Trump told European leaders that his primary goal is to seek an immediate ceasefire instead of negotiating territories. But yesterday Trump told reporters that his discussion with Putin will also be an exchange of views on borders and territories. 3/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Trump offers US-Europe security guarantees for Ukraine, no NATO
3. Binding Western security guarantees.
4. Ukraine's participation.
5. US-Europe support. Trump signaled US willingness to provide joint security guarantees with Europe for Ukraine but ruled out NATO involvement. 2/ -
Trump and EU leaders agree Ukraine must negotiate territory directly with Russia
WSJ: Trump agreed with European leaders not to negotiate territorial issues with Putin. Ukraine must discuss that directly with Russia. European leaders presented 5 red lines: 1. Cease-fire as a prerequisite.
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Russian-linked church faces potential ban in Ukraine
Source: https://
kyivindependent.com/russian-linked
-church-faces-potential-ban-in-ukraine-as-it-remains-reluctant-to-officially-cut-ties-with-moscow/
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Ukraine gives Russian-linked church deadline to cut Moscow ties
Ukraine’s State Service gave the Russian-linked church until Aug. 18 to cut Moscow ties and quit Russian governing bodies. Spokesman Klyment insists they’re already independent. Experts say Russia funds the church via sanctioned tycoon Novynskyi. 3/
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Church registration revocations and Russian influence in peace talks
Courts could revoke parish registrations, but churches can appeal to Ukraine’s Supreme Court and the ECHR. Some officials see the ban law as a “smokescreen” to avoid real action. Russia has used the church issue in peace talks to maintain influence in Ukraine. 5X
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Ukraine law forces Russian Orthodox Church to cut Moscow ties or face ban
A recent Ukraine's law requires Russian Orthodox Church sever Moscow ties or face ban. 100 priests investigated for treason, 26 convicted. Church claims independence but canonical/financial links remain, Kyiv Independent. 1/
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Zelenskyy revokes Metropolitan Onufriy’s citizenship over Russian passport
Zelenskyy revoked Metropolitan Onufriy’s Ukrainian citizenship over an alleged Russian passport, which he denies. His church claimed “full independence” in 2022, but ties to Moscow remain. Since 2019, 15% of its parishes have joined Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church. 2/
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Statement on the ongoing liberation of Ukrainian territory
Очищення нашої землі від окупанта триває. І триватиме до моменту, поки останній ворожий солдат не залишить територію України… або не залишиться тут навічно ☠️ pic.twitter.com/Zx7HBGo2Cb
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 15 août 2025Очищення нашої землі від окупанта триває. І триватиме до моменту, поки останній ворожий солдат не залишить територію України… або не залишиться тут навічно
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Daily report on Russian equipment and personnel losses
Втрати особового складу окупантів знизились, водночас зросло ураження артилерії.
Підтверджено знищення літака ворога, а також 6-й день поспіль мінусується його РСЗВ. Бажаємо всім Силам оборони України вдалої пʼятниці!