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Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine Clears Settlements Near Pokrovsk, Over 200 Russian Troops Killed in 3 Days
Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk eliminated more than 200 Russian troops in three days, the General Staff reported, adding that several Donetsk settlements have been cleared.
Aug. 21, 2025
Drones
Ukraine Downs 577 Targets in Mass Russian Missile, Drone Barrage, US Factory in Mukachevo Hit
Russia launched more than 600 missiles and drones in one of the largest attacks of the war.
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
Drones
Kinzhal Missiles, Shaheds Rain Down on Ukraine’s Western Cities, 1 Dead, Over Dozen Wounded
Russia hit Ukraine overnight with Shahed drones, Kalibrs, and Kinzhal missiles, striking western regions and Zaporizhzhia.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin is the Obstacle’: Former-US Army Colonel Says Force Is Needed to End War in Ukraine
Retired US Army Colonel Richard Williams argues Russia will only stop fighting when faced with a direct military challenge, proposing a high-risk solution.
Aug. 21, 2025
US
‘Race Against Obsolescence’ – Pentagon Grapples with Drone Vulnerability Exposed in Ukraine
As lawmakers debate funding for drone programs, a new congressional report says the US must adopt superior, adaptable technology to maintain its edge, learning from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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
Poll: Most Americans Reject Russian Land-Grab in Ukraine, Demand Broader European Involvement
The latest survey, conducted by The Economist and YouGov, highlights a significant divide between what Americans want to happen – Russia gets no Ukrainian territory – and what they expect to happen.
Aug. 21, 2025
