Officials did not disclose details but confirmed it raised Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian children. Moscow claims it evacuated children for safety, but the UN says Russia has violated millions of children’s rights since the 2022 invasion and inflicted severe suffering. 2X
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Melania sends personal letter to Putin on Ukrainian children
Melania is a true friend of Ukraine! She sent Putin a personal letter on abducted Ukrainian children, which Trump handed him at the Alaska summit. Ukraine says the deportation of tens of thousands of children is a war crime and meets the UN definition of genocide. – Reuters 1/
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European leaders: no forced border changes; Russia launches 85 drones
European leaders: “Borders must not change by force” and Ukraine’s forces must face “no limitations.” Putin made no commitments. Russia launched 85 drones and 1 ballistic missile overnight. 5/
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Trump may pressure Zelenskyy for territorial concessions, EU fears
Some EU officials fear Trump may pressure Zelenskyy for territorial concessions to reach a deal. Past Trump-Zelenskyy meetings were tense, including a shouting match in February, but ties have since improved. 6X
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Trump backs peace deal, Zelenskyy refuses Donbas, Russia seeks full control
Trump emphasized the best way to end the war is a peace agreement, not a mere ceasefire, and is ready to guarantee Ukraine’s security without involving NATO. Zelenskyy repeatedly refuses to cede all of Donetsk and Luhansk. Russia wants full control of Donbas. 4/
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump Monday; possible trilateral summit with Putin
Zelenskyy will meet Trump Monday in Washington as Ukraine and European allies push for a trilateral summit with Putin to end the war. Trump confirmed the meeting and said a trilateral meeting with Putin “could be scheduled if all works out.” 2/
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European leaders support summit, say Russia not ending war soon
European leaders support a trilateral summit but note Russia shows no intention to end the war soon. Kaja Kallas: President Trump’s resolve to get a peace deal is vital… Russia has no intention of ending this war anytime soon. 3/
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Trump: Putin demands Ukraine cede entire Donbas region
Bloomberg: Trump said on the call that while it’s up to Ukraine to decide on what to do with its territory, Putin’s stance hasn’t changed — he still wants Kyiv to cede control of the entire Donbas region in Ukraine’s east. [According to sources who chose to remain anonymous]
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Occupants tried to transport cannon via blown bridge
"Підмочили" плани ворога
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) 16 août 2025
Окупанти не полишають спроб діяти на Північно-Слобожанському напрямку. Цього разу вони намагалися провезти гармату вантажівкою… через річку, підірваним мостом…
Результат у відео комунікаційного підрозділу 47 ОМБр «Маґура» pic.twitter.com/iGLxiqgQG8The enemy hasn't abandoned their attempts to operate in the North Slobozhanskyi direction. This time, they tried to transport a cannon by truck… across a river, over a blown-up bridge… Result in the video from the communications unit of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "MAGURA"
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Ukraine’s largest student migration wave raises return concerns
Stadnyi: This is the largest student migration wave in Ukraine’s modern history. The question is not only how many leave, but how many will come back. 7X