Europe
Counter-Counterattacks, Hungarian Humor, Duking It Out at Long Range
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Aug. 23, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: The USSR’s Squalid Legacy
Lavrov’s Soviet-era sweater at the Alaska summit signals Kremlin nostalgia for the USSR, showing Putin’s desire to reclaim past power – a threat to neighbors and Russia itself.
Aug. 22, 2025
US
OPINION: An End to Russia’s War? Closer, But Not Yet Close
Although the Alaska Summit was more show than substance, a combination of talks and Western pressure may yet force the Kremlin to agree an end to its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Aug. 22, 2025
US
‘Road to Peace Runs Through New Delhi’: Trump Aide Lashes Out at India Over Russian Oil Purchases
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accuses New Delhi of “profiteering” and “perpetuating the war” in Ukraine as it continues to buy Russian oil despite the US tariffs.
Aug. 21, 2025
US
ANALYSIS: Kitchen Debate 2.0? Deciphering Trump’s Cryptic Truth Social Update
Following an uncharacteristic update slamming Moscow’s invasion, the US president issued another update likening him and Putin to Nixon and Khrushchev – in a historic Cold War debate.
Aug. 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Wants to Sell Us Air’ – Zelensky on Russia’s War Goals, Flamingo Missile, Drone Pact
Zelensky says Ukraine won’t trade land for peace, rules out China as guarantor, pushes US for sanctions and drone deal, and confirms Flamingo missile mass production.
Aug. 21, 2025
Europe
Ukraine: What Security Guarantees Can Be Effective?
After US summits, debate shifts to what Western security guarantees for Ukraine should look like — and whether they can truly deter Russia.
Aug. 21, 2025
US
‘Serious Tactical Error’ – Trump’s Failed Sanctions Gambit Puts Peace at Risk, Veteran Diplomats Warn
Atlantic Council analysts explain, “pressure, not goodwill” is what’s going to drive Putin to deal seriously, given that Russia has shown “no flexibility since the deadline for sanctions lapsed”.
Aug. 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Don’t Expect Putin to Make Peace Any Time Soon
The Russian dictator has no reasons to end the war – but a few to pretend he wants to, an exiled Russian journalist writes.
Aug. 20, 2025
Europe
10 Nations Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine as Trump Backs Security Plan
Around 10 countries, led by Britain and France, may send troops to Ukraine under a new peace framework, with US backing but no American boots on the ground.
Aug. 20, 2025
Putin
Lawmakers Warn Trump: Don’t Let Putin ‘Play for Time’ on Ukraine Peace
Bipartisan frustration simmers in Washington as Trump’s peace efforts face scrutiny from Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and calls for firm action against Putin intensify.
Aug. 20, 2025
Top News
ANALYSIS: ‘Toothless’ Diplomacy: Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Meets Putin’s Unflinching Reality
With Putin bombing as European leaders convene in Washington, experts warn that the US president’s diplomatic push is being outmaneuvered by the Kremlin.
Aug. 20, 2025
White House
‘The President Wants to Move’ on This – White House Press Secretary Challenged On Peace Talks Progress
Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt was asked how long Trump could “operate in good faith” and wait for the Kremlin to agree to the talks. ‘You don’t have to come,’ Putin reportedly tells US President.
Aug. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Unprecedented Summit: Inside Trump’s Bid to End War, Zelensky’s Diplomatic Tightrope
Ukraine’s leader successfully navigates Washington summit, secures a promise of new security guarantees and a two-stage plan for direct talks with Russia, signaling a new phase of diplomatic effort.
Aug. 19, 2025
Europe
Trump Brings Zelensky, EU Leaders to White House – Russia Agrees to Allow Ukraine Security Guarantees
At the White House, Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders unite – with Russia now accepting Ukraine’s push for security guarantees, as discussions turn to “war lines” and possible concessions.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Never the End of the Road’ – Trump Tells Zelensky ‘Reasonable Chance’ of Ending War in Ukraine
At the White House, Trump and Zelensky said they are ready for trilateral talks with Russia to end the war, and confirmed that American support for Kyiv is holding strong.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Hit Parade, Red Army Legacy and Dobropillya, Mystery Air Base Burglars
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Aug. 18, 2025
Latin America
‘Grito de Independencia’ – Colombians on the Ukrainian Front
From one battlefield to another, here is a collection of stories from Latino soldiers fighting across Ukraine.
Aug. 18, 2025
Europe
Trump-Zelensky Showdown: High-Stakes Meeting for Ukraine’s Future
Retired military officers offer stark warnings ahead of White House talks, suggesting Kyiv may have to make painful concessions as Trump may strong-arm Zelensky on peace deal following Putin summit.
Aug. 18, 2025
Trump
‘Baton Dropped’ – Trump Admin ‘Abruptly Halted’ Russia Sanctions, Weakened Ukraine, Senators Say
A damning report from the Senate minority claims that, after three years of pressure, the number of new sanctions and export controls “dropped to zero” in the first six months of Trump in 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025