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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 22, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 22, 2025
Aug. 23, 2025
Putin
‘This Is Most Difficult’ – Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit Faces Collapse
The US president backs away from the trilateral summit, expresses frustration with “stupid” war, while experts say Russian deception may have caused the collapse of peace talks.
Aug. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Recovery and EU Path – Danish Lessons
Join Natalka Cmoc for a discussion with Denmark’s Ambassador on defense, EU guidance, and partnerships fueling Ukraine’s recovery and community rebuilding.
Aug. 22, 2025
Top News
Zelensky’s Office Reform to Include Greater Military Role, Yermak Says
Aide Andriy Yermak said military personnel bring valuable experience, as speculation grows that Zelensky and Zaluzhny could face off in future elections.
Aug. 22, 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
FBI Raids Home of Outspoken Trump Critic, Former Adviser
FBI raids ex-Trump adviser John Bolton’s Bethesda home over alleged classified info; raid highlights Trump’s crackdown on critics since return to power.
Aug. 22, 2025
Zelensky
‘Strong Guarantees So Putin Won’t Dare Attack’ – Rutte Meets Zelensky in Kyiv
Zelensky and NATO chief Rutte discuss security guarantees, F-16s, and sanctions, with Zelensky stressing: “We need strong sanctions if Russia refuses diplomacy.”
Updated: Aug. 22, 2025
Drones
Russia Pounds Kostyantynivka With FAB Bombs While Launching 55 Drones Nationwide
Russia struck Kostyantynivka with FAB bombs and drones, while Ukraine’s air defenses downed 46 of 55 Shaheds launched overnight nationwide.
Aug. 22, 2025
