Europe seeks US help with satellites for GPS and reconnaissance and continued supply of Patriot and Nasams missiles to Ukraine. The UK has pledged Typhoon jets to western Ukraine and a 3,000–5,000-strong brigade for training. 3/
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Lavrov opposes Western troops, seeks Russia-China veto on Ukraine aid
Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov opposes any Western troops in Ukraine, arguing that Russia and China should veto Western military aid. He referenced a 2022 Istanbul proposal giving the five permanent UN Security Council members veto power over such support. 4/
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European leaders request jets in Romania after Trump’s refusal
Following Trump’s refusal to send US troops to Ukraine but openness to “air” support, European leaders requested jets in Romania to deter Russia. Gen. Dan Caine met UK, German, French, Finnish, and Italian military chiefs in Washington to discuss US aid specifics. 2/
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European nations urge Trump to deploy F-35s to Romania for Ukraine
European nations urge Trump to send US F-35 fighter jets to Romania as part of a security guarantee for Ukraine — The Times. The planes would deploy to Mihail Kogalniceanu airbase, being expanded to become NATO’s largest in Europe. 1/
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Trump hints at possible Ukraine outcome
❗️Donald Trump said that the United States will determine in about two weeks whether a settlement in Ukraine is possible, after which it may choose a different path. pic.twitter.com/3YP3Zsrqm1
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 21 août 2025Donald Trump said that the United States will decide within about two weeks whether a settlement in Ukraine is possible, after which it may choose a different path.
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15,000 books burned in Sumy State University attack
Flames consumed 15,000 books at Sumy State University overnight as Russian terror of civilians continue.
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Lavrov’s refusal breaks US-Russia talks over Ukraine security guarantees
Lavrov’s refusal to provide security guarantees for Ukraine has effectively broken off Russia’s talks with the US, a European official told Bloomberg. The Kremlin may now try to persuade the White House to drop its insistence on security guarantees for Ukraine and downgrade
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US May Close Skies Over Ukraine as Security Guarantee, Reuters Reports
The US may close the skies over Ukraine as a security guarantee, – Reuters. It’s hard to believe, right?
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Exposure of procurement of low-quality gear for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Procurement of low-quality equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine with losses exceeding UAH 25 million: officials of the Ministry of Defense and a supplier exposed, – Office of the Prosecutor General. PHOTO reportage
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Training Defenders: Tactics, Medicine, Engineering
Training is the forging of professional skills and character in our defenders. • Tactical — builds cohesion.
• Medical — saves lives in critical moments.
• Engineering — teaches handling ammunition and mines.
• Drone defense — a new but essential skill. 17th Separate Mechanized Brigade
