FT: Trump met Putin in Alaska for about three hours, but no ceasefire or concessions on Ukraine were agreed. Trump said it’s up to Zelenskyy and European nations to resolve the conflict; the US may attend future talks. 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian saboteurs push 6 miles into Ukrainian lines near Dobropillya
At the same time on land, Russian saboteur groups pushed 6 miles into Ukrainian lines near Dobropillya in Donetsk. Azov Corps, 79th and 82nd brigades are clearing the breach. Zelenskyy ordered reinforcements. 3/
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Zelenskyy: Russia takes heavy losses ahead of Alaska summit
Zelenskyy: Russia is taking heavy losses trying to gain better positions ahead of the Alaska summit with Trump. Ukraine keeps showing it can strike deep into Russia — from Samara refineries to Caspian supply hubs. 4X
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First Caspian ship sunk by Ukrainian drone strike on Olya hub
First ever ship sunk in the Caspian by drone strike. Long-range drones flew 850 km, and hit the vessel at dock. Photos show it partly submerged, bridge burned. Ukraine calls Olya a key hub for Iranian supplies. 2/
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Ukraine strikes Russian ships and refineries
Yesterday, Ukraine sank the Russian cargo ship "Port Olya-4" at Olya port—850 km from the frontline. It was carrying Shahed drone components and Iranian ammunition. The same night, Ukraine also struck the Samara oil refinery.
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European Commission welcomes Trump’s Ukraine peace efforts, calls for trilateral summit
European Commission: We welcome President Trump’s efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, and end Russia’s war of aggression. The next step must now be further talks including President Zelenskyy, and we are ready to work towards a trilateral summit. 1/
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Trump: Putin open to returning small parts of Sumy, Kharkiv regions to Ukraine
More: Trump told Zelensky that Putin appeared open to talks over returning small parts of the Sumy & Kharkiv regions occupied by his army to Kyiv’s control. But the official dismissed the offer as unserious, since Russia’s grip on those areas is minimal.
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Firing from Ukrainian-made BTR-4E APC
Firing from a Ukrainian-made BTR-4E armored personnel carrier.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 16 août 2025
📹: Bryz TV pic.twitter.com/wBa9Q8kUSLFiring from a Ukrainian-made BTR-4E armored personnel carrier. : Bryz TV
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Blame Zelensky, Europe should release frozen assets for Ukraine defense
Shifts the blame to Zelensky for "not wanting peace" and Putin can avoid a ceasefire that he has no interest in upholding. Europe needs to step up now, and release the frozen assets to help Ukraine ramp up defense production.
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Return of Ukrainian Defenders After Captivity
"I want to go to church, light a candle for the health of the warriors who are now in the trenches, so they stay strong." Ukrainian Defenders, who were in Russian captivity, waited for years to return home. Finally, they are back in their homeland. : State Border Guard