Russia-Ukraine war

Zelensky says he would not withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine cannot withdraw its troops from Donbass, as it fears a "future offensive" from there.

European defense plants growing 3 times faster amid Russia’s war against Ukraine: FT

European defense factories are expanding at triple speed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing its analysis of satellite data.

Ukraine softens stance on land concessions: Telegraph

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could agree to concede land to Russia and the freezing of the current front lines as part of a potential conflict settlement, the Daily Telegraph has reported, citing sources. Publicly, however, he has refused to consider giving up territory.

‘No sign’ Russia preparing for ending war: Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russia is preparing to stage new offensives in Ukraine and has shown "no sign" of readiness for a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future

26 European heads of state and governments have announced in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.

Europe ‘lacks strength’ to support Ukraine: Times

Europe does not have the capability to help Ukraine in any meaningful way, whether in pushing for better negotiating terms or enforcing a future ceasefire, according to a report by The Times.

Trump says Zelensky won’t attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia negotiations should follow

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed during a press conference that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will not take part in his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for Aug. 15 in Alaska.

NATO chief concedes future peace accord may acknowledge Russian control of occupied Ukrainian land

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated Ukraine may ultimately have to accept de facto Russian control over parts of its occupied territory as part of a future peace agreement.

Ukraine’s backers reneging on military personnel pledges: Sunday Times

Members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing”, comprised of Kiev’s European backers, will not be sending troops to Ukraine despite previously floating the idea, The Sunday Times has reported, citing an anonymous source.

US VP says Ukraine peace accord not gonna make ‘anybody super happy’

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has praised President Donald Trump's "peacemaking abilitie" in an interview, though he admitted the U.S.-brokered settlement to end Russia's war against Ukraine would likely not "make anybody super happy" and may not succeed at all.

European leaders seek talks with Trump before Putin meeting: Bloomberg

European leaders are seeking to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Zelensky not invited to Putin-Trump summit in Alaska: WaPo

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been invited to attend next week’s summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in the US, the Washington Post has reported, citing an official briefed on the negotiations.

European leaders call for more ‘pressure’ on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit

European leaders announced Sunday that only "an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure" on Russia can bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

White House mulling Zelensky invite to Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an Alaskan summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official told The Hill.

Zelensky risks angering Trump: NYT

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky could find himself on the wrong side of the US president after he publicly criticized Donald Trump’s remark about the potential need for Kiev and Moscow to swap territories in order to end the Ukraine conflict, the New York Times has reported.

‘Ukrainians will not gift their land’: Zelensky dismisses idea of territorial concessions to end Russia’s war

President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected the idea of ceding any Ukrainian territory to end Russia's war, following U.S. President Donald Trump's statement of a possible territorial "swapping."

US can retake weapons destined for Ukraine: CNN

The Pentagon has a policy in place allowing US-made weapons intended for Ukraine to be redirected back to American stockpiles, CNN has reported, citing a confidential memo seen by several sources.

Putin proposed halting war in exchange for Ukraine’s eastern regions: WSJ

Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a sweeping proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine during a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, offering a halt in hostilities in exchange for Ukraine's eastern regions, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing European and Ukrainian officials.

Trump declines to call Witkoff–Putin meeting a breakthrough, warns of more secondary sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to describe a meeting between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a breakthrough, noting that additional U.S. secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners are likely to be imposed.

Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil trades to pressure Moscow into peace accord

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced

Trump pledges to pull US out of Ukraine ‘mess’

Washington is working hard to withdraw itself from the “mess” of the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday.

EU seeking to impose sanctions against China: Politico

The EU is considering imposing sanctions on China over its alleged support for the Russian military, Politico has reported, citing a diplomat. The plan is reportedly based on recent media allegations.

Mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian forces fighting near the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast include foreign mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and several African countries, citing front-line reports from Ukrainian troops.

Witkoff may visit Russia this week: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may travel to Russia on Aug. 6 or 7 — just days before a deadline for Moscow to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary tariffs targeting its oil exports.

Ukraine puts sanctions against dozens of individuals, several entities from Russia, Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on Sunday imposing sanctions against 94 individuals and five legal entities, primarily targeting the captains of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" vessels.

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