When Trump's peace summits are accelerating the negotiation process, and Zelenskyy confirms that elections may take place soon. 3/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zaluzhny launches campaign, says Katie’s source
Zaluzhny, former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and now ambassador to the UK, has effectively launched his campaign, according to Katie’s source. 2/
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Zaluzhny prepares presidential campaign to challenge Zelenskyy
Gen. Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, is preparing for the presidential election in opposition to Zelenskyy, Katie Livingstone reports. Katie: A source close to the future campaign says that his headquarters is already working in London and recruiting staff. 1/
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Media shifts from warnings to praise after Trump softens stance
After the meeting, Trump softened his stance. The media narrative shifted from warnings to praise for “positive signals” during his Aug 18 White House talks with Zelensky and European leaders. 6X
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Witkoff: Moscow’s occupation legitimized by referendums
In an interview with Tucker, Witkoff claimed Moscow’s occupation was legitimized by “referendums” where a supposed majority voted for Russian rule. 3/
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Trump talks land swaps, Putin maximalist, Europe guarantees, Ukraine decides
Trump talks about “land swaps,” but Putin sticks to maximalist demands. Europe offers security guarantees
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Ukraine still holds key Donbas urban belt with 100k remaining residents
The key area Ukraine still holds is a 45 km urban belt in Donbas: Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, Kostyantynivka. Once 300k people, now ~100k remain. Kramatorsk is the logistics hub, only 20 km from Russian lines, yet still linked to Kyiv by daily trains. 2/
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Putin demands Ukraine leave Donetsk and Luhansk; Kyiv’s red lines
Putin demanded Ukraine leave all of Donetsk and Luhansk. Kyiv’s red lines: no loss of sovereignty, no recognition of Russian land, no retreat from free territory. 3/
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Fortified belt loss exposes Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro to glide bombs, Ukrainians reject concessions
losing the fortified belt opens Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro to glide bombs. Russian troops would gain space for deeper incursions from both east and south. 78% of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions. MPs warn any withdrawal = treason charges for leaders. Society, military,
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European leaders tell Trump giving up Donbas like US handing over Florida
FT: European leaders at the White House told Trump: giving up Donbas would be like the US handing over Florida. Zelenskyy used the map brought to show 1,300 km of frontline. Trump called it “great.” 1/