Russian forces abandoned their offensive in Sumy Oblast after two months without territorial gains, with elite paratroopers and marines redeploying to the Zaporizhzhia direction, according to Commander Syrskyi
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Starmer meets Trump and Zelensky in Washington
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Washington for talks with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 18 août 2025
Ahead of the meeting, Starmer stressed that Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has affected not only Ukraine but also Europe — and every British family. pic.twitter.com/DWC0Ugt8LpUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Washington for talks with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Ahead of the meeting, Starmer stressed that Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has affected not only Ukraine but also Europe — and every British family.
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Zaporizhzhia NPP may take years to restore after liberation
It will take years to restore the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after its liberation from Russian occupation, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said. Neither the IAEA nor Ukrainian assessments indicate that Russia has the technological capability to connect the plant to its grid.
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Defense Ministry Launches Portal for Arms Manufacturers
Do you produce weapons?
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 18 août 2025
The Ministry of Defense launched a portal for weapons manufacturers where they can find services and all necessary information.
We’re doing everything to ensure that there are more Ukrainian weapons.#ZBROYA – smart forcehttps://t.co/4uaP8qN4KN pic.twitter.com/r4R2EJCvAuDo you produce weapons? The Ministry of Defense has launched a portal for weapons manufacturers where they can access services and all necessary information. We are doing everything to ensure there are more Ukrainian weapons. #ZBROYA – smart force https://zbroya.gov.ua/en
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Ukrainian Army reports Russian advances near Dobropillia
Ukrainian Army chief Syrsky said, while Russian troops suffered defeat in the Sumy sector, they managed to advance 10-12 kilometers toward several Ukrainian settlements near Dobropillia in the Donetsk region. https://
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Zelensky meets Kellogg in Washington
Zelensky meets with Kellogg in Washington https://censor.net/ua/n3569262
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Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington to oppose Russia on Donbas
Zelenskyy arrived to Washington with Starmer, Macron, Merz, von der Leyen, Rutte to prevent clashes and strengthen European influence. The European delegation aims to oppose handing Donbas to Russia, demand an end to attacks before talks, and secure US-backed guarantees. 3/
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Analysts: Trump favors peace deal, may back concessions; Ukraine, Europe blame Putin
Analysts warn Alaska summit outcomes show Trump favors a full peace deal first and may support Ukrainian territorial concessions, requiring robust pushback. The strategy of Ukraine and Europe is to frame Putin, not Zelenskyy, as the obstacle to peace.
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British officials coach Zelenskyy to praise Trump publicly
British officials, including Jonathan Powell, now coach Zelenskyy to start US talks with gratitude and praise Trump publicly. Starmer praised Trump after the Alaska summit instead of condemning him. He framed US efforts as moving toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. 2/
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Starmer coached Zelenskyy to praise Trump, says Telegraph
The Telegraph: Starmer coached Zelenskyy to praise Trump first and avoid provocation to protect Ukraine. Starmer’s Feb 27 meeting with Trump secured Chagos deal support, trade talks, and a state visit. Zelensky’s Feb 28 Oval Office meeting failed. 1/
