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Trump
Long-Term Ukraine Peace Will Take Time, Warns Rubio as Trump Eyes ‘25% Chance’ of Summit Failure
The top US diplomat has cautioned that while a breakthrough at the Alaska summit could bring a halt to the fighting, a lasting resolution to the war will require more time and negotiation.
Aug. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Relaunches Bids for Two Oil and Gas Fields Under US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine is reopening tenders for the Mezhyhirya and Svichanska gas fields, adding a clause that gives US partners priority to buy the oil and gas produced under the joint Reconstruction Fund.
Aug. 14, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Pokrovsk Sector Burns Hot: 56 Attacks Repelled, Russians Suffer Heavy Casualties
Ukrainian forces are holding the line near Chasiv Yar and repelling intense Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk sector, inflicting heavy casualties despite Kremlin advances in the Donetsk region.
Aug. 14, 2025
Russia
North Korea to Send 6,000 Troops to Russia, Supplying 40% of Its Ammo, Kyiv’s Spy Chief Says
Pyongyang plans to send 6,000 troops, up to 100 tanks and APCs to Russia, and is already supplying 40% of its artillery ammo and weapons used in the war against Ukraine, Budanov says.
Aug. 14, 2025
Zelensky
After Years in Russian Captivity, 84 Ukrainians Freed in Major Prisoner Swap — Some Held Since 2014
Ukraine’s 67th prisoner exchange freed 84 people, including Mariupol defenders and civilians held since 2014, some imprisoned for up to 11 years.
Aug. 14, 2025
Ukraine
‘We Have Sacrificed Too Much’ – Ukrainians Defiant Ahead of Friday’s Alaska Talks
Trump and Putin meet Aug. 15 in Alaska to discuss Ukraine peace; Russia may push Kyiv to cede Donetsk. Kyiv residents share views on possible concessions.
Aug. 14, 2025
Putin
Russia Unveils Details of Friday’s Alaska Trump–Putin Talks
Moscow said the meeting would take place at 11:30 a.m. at an air base in Anchorage, starting with an in-person meeting between the heads of state before expanding to their delegations.
Aug. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Putin Surfs Into Alaska
From Moscow’s View: Not to Compromise, But to Gloat
Aug. 14, 2025
