More than two dozen western countries have signalled that they are ready to send troops in the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine “to guarantee peace”, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.| Channel 4 News
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service accuses German Chancellor of seeking revenge for Nazi Germany’s defeat The press office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has allegedly been obsessed since childhood with the idea of revenge for Nazi Germany’s defeat by the Soviet Union. A statement received by TASS claims that …| Civil Georgia
New York, September 4, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Russian authorities to free Ukrainian journalist Heorhiy Levchenko, who has been sentenced to 16 years in a high security penal colony for treason and extremism. “After capturing Ukrainian journalist Heorhiy Levchenko two years ago in retaliation for his brave reporting on the war from the occupied...| Committee to Protect Journalists
(SHTF Plan)—Authorities in Kiev have filed a case with Ukraine’s top administrative court to have the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) legally dissolved. UOC has been designated by Ukraine as a church “linked to Russia,” and it has refused to correct its violations of that “crime.” Since the war started in February of 2022, Ukraine’s ruler, […] The post Kiev Seeks to Dissolve Largest Christian Denomination in Ukraine appeared first on based underground.| based underground
US President Donald Trump appeared to take a combative tone with Kyiv’s key European supporters, telling them in a video call that they should put more financial pressure on Russia and its main ally, China, to force the Kremlin to end its war on Ukraine, a White House official said.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Unable to speak due to a severe laceration of the throat, a Ukrainian soldier has been writing the story of how Russian troops dumped him with dead comrades.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Vladyslav, a member of Ukraine's National Guard, suffered a nearly fatal wound to his throat behind enemy lines in the Donetsk region. Unable to speak, Vladyslav wrote that he had been taken captive, tortured, and left for dead with his comrades before crawling for five days to safety.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and other Western leaders in Paris to discuss plans for Ukraine's post-war security. Macron said that 26 countries had agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries have agreed to take part in post-war security guarantees for Ukraine and that US support for the plan will be finalized in the coming days.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
US President Donald Trump told his Polish counterpart the United States was ready to increase its military presence in the Central European nation, one of the countries on NATO’s so-called “eastern flank” warily watching Russia's actions.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
The ad hoc alliance of mostly European countries -- known as the "Coalition of the Willing" -- that pledged to provide a viable post-war security plan for Ukraine has had months of meetings with few clear results. But some officials believe this will change at a meeting of the group on September 4.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane faced GPS jamming over Bulgaria, forcing pilots to rely on backups. Experts warn such interference is increasingly used in conflict zones, disrupting navigation and sowing confusion. So, how does GPS jamming work?| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Hungary and Slovakia are again challenging EU sanctions on Russia, pushing to remove key figures from the blacklist ahead of a fast-approaching deadline.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Russian drone strikes are driving people out of villages in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. The Proliska humanitarian organization says evacuation requests are soaring while transport is in short supply. For some, delaying the decision to leave has ended in tragedy.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
With villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region in constant danger of Russian air assaults, locals are increasingly deciding to leave their homes behind for safer places further west. As volunteers arrived to transport some of them, another Russian drone struck, underscoring the risk of remaining.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Both objects were closely monitored and left Polish territory without causing any damage.| Notes From Poland
GCC states demonstrated during the Russia-Ukraine war that small states can develop influential agendas, fitting into great power politics.| Manara Magazine
What Clausewitz might say about the Russo-Ukraine War| indi.ca
Endurant de lourdes pertes et d'incessantes désertions (1), l'armée de Kiev recule quotidiennement sous la poussée des Russes malgré les| INITIATIVE COMMUNISTE
In his latest essay, John Pilger describes the changes in the reporting of war crises such as the 'imminent invasion' of Ukraine, and the rise of what he calls 'raw propaganda'. The post WAR IN EUROPE AND THE RISE OF RAW PROPAGANDA appeared first on John Pilger.| John Pilger
In 2022 Ukraine passed a law declaring negotiations with Putin to be impossible. As far as I'm aware, this makes negotiations with Russia while Putin is President illegal, but does not rule out negotiations entirely, as long as Putin is not President. However, recently Zelensky has been challenging Putin to meet him face-to-face. Since Putin is still Russian president, it seems like Zelensky is breaking Ukrainian law. How does this request work? The only thing I can think of is that the law h...| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Apologies for the controversial question, but this is something I'm curious about. Historically, and particularly in recent history, invasions of one country into another are generally justified as...| Politics Stack Exchange
Viewing Viktor Orbán's anti-Ukrainian policy as a threat to security, the new German government could push for the removal of Hungary's voting right and EU funds. Source| English
Ukraine is looking to deepen defense cooperation with the Philippines through a planned agreement that could pave the way for joint drone production. Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv said over the weekend that both countries are working toward signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation by October. A high-level Ukrainian delegation, ... The post Ukraine eyes joint drone production deal with the Philippines appeared first on Naval News.| Naval News
On August 28, 2025, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine announced that they struck Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M class corvette in the Azov Sea, near Crimea.| Naval News
Avec 381 milliards d’euros attendus pour 2025, les dépenses d’armement de l’Union européenne franchiront un seuil inédit. Cette croissance témoigne d’une volonté stratégique de renforcer la Défense européenne face à un contexte sécuritaire de plus…| Economie Matin
The British Council in Ukraine has rallied after its offices in central Kyiv were hit by a Russian missile strike last week. The post British Council undeterred after Russian strike “practically obliterated” Kyiv HQ appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
Watch as British Council director for Ukraine, Colm McGivern, describes the devastation to offices in central Kyiv caused by a Russian missile strike. Despite the damage he reiterates the UK's support for Ukraine and reaffirms the British Council's work will continue. The post British Council office in Ukraine hit by Russian missile appeared first on The PIE News.| The PIE News
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Friday, Aug. 22, as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land. At the end of his general audience Aug. 20, the pope noted that the church will celebrate the feast of... The post Pope sets Aug. 22 as day to pray, fast for peace appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
Angesichts des Schmierentheaters um einen vermeintlich bevorstehenden, von ihm vermittelten “Frieden” für die Ukraine, mit dem Donald Trump das Bewusstsein der westlichen Öffentlichkeit vernebelt, gilt es einige grundlegende Tatsachen festzuhalten und elementare Wertmaßstäbe zurechtzurücken. Denn mit seiner ebenso bizarren wie maliziösen “Friedens”-Gaukelei ist es Trump immerhin schon gelungen, den Diskurs der westlichen Öffentlichkeit über eine […] Der Beitrag Gegen Trumps ...| Herzinger.org
From Roosevelt and Stalin’s “Big Two” to Putin and Trump’s ‘Odd Couple’, history might not be repeating itself, but it does feel like it’s having a laugh a…| AnarCom Network
On July 22 Ukraine’s parliament approved without debate or warning legislation sharply curbing the independence of Ukraine’s corruption fighting agencies. Nine days later it okayed a second bill largely repealing the curbs. In between were massive demonstrations by citizens protesting … Continue reading →| GAB | The Global Anticorruption Blog
Christopher Ford argues this is the collapse of the ‘Pivot’ towards Ukraine and the consolidation of the Trump–Putin Axis Two weeks ago, Washington signalled a hard turn against Moscow.…| Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з У...
Free public transport can open cities to all. It combats social injustice and can also help to tackle climate change, by moving away from car-centred urban transport systems. Public transport has b…| People and Nature
Looking at Women Looking at War: A War and Justice Diary by Victoria Amelina My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s painful, reading this account of Russian invasion of Ukraine through the eyes of a Ukrainian novelist and poet who not only lives through the surreal horror of this injustice but also joins an NGO … Continue reading “Looking at Women Looking at War” by Victoria Amelina| books are life
In life, the journey is the reward. Old Timer certainly has had a journey through this life. For nearly forty years he has been both a geek and an assassin. Despite someone at his company having given him the contract decades ago, nobody there actually knew what he did, just that the client paid. Had he told anyone about it, especially his coworkers, they would have laughed in his face. Since late January, 1992, he … Five Nuclear Wars You Can WinRead more The post Five Nuclear Wars You Can ...| Logikal Blog
Will there be a harsh enough winter to impact this?| CFACT
Foreign policy requires balancing the interests of all parties.| Modern Age
The US has announced plans to ship 3,350 air-launched Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles to Ukraine […] The post New US Administration, New Wonder Weapons for Ukraine appeared first on TheAltWorld.| TheAltWorld
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood at Lafayette Park, framed by cameras and fatigue. His day had begun behind the colonnades of the White House with Donald Trump, stretched into meetings with Europeans. He was supposed to brief the press at the Hay-Adams hotel, but the Secret Service closed it off. “Not enough room,” they told us. Zelenskyy […] The post Trump Is the Rainmaker Now. The Ukraine Peace Deal Will Be His. appeared first on The Pavlovic Today.| The Pavlovic Today
The 2025 Alaska Summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin opened Friday with a symbolic handshake and military flyover before the two leaders sat down for talks. At 11:08 a.m. local time, both leaders deplaned separately, walking down red carpets rolled to their respective planes. They met where the carpets formed a […] The post Alaska Summit Underway as Trump Meets Putin appeared first on The Pavlovic Today.| The Pavlovic Today
Aboard Air Force One, Trump says a Ukraine ceasefire could happen “rapidly” if Putin cooperates, leaving room for a possible Trump–Putin deal.| The Pavlovic Today
Pope Leo XIV marked the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence day—Aug. 24—by sending a message to the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and by telling pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square that he joined Ukrainians in asking the Lord “to grant peace to their martyred country.” Ukraine gained its independence from the former Soviet Union on Aug. […] The post Pope Leo sends letter to Zelensky and prays for peace on Ukraine’s independence day appeared first on America Maga...| America Magazine
The pope issued his appeal at the end of his public audience in the Vatican on Wednesday, as efforts are underway to bring a ceasefire in Gaza and broker a peace accord between Ukraine and Russia. The post Pope Leo sets Friday as day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“I ask all the faithful to spend Aug. 22 in fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to grant us peace and justice and to dry the tears of those who suffer because of the armed conflicts underway.” The post Pope Leo calls on faithful to pray and fast for peace in Holy Land and Ukraine this Friday appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
From the Telegram channel of MoD Russia. August 12, 2025. ⚡️According to available information received through several channels, the Kiev regime is preparing a provocation to foil the Russian-American talks scheduled for 15 August 2025. To this end, on Monday, … Continue reading →| Beorn's Beehive
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods over its Russian oil imports has escalated tensions between Washington and one of its key Indo-Pacific allies.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Ukraine’s 2025 wheat harvest is forecast at a maximum of 21.8 million metric tons, down from 22.7 million tons in 2024, the UAC farmers’ union said on Wednesday, slightly raising its outlook for this year’s corn crop. The post Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Russia has repeatedly said that the alliance is directly involved in the conflict by supplying weapons and training the Ukrainian military. According to Moscow, NATO's unprecedented activity near Russia's borders is aimed at confrontation.| Sputnik Africa
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Life in Ukraine's frontline regions is difficult to predict, but humanitarian activists are creating small islands of normalcy and warmth. Vitaliia Kushmyruk, shares the stories of three activists and the part they are playing to bring comfort to their communities. The post Ukrainian Local Leaders Carving Out Spaces of Safety and Warmth in Frontline Zones appeared first on Views & Voices.| Views & Voices
Lettre de La Vigie du 27 août 2025| La Vigie
De vraies négociations semblent avoir commencé à Anchorage. Nul ne sait si la paix entre la Russie et l'Urkaine est au bout mais c'est désormais une possibilité.| La Vigie
Analyse d'un énième échec de Trump avec Moscou.| La Vigie
Être à l’UJFP impliquerait ainsi un soutien indifférencié au « mouvement national ukrainien », ce qui de la part d’une organisation juive est assez sidérant sachant que le régime de Kiev exalte Bandera, un pogromiste de masse! Lisez et abonnez vous à INITIATIVE COMMUNISTE.| INITIATIVE COMMUNISTE
Ukraine’s 2025 wheat harvest is forecast at a maximum of 21.8 million metric tons, down from 22.7 million tons in 2024, the UAC farmers’ union said on Wednesday, slightly raising its outlook for this year’s corn crop. The post Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
Ukraine's government has introduced a bill that would strengthen penalties for discrimination, hate crimes, and hate speech, including protections for sexual| Erasing 76 Crimes
The failure of this week’s meeting in Washington to move the needle forward toward peace hinges, in my opinion, on the failure of the participants to properly understand the security dilemma they are facing. Rather than seeking security for all, Europe is still seeking partial security, only for Ukraine. This short-sightedness stems from the desire to punish Russia, which argues that it is only defending its national interests. It is telling that, toward the end of their joint press confere...| Responsible Statecraft
President Trump's meetings on Monday with his European and Ukrainian counterparts generated what appeared to be a consensus on a host of key war termination issues, the biggest among them being a format for viable security guarantees to Ukraine. Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin has acquiesced to “Article 5-like” guarantees for Kyiv, a development that drew praise from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the European leaders in attendance. This proposal is not ...| Responsible Statecraft
President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a host of European leaders in the White House Monday to discuss a framework for a deal to end the war. The big takeaway: that all parties appear to agree that the U.S. and Europe would provide some sort of postwar security guarantees to deter another Russian invasion. What that might look like is still undefined. Trump also suggested an agreement would require “possible exchanges of territory” and consider the “w...| Responsible Statecraft
If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cannot agree in principle with the contours of a peace deal mapped out by President Trump, then the war will continue into 2026. I’d encourage him to take the deal, even if it may cause him to lose power. The stakes couldn’t be higher ahead of the showdown in the Oval Office today between President Donald Trump and President Zelensky, supported by EU leaders and the Secretary General of NATO. Following the Alaska Summit, President Trump has articu...| Responsible Statecraft
In Alaska he found reality: he is now embracing an agreement without demanding a ceasefire first, which would have never worked anyway.| Responsible Statecraft
Celebrations in support of Ukraine kicked off this month with a breakfast gathering in the Sacramento area. The Ukrainian American House, located in Rancho Cordova, is a hub for the Ukrainian American population. In early August, the California Chamber of Commerce participated in the Ukrainian American House Business and Community Breakfast. It was a precursor […] The post CalChamber, California Show Support for Rebuilding Ukraine appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
European officials say their presence at the White House is designed to prevent Trump and Putin from dictating the contours of a deal without them. The post Trump Pressures Ukraine to Abandon NATO and Crimea appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
The U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India until the issue of tariffs is resolved, White House, Washington, August 7, 2025 Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s remark on Wednesday that the US tariff hike is unlikely to have any “major impact” on India’s economy, “subject to retaliatory … Continue reading "India’s existential angst to confront Western imperialism" The post India’s existential angst to confront Western ...| Indian Punchline
Ukrainian Kraken unit killed Sergei Melnikov, the chief of staff of Russia's Storm Ossetia battalion, and his driver in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast in late December, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Jan. 5.| The Kyiv Independent
Early in this war, Russia’s hawks talked openly of the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons. That talk has begun anew. A desperate Vladimir Putin is a dangerous Vladimir Putin, and there …| Patrick J. Buchanan - Official Website
Every year, ACN helps provide summer camps for close to 100,000 children and young people in need. This year, a group of Portuguese students decided to do their part to help those in Ukraine benefit from this experience. A group of Portuguese students raised hundreds of dollars to help provide summer camps for Ukrainian children, […] The post Students’ dedication bears fruit for Ukrainian children appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
At 45, the Ukrainian bishop Maksym Ryabukha is one of the youngest bishops in the world. He is also in charge of one of the most delicate territories in the world: east-central Ukraine, covering the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. Half of his exarchate – the eastern Christian equivalent of a diocese – […] The post Greek-Catholic Bishop of Donetsk: “Before the war, we had over 80 parishes, but more than half closed, are under occupation, or were destroyed” appe...| Church in Need
Ukraine is seeking to more weapons from the West amid concerns that, even after a pair of summits in the United States, Russia is “not interested” in peace, a senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mykhaylo Podolyak, told Current Time.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Ukrainian drone operators have equipped small UAVs with net launchers that can intercept Russian drones flying above the battlefield. Soldiers who spoke to RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service say the unorthodox defense has helped neutralize Russian attacks and offers infantry life-saving protection.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Few families remain in the village of Maksymivka, near Ukraine's Black Sea coast. As the country prepares to observe Independence Day on August 24, some residents say the holiday evokes hopes for a Ukrainian victory, while others focus on the mounting human cost of the war.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, national security, and conflicts around the world. Photo / Image: A competitor from Guatemala zeroes his weapon before the start of Fuerzas Comando 2025at Ilopango, El Salvador, Aug. 18, 2025. Fuerzas Comando [...]| SOF News
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have updates on the advent of “swarm drones”, lessons [...]| SOF News
The news on how drones are changing the battlefield continues to appear in the media each week – with new developments and commentary providing informative and interesting reading. This week we have an update on a new U.S. drone called [...]| SOF News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies have met with Donald Trump for a charm offensive. Plus: Massive anti-war protests rock Israel, the ONS declares average rents in England to be unaffordable, and author Sally Rooney has been reported to the police over her support for Palestine Action. With Aaron Bastani and Tadhg Hickey.…| Novara Media
'We will not stop reminding everyone that Ukraine needs strong support'| Edmonton Journal
During the ongoing discussion about ending the War on Ukraine, few want to listen to Ukrainians. The Ukrainians are feeling the full force of a genocidal effort to eliminate their nation. It is not right that others seek to decide their fate. The frank words of Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian ... Read more The post Listening to What a Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Says About the Peace Negotiations appeared first on The American TFP.| The American TFP
After the Alaskan Summit, the road to peace in Ukraine has been a rollercoaster ride. One day, Western leaders trace some red lines in the sand, and the next, the winds of chaos erase them. Some call for a ceasefire, while others claim it is not necessary. European leaders gather in Washington ... Read more The post The Dishonorable “Give Russia Everything It Wants and Just Call it Peace” Mindset appeared first on The American TFP.| The American TFP
In a significant diplomatic push, President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in pivotal discussions with key European leaders on Saturday, 23 August 2025, centred on| Central News
Amid all the talk of “breakthroughs” in the swirl of summitry to settle the Ukraine war over the past several days, by far the biggest was the recognition, at long last, that none of the players in this long-running tragedy will be secure until they all are.| Compact
Beginning August 21, “Hold the Light,” a Light Remedies photo art exhibit to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, will be on view at Gallery 16TEN in Georgetown. “Hold the Light is […]| The Georgetowner
Photo credit:: Ministère de la Défense ukrainien, CC-BY-SA 2.0. Sasha Yaropolskaya and Philippe Alcoy interviewed LeftEast editor Volodymyr Ishchenko, a Ukrainian sociologist who was an activist and participant in several left-wing initiatives in Ukraine before moving to Germany in 2019. Ishchenko currently works at Berlin’s Freie Universität, continuing his research into the Ukrainian revolutions, the left, and the political violence of the far right, which he has been studying for 20 ...| Lefteast
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022 and has shocked the world. Here at Shake A Cocktail we find it equally concerning. We have seen the news about major global brands quitting the Russian economy, and as we often do, we got to thinking about vodka. In particular, we started researching alternatives to Russian […] The post Alternatives to Russian vodka appeared first on Shake a Cocktail.| Shake a Cocktail
Household electricity bills are effectively subsidising data centres by hundreds of millions of euro a year, an investigation by the Sunday Independent can reveal.| Irish Independent
From the commentary, "Trump's and Zelynskyy's attitude toward Putin should be "don't trust and consider sanctions" if a peace deal can't be reached."| West Central Tribune
Gallup surveys in 137 countries show Russia's image has suffered worldwide since it began its war in Ukraine. The majority of the world now disapproves of Russia's leadership.| Gallup.com
Reflections on the Alaska and Washington Summits The first months of Trump’s return to office have been dominated by one question: what will he do about Ukraine? Supporters insist he alone can brin…| Branislav L. Slantchev
Vorgestern ist der Anarchist und Künstler David Chichkan im Kampf gegen den russischen Faschismus in der Region Zaporischja bei der […]| Anarchist Black Cross Dresden
Russia continues to recruit Central Asian migrants and convicts to fill the ranks of its depleting armed forces in Ukraine. Russian authorities use various methods -- from enticements to coercion -- to enlist Central Asians to the Kremlin's ongoing war.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
The most culturally consequential fictional fantasy land ever authored is not Oz or Narnia or Middle Earth, but the liberal Zionist creation of Alternate Reality Israel.| Caitlin Johnstone
This year’s World Humanitarian Day feels ever more urgent, with protracted conflict and a fragile climate impacting millions of people globally. The theme is ‘Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities’. The post World Humanitarian Day 2025: Global solidarity with our national healthcare workers appeared first on UK-Med.| UK-Med
As Ukraine’s president prepared for a high-stakes visit to Washington, DC, the Chinese artist and activist visited Eastern Ukraine| The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
President Trump on Thursday suggested he supports Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory in a provocative post on Truth Social, which comes less than a week after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in […]| News From Antiwar.com
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that any talks about security guarantees for Ukraine must involve Russia, calling the discussions about guarantees without Moscow’s participation “utopian thinking that leads nowhere.” Lavrov’s comments come as a group of European countries led by the UK and France, which is calling itself the “Coalition of the […]| News From Antiwar.com
Western leaders have praised talks between Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky and United States president Donald Trump on Monday as a breakthrough. They discussed the possibility of European states providing “security guarantees” for Ukraine, with “coordination” from the US. Last time Zelensky visited the White House he was given an infamous dressing down by Trump. Zelensky...| Socialist Worker
U.S. President Donald Trump connected his efforts to broker peace in Ukraine with a personal, spiritual aspiration during a Fox News interview on August 19. The 79-year-old American leader has previously hinted that he sees ending the war, which has raged since February 2022, as a path to securing the Nobel Peace Prize — an […]| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 15th, the American and Russian presidents will meet in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine—without Ukrainians, or even Europeans, in the room. Quick results are unlikely, and in any case, Europeans still have the cards to shape them| European Council on Foreign Relations
During Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, US President Donald Trump said he would work to coordinate a summit between the Ukrainian president and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Ukrainians in Kyiv told RFE/RL they feared that such a meeting was unlikely to lead to a peace deal.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
The US is negotiating surrender, not a ceasefire| indi.ca
