Lavrov demands a Russian veto on Ukraine’s security. He revives the 2022 Istanbul draft with Moscow & Beijing as guarantors. Lavrov: Putin will meet Zelenskyy only after prep talks and if Kyiv resolves the legitimacy of who signs any deal, Reuters/Guardian.[Zero concessions] 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Lavrov rejects European troops as Russia launches massive drone and missile strikes
Lavrov ruled out European troops in Ukraine after a settlement. He called them foreign intervention and absolutely unacceptable. On the same day, Russia launched 574 drones & 40 missiles. Strikes killed 1, injured 15, and hit Lviv — 26 homes, a kindergarten, offices damaged. 2/
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Ukraine condemns Russia’s destruction of religious sites on remembrance day
On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we remember and strongly condemn Russia’s crimes against Ukraine’s religious communities. Since the start of its full-scale war, Russia has massively destroyed religious sites
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Ukraine strikes Crimea drone base; Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely despite Trump’s peace push.
Ukraine hits Russian drone base at occupied Crimean airfield, Navy claims; Putin-Zelensky meeting 'not ready at all,' Kremlin says despite Trump push for peace deal; and more.
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An elderly Ukrainian woman killed by Russian soldiers
An old Ukrainian lady, pulling a shopping cart or a suitcase, murdered by Russian soldiers.
— Jimmy Rushton (@JimmySecUK) 22 août 2025
This is the reality of Russia's war of annihilation against the Ukrainian people. https://t.co/EetCjF2ocBAn elderly Ukrainian woman, pulling a shopping cart or a suitcase, murdered by Russian soldiers. This is the reality of Russia's war of annihilation against the Ukrainian people.
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Planners explore Ukraine security after war
U.S. and European military planners are exploring post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, though the path to peace remains uncertain. Zelenskyy says daily talks help shape Ukraine’s future security. Defense chiefs from seven nations met in Washington this week. 4X
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Lavrov criticizes European adventurism; Trump doubts Putin’s peace desire.
Russian FM Lavrov accused Ukraine’s European backers of “adventurism” for sidelining Moscow in security talks. Trump noted that Putin may not actually want a peace deal. 3/
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Zelenskyy says Russia attacks US firm to dodge peace talks
Zelenskyy says Russia’s massive overnight attacks show it is dodging peace talks. Despite global diplomacy, continued strikes including on a US-owned firm — signal Russia’s disinterest in ending the war, Reuters. 1/
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Zelenskyy says Russian strike on US firm is attack on American investment
Zelenskyy called Russia’s missile strike on a US-owned electronics firm, a civilian goods maker, a “telling” attack on American investment. Russia says it targeted Ukrainian energy, airfields, and military facilities. 2/
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Trump threatens massive sanctions or tariffs on Russia and Ukraine in 2 weeks
Trump and his two weeks, again!
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 22 août 2025
Trump: I think I'll know the attitude of Russia and Ukraine. In 2 weeks I’m going to make a decision. It’s going to be very important — massive sanctions, massive tariffs, both, or do nothing and say it’s your fight. 1/ pic.twitter.com/8OT2TwMqBMTrump and his two weeks, again! Trump: I think I'll know the attitude of Russia and Ukraine. In 2 weeks I’m going to make a decision. It’s going to be very important — massive sanctions, massive tariffs, both, or do nothing and say it’s your fight. 1/