All of Putin’s demands — restoring the Russian church, making Russian an official language, limiting the size of Ukraine’s army — are unacceptable. The people reject them, and Putin knows it. They have nothing to do with peace. 4/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Impossible to hand over Donbas; ceasefire and negotiations needed
It is impossible to hand over Donbas to Putin — both military and constitutional reasons make this unfeasible. Putin is making irrelevant and unacceptable demands to prolong the war. What’s needed now is a ceasefire and serious negotiations on a deal. 2/
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Zelenskyy meets Trump with European leaders to expose Putin’s deception
Zelenskyy is going to meet Trump with European leaders — Von der Leyen, Rutte, Macron, Starmer, Merz, Meloni, Stubb. This is unprecedented. The goal is to show that Putin is trying to deceive Trump. 1/
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Zelensky: Peace through strength possible with Trump
Today, Zelenskyy: We can only force Russia to make peace through force, and President Trump has that force.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 août 2025
Ukrainian President discussed the situation on the battlefield and the strong joint diplomatic capabilities of the USA, Ukraine, and Europe with Keith Kellogg. pic.twitter.com/fD98KAN3dXToday, Zelenskyy: We can only force Russia to make peace through force, and President Trump has that force. Ukrainian President discussed the situation on the battlefield and the strong joint diplomatic capabilities of the USA, Ukraine, and Europe with Keith Kellogg.
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Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington to oppose Russia on Donbas
Zelenskyy arrived to Washington with Starmer, Macron, Merz, von der Leyen, Rutte to prevent clashes and strengthen European influence. The European delegation aims to oppose handing Donbas to Russia, demand an end to attacks before talks, and secure US-backed guarantees. 3/
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Analysts: Trump favors peace deal, may back concessions; Ukraine, Europe blame Putin
Analysts warn Alaska summit outcomes show Trump favors a full peace deal first and may support Ukrainian territorial concessions, requiring robust pushback. The strategy of Ukraine and Europe is to frame Putin, not Zelenskyy, as the obstacle to peace.
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British officials coach Zelenskyy to praise Trump publicly
British officials, including Jonathan Powell, now coach Zelenskyy to start US talks with gratitude and praise Trump publicly. Starmer praised Trump after the Alaska summit instead of condemning him. He framed US efforts as moving toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. 2/
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Starmer coached Zelenskyy to praise Trump, says Telegraph
The Telegraph: Starmer coached Zelenskyy to praise Trump first and avoid provocation to protect Ukraine. Starmer’s Feb 27 meeting with Trump secured Chagos deal support, trade talks, and a state visit. Zelensky’s Feb 28 Oval Office meeting failed. 1/
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US and allies consider Ukraine security guarantees outside NATO
Whitaker: Security guarantees for Ukraine would be outside NATO, even if the US joins. Witkoff mentioned Article 5-like guarantees: attack on one, attack on all.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 août 2025
A coalition of the willing — France, Germany, UK, possibly the US. White House meeting will consider this. 1/ pic.twitter.com/DUBl8InT92Whitaker: Security guarantees for Ukraine would be outside NATO, even if the US joins. Witkoff mentioned Article 5-like guarantees: attack on one, attack on all. A coalition of the willing — France, Germany, UK, possibly the US. White House meeting will consider this. 1/
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Russia attacks Sumy State University, destroying academic building and e-sports club
On the night of August 18, Russia barbarically attacked Sumy State University with missiles and drones, destroying the main academic building and the student e-sports club. Russia has never abandoned the initial objectives of its war. It attacks not only the lives of Ukrainians