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Trump Gives Two Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace

Meanwhile, Zelensky on Thursday accused Russia of “trying to avoid the necessity to meet” and said that it did not want to end the war.

By AFP

Aug. 22, 2025

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.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 21, 2025

Ukraine

‘Interesting Times Ahead’ – Trump Hints at Letting Ukraine ‘Fight Back’

After another major Russian strike, the US president shifted tone – acknowledging Russia’s invasion, noting Kyiv is on the defensive, and hinting the situation may soon change.

By Leo Chiu

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.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 21, 2025

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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.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 21, 2025

‘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”.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 21, 2025

Ukraine

How Europe Tried to Speak Trump: Inside the Carefully Orchestrated Push for Ukraine

European leaders carefully choreographed the meeting with Trump in DC on Monday to keep Ukraine on the agenda – and outmaneuver Putin’s influence.

By AFP

Aug. 21, 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.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 20, 2025

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War in Ukraine

OPINION: A State of Israel-type Security Guarantee for Ukraine?

Some of the discussion points around the White House summit between Trump, Zelensky and European leaders.

By Timothy Ash

Aug. 20, 2025

Zelensky

Zelensky Issues Flurry of Thanks After White House Summit

The Ukrainian president seems to have learned his lesson after having been accused of ingratitude by the US vice president at his previous White House meeting in February.

By Kyiv Post

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.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 20, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Urges Zelensky-Putin One-on-One to Fix ‘Very Bad’ Relationship

Trump says Zelensky and Putin should meet alone to reset ties before trilateral talks, calling their relationship “hard” after almost four years of full-scale war.

By Katie Livingstone

Aug. 20, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Rules Out US Peacekeeping Troops in Ukraine, Offers Air Support Instead

Trump said he won’t send US troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, insisting Europe should “put people on the ground” and suggesting US support would come “especially, probably by air.”

By Katie Livingstone

Aug. 20, 2025

NATO

Top NATO Brass to Meet Virtually to Discuss Ukraine

Following Trump’s summit with Zelensky and European leaders, NATO scrambles to plan the path forward, as Britain’s military chief travels to Washington.

By John Moretti

Aug. 19, 2025