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War in Ukraine
‘Delay Tactic’ – Trump’s ‘Contradictory’ Ukraine Strategy Yields a ‘Predicament,’ Says Former US Ambassador
John Herbst, former US envoy to Kyiv, warns of ‘land-swapping’ danger, tells Kyiv Post that Trump’s rush to a summit with Putin shows the administration has ‘jumped the gun’ and is on the defensive.
Aug. 12, 2025
Energy
Russian Bombing of Azeri SOCAR Refinery Sparks Talks of Arming Ukraine
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev also allocated an additional $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday after a weekend call with President Zelensky.
Aug. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Europe to Hold Emergency Talks With Trump Ahead of Putin Summit
European leaders have been vocal about their concerns that Kyiv and Europe are excluded from negotiations at the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska on Friday.
Aug. 11, 2025
Russia
Kremlin Mouthpiece Threatens New ‘Special Military Operation’ in Azerbaijan
Vladimir Solovyov also said that Russia’s war in Ukraine “will not end” with the meeting in Alaska on Aug. 15, when Russian leader Vladimir Putin is poised to meet with US President Donald Trump.
Aug. 11, 2025
Ukraine
Grain Exports From Ukraine Sharply Fell Below 2024 Levels
Ukraine’s grain exports fell due to a smaller harvest, unfavorable weather, and the suspension of EU trade preferences. This impacted export volumes and revenue, along with GDP growth.
Aug. 11, 2025
Putin
Trump Fumbles, Says He’ll Go to Russia – Not Alaska – to Meet Putin
If Trump were to make it to Russia, it would be his first trip to Russia as a sitting US president, following earlier visits during his business career before entering politics.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Man Punished After Friend Sings Ukrainian Songs at Birthday Party
After the video went viral, the man issued two public apologies – one, laced with profanities and delivered while holding a religious icon, to his villagers, and another to law enforcement.
Aug. 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
FACT CHECK: Vice President Vance Said the US Is Spending Too Much on Ukraine, But Is That True?
No, it isn’t. I fact, the US cut off all new assistance to Ukraine six months ago. The US arms flow paid for by American taxpayers pretty much stopped completely in January.
Aug. 11, 2025
