Ukraine rushed the Azov, 33rd, 59th, and 93rd brigades to plug gaps. Many have been fighting since 2014, and soldiers are exhausted. The draft now covers men aged 25–60, while those over 60 can volunteer. Recruitment remains insufficient despite billboard campaigns.
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Syrskyi: Russia intensifies Donetsk attacks for leverage in talks
Gen. Syrskyi: Russia hits harder in north Donetsk while pressing Pokrovsk. Commander Palisa: Putin doesn’t care how many Russians die or how much equipment is lost. He wants Donetsk for leverage in talks. Russia holds ~75% of Donetsk, demands all of Donbas. 2/
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Putin uses small infiltration groups near Pokrovsk; Ukraine cuts off salients
Putin uses small infiltration groups near Pokrovsk to grab land before talks, NYT. He sends troops on foot to bypass defenses and inch forward. In early Aug Russians pushed near Pokrovsk & Dobropillia. On Aug 15 Ukrainians cut off two rabbit ear salients, trapping troops. 1/
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Operational information as of 22:00 21.08.2025 on the invasion
Operational information as of 22:00 21.08.2025 regarding the Russian invasion https://facebook.com/share/1AyDF6krZ8/
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Bipartisan bill sanctions Russia’s partners, pressures Trump if Putin delays
The bipartisan bill, which has been in the works for months, sanctions Russia's trading partners. If Putin delays or refuses to meet Zelenskyy, the bill would force Trump to act and apply further pressure. 2/
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Trump bill uses secondary sanctions to force Putin to negotiate with Zelenskyy
Politico: Trump has a bill ready that could force Putin back to the negotiation table. Imposing secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners if Putin doesn't meet with Zelenskyy by Sept. 15. The bill has 84 sponsors and could pressure Russia’s wartime economy. 1/
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Russia demands seat at table; Lavrov insists on shaping any plan
Russia demands a seat at the table. Lavrov says Moscow must shape any plan, even as Trump claims Putin accepted Ukraine’s need for guarantees.
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Europeans want NATO-style protections; Trump refuses US troops
Europeans want NATO-style Article 5-like protections. Trump refuses U.S. boots on the ground, but claimed France, Germany, and Britain may send theirs.
Publics in those countries remain skeptical about dying for Ukraine.
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Talks on security guarantees for Ukraine begin Thursday
Talks start Thursday with European and Ukrainian security advisers to define what guarantees could look like. Options on the table:
— U.S. air support
— intelligence and surveillance aid
— Black Sea naval presence
— legal guarantees with possible congressional vote
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Most Americans back Ukraine aid
Most Americans, including Republicans, support continued military aid to Ukraine.