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OPINION: Why Peace in Russia-Ukraine War is Impossible in the Short Term

A Finnish analyst presents his assessemnt of the current situation in the Russo-Ukraine war.

By Joni Askola

Aug. 8, 2025

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Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan for Historic ‘Peace Signing’

The latest US diplomatic push comes a day after Cambodia’s prime minister announced he had nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

By AFP

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine - Don’t Hold Your Breath on Peace Talks

What Putin and Trump may agree over the heads of Ukraine and others is not what Ukraine or Europe need.

By Timothy Ash

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

Diplomatic Trap? Ex-Ambassador Warns Trump Against Giving Putin Propaganda Victory

A former US Ambassador to Ukraine tells the Kyiv Post that Trump should avoid meeting Putin without Ukraine’s presence, while the State Department claims it’s focused on “actions over trust.”

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 8, 2025

Ukraine

Trump Open to Meeting Putin Without Zelensky, Keeps Aug. 8 Peace Deadline

Trump says he may meet Putin even without Zelensky, despite earlier doubts on the topic, as Moscow signals talks could happen as soon as next week.

By Katie Livingstone, Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 8, 2025

Europe

Macron Backs Ukraine Ceasefire, Talks Security ‘Effectiveness’ With Zelensky

Macron reiterated that France fully supports a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine in a recent call with Zelensky, as Paris continues to send aid to Kyiv and peace talks ramp up again.

By Katie Livingstone

Aug. 7, 2025

Zelensky

No Zelensky, No Summit: US Reportedly Conditions Trump-Putin Meeting

A senior Trump administration official told Kyiv Post that the planned summit between the Russian and US leaders won’t happen without the Ukrainian leader’s participation.

By Leo Chiu, Alex Raufoglu

Updated: Aug. 8, 2025

Ukraine

Poll: Most Ukrainians Favor Talks Over Fighting to Victory

69% of Ukrainians now favor ending the war through negotiations – a dramatic shift from 2022, when only 22% wanted to negotiate, while 73% supported fighting until victory, according to a Gallup poll.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 7, 2025

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Zelensky

Putin: No Zelensky Meeting Yet, Conditions Still Unmet

Similar to previous rhetoric, the Russian leader said he has “nothing against” meeting the Ukrainian president but said the conditions are not ready for such a meeting.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 7, 2025

Israel

Russian Woman Says: ‘Trump Will Lead the Horned One,’ Jews Will Rule the World

The intercepted call espouses apocalyptic antisemitic conspiracy theories with talk of a “Globalist government, Trump the savior, and 400 Slavic slaves for every Jew.”

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Aug. 7, 2025

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From Conflict to Commerce: ‘Trump Route’ to Link Azerbaijan, Armenia in New Peace Deal

Friday’s peace deal aims to put the Caucasus on an “irreversible path to peace” and end a decades-long war, officials told Kyiv Post – but there are key issues that remain unresolved.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 7, 2025

Zelensky

Kremlin Confirms Trump-Putin Talks ‘Next Week’ – Zelensky Left Out

Kremlin confirms preparations for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the coming days,” with no plans to include Ukraine’s President Zelensky, leading to a 4% boost to Moscow’s financial markets.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Aug. 7, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Has Trump Really Change His Position on Russia?

Tactical maneuvering or a strategic realignment?

By Roman Sheremeta

Aug. 7, 2025

Higher US Tariffs Take Effect on Dozens of Economies

As an executive order signed last week by Trump took effect, US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners.

By AFP

Aug. 7, 2025

War in Ukraine

Trump Says Likely to Meet Putin ‘Very Soon’

He gave no indication where the meeting with Putin might take place. It would be the first US-Russia leadership summit since former president Joe Biden met with his counterpart in Geneva in June 2021.

By AFP

Aug. 7, 2025

War in Ukraine

Diplomatic High-Wire Act: With Russia’s Proposal in Hand, Trump Faces Own Tight Sanctions Deadline

Top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, tempers optimism on peace deal: ‘A lot has to happen’ before Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit, with the Kremlin still demanding Ukraine cede territories to Russia.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 7, 2025

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