After a virtual Coalition Of The Willing meeting, UK PM Starmer praised Trump’s pledge of security guarantees for Ukraine. The UK and Europe vowed to deploy a reassurance force post-war, protect Ukraine’s skies and seas, and help rebuild its armed forces. 6X
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Panic among allies as EU summit likened to Iraq War
A senior EU diplomat described “panic” among allies, likening the rushed summit to the Iraq War lead-up. Trump had earlier told Zelenskyy he “doesn’t have the cards” and must yield to a “powerful” Russia. Rubio denied Europe came to shield Zelenskyy, "U.S. invited them.” 3/
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Zelenskyy meets Trump and EU leaders for Ukraine security
NYT: Zelenskyy arrives at the White House with European leaders to keep the trans-Atlantic alliance intact and secure Ukraine’s survival. As Trump leans toward Putin, Europe seeks to bind him to concrete security guarantees to protect Ukraine’s future.
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Trump backs Ukraine security assurances; EU urges direct talks
Trump shifted his stance in a Saturday call with Zelenskyy, backing U.S. security assurances for Ukraine after the war — though details remain vague. EU’s von der Leyen stressed guarantees, territorial integrity, and urged direct talks between Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington. 2/
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Ukrainian delegation arrives at the White House
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived at the White House. Its members include Yermak, Umerov, Kyslytsia, Markarova, and Palisa.
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US M113 APC flies both US and Russian flags ahead of summit
In southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia front, a US-made M113 armored-personnel carrier (APC) could be seen flying both the US and Russian flags ahead of Monday’s Kyiv–Washington summit.https://t.co/vwIHEbsWo5 pic.twitter.com/E8CRt0XRcL
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 18 août 2025In southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia front, a US-made M113 armored-personnel carrier (APC) could be seen flying both the US and Russian flags ahead of Monday’s Kyiv–Washington summit. https://
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Ukraine unveils Flamingo missile with 3,000 km range
On the eve of Trump–Zelenskyy talks, Ukraine unveiled footage of its new Flamingo missile — 3,000 km range, 1,150 kg warhead, now in mass production and used against targets in Russia.
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 18 août 2025
Defense Minister Shmyhal: “This is very powerful, long-range weaponry — and it’s here.”… pic.twitter.com/N0f8YMgzVBOn the eve of Trump–Zelenskyy talks, Ukraine unveiled footage of its new Flamingo missile — 3,000 km range, 1,150 kg warhead, now in mass production and used against targets in Russia. Defense Minister Shmyhal: “This is very powerful, long-range weaponry — and it’s here.”
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Ukraine ready for real ceasefire
❗️Ukraine is ready for a real ceasefire and the establishment of a new security architecture. We need peace, – Zelensky. pic.twitter.com/jEocUV5rEJ
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 18 août 2025Ukraine is ready for a genuine ceasefire and the establishment of a new security architecture. We need peace, – Zelensky.
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Slovakia Halts Oil Imports Via Druzhba Pipeline After Hungary
Following Hungary, Slovakia has stopped receiving oil from the Druzhba pipeline — Transpetrol
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Ukraine awaits today’s talks outcome
All of Ukraine is waiting to see what today brings.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 18 août 2025
Europeans are by our side, worrying about the fate of Ukraine and Europe's future. The American people stand by us, too.
Wishing those negotiating wisdom, strength and good luck.
We face today as a united nation, feel the… pic.twitter.com/nQLLrkIwqrAll of Ukraine is waiting to see what today brings. Europeans stand by our side, concerned about Ukraine's fate and Europe's future. The American people support us as well. We wish the negotiators wisdom, strength, and good luck. Today, we stand united as a nation.