Syrskyi: On Pokrovsk direction, enemy launches about 50 assaults daily. This is currently the most difficult section of the front. 3/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelensky and Trump: Ukraine trust at stake
Source: https://
nytimes.com/2025/08/18/us/
politics/zelensky-trump-ukraine-trust.html
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Rutte praises Trump’s role, Fried proposes European forces with US backup
Rutte called Trump’s role in security guarantees “a big step” and a “breakthrough.” Ex-amb. Fried proposed Europeans deploy forces in Ukraine with US backup. Trump admitted the war is “one of the most difficult, very complex,” despite once vowing to end it in 24 hours. 5/
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Trump, Zelenskyy, EU leaders advance Putin meeting; Taylor warns Kyiv
Trump at WH meeting with Zelenskyy & EU leaders: “We’re going to make sure it works.” Talks advanced plans for a Zelenskyy-Putin meeting. Ex-amb. Taylor warned Kyiv won’t accept political assurances: “That doesn’t give them the security they need.” 2/
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Zelenskyy details $90B US weapons deal, Trump shifts on Ukraine defense
Zelenskyy said security guarantees mean Ukraine buying $90B in US weapons via Europe, while the US would purchase Ukrainian drones. Trump shifted from insisting Europe alone should handle Ukraine’s defense. 3/
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NYT: Trump’s credibility as Ukraine security guarantor questioned
NYT: Trump’s credibility as a security guarantor for Ukraine is questioned due to his record of flip-flops and broken promises. He gave only vague assurances that the US would ensure Ukraine’s safety if Zelenskyy strikes a deal with Putin to stop fighting. 1/
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Kyiv insists on credible binding guarantees before broader peace talks
Kyiv insists guarantees must be credible and binding before wider peace talks, while rejecting Russian attempts to tie them to territorial concessions. 4X
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Trump offers air cover, rejects Ukraine NATO, proposes Article 5-like guarantees
Trump told Fox News the US is ready to provide air cover: “We will help by air.” He said Ukraine won’t join NATO but agreed to work on “Article 5-like” guarantees with Europeans. 2/
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Russia rejects NATO in Ukraine, Putin suggests China as guarantor
The Russian Foreign Ministry “categorically” rejected any NATO-linked presence in Ukraine. Putin told Trump he could discuss guarantees but named China as a potential guarantor. 3/
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Trump calls Putin, urges direct meeting with Zelensky on territorial demands
Trump called Putin on Monday evening and told him he will have to meet directly with Zelensky to discuss his territorial demands and urged him to be ‘realistic’. 2/