tack.”
Aug. 26, 2025
Russia
India’s Richest Man Reportedly Made €724M From Russian Oil – and Helped Fuel Putin’s War
According to multiple reports, India’s Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, made €724 million from Russian oil in 2024-25, emerging as a key hub propping up Putin’s war machine.
Aug. 26, 2025
Putin
Trump Says Spoke to Putin Since Meeting With Europeans
Trump was last known to have spoken to Putin on August 18, when he interrupted his talks with Zelensky and the Europeans at the White House to call the Russian leader.
Aug. 26, 2025
Europe
Russia Remains a Threat Even if Ukraine Ceasefire Is Reached, Warns Czech PM
Fiala, echoing other leaders in Central and Eastern Europe, stressed the importance of acting promptly to strengthen the continent’s defense architecture in face of the apparent Russian threat.
Aug. 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘Zelensky Moment’: How South Korean President Avoided Storm in Oval Office Meeting
Fearing a repeat of the Ukrainian leader’s public clash, President Lee Jae-myung used his own form of soft power to build a bridge with the White House.
Aug. 26, 2025
Biden
Peace of Paper: Ex-Biden Aide Slams Trump’s ‘Security Guarantees’ as ‘Kabuki Force’
From the US to the EU, the talk is of a swift end to Russia’s invasion, but a former Biden aide tells Kyiv Post the proposed guarantees are a sham that could leave Ukraine more vulnerable than ever.
Aug. 26, 2025
Moscow
Ukraine Pans Woody Allen’s Online Appearance at Moscow Film Festival
“Culture must never be used to whitewash crimes or serve as a propaganda tool,” Ukraine’s foreign ministry said of the scandal-ridden US filmmaker’s virtual attendance.
Aug. 26, 2025
Germany
Germany Discusses Ukraine’s Defense Needs as Berlin Says Kremlin Doesn’t Want Peace
“Only a ceasefire will ultimately underline Russia’s seriousness in seeking peace,” a spokesman for Berlin said on Monday.
Aug. 26, 2025
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