Anyone who thinks Putin would be satisfied with leaving what he considers to be two Russian regional capitals (Kherson and Zaporizhzhia according to the Russian constitution) under Ukrainian control is a fool. Stop believing transparent Russian lies.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian equipment in Slobozhanshchyna
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from the 47th Mechanized Brigade destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian truck carrying a gun in the Slobozhanshchyna direction. pic.twitter.com/5ux6xI7EbJ
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 16 août 2025Ukrainian soldiers from the 47th Mechanized Brigade destroyed a Russian truck carrying an artillery piece in the Slobozhanshchyna direction.
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Zelensky Refused to Give Up Donbas in Trump, EU Leaders Call
Zelensky refused to give up Donbas in his conversation with Trump and European leaders — Reuters
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Daily Russian strikes hit civilian areas in Kostiantynivka
This is Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region. Missile strikes, guided bombs, artillery, and drones hit the city every day. Russian forces target not only military positions but also homes, civilian vehicles, markets – even churches. The most dangerous threat now comes from
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Ukrainian plane destroys Russian command post at Soledar
❗️A 🇺🇦Ukrainian fighter jet using a precision-guided bomb destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian command post in Soledar, Donetsk region. pic.twitter.com/3yVbSCU7Cy
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 16 août 2025A Ukrainian fighter jet using a precision-guided bomb destroyed a Russian command post in Soledar, Donetsk region.
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Putin’s “peacefulness”: Ukraine’s path is the “reason” for conflict
Putin commented on his meeting with President Trump.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 16 août 2025
He said that he wanted to move on to peaceful resolution of issues but the reasons for the conflict need to be solved first.
The "reason" for the "conflict" is Ukraine choosing our own path.
Putin's murderous peacefulness. pic.twitter.com/Zy2jGMd0OFPutin commented on his meeting with President Trump. He said that he wanted to move on to peaceful resolution of issues but the reasons for the conflict need to be solved first. The "reason" for the "conflict" is Ukraine choosing our own path. Putin's murderous peacefulness.
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VEON to lower Kyivstar ownership to 80% for Ukraine telecom rebuild
VEON holds 89% of Kyivstar post-listing, plans gradual reduction to 80%. Proceeds go to VEON’s $1B commitment for Ukraine’s telecom rebuild (2023–2027). ~$700M already deployed. 3/
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535 Russian oil tankers sanctioned; revenue estimates drop in 2025-26
As of July 24, 2025, 535 Russian oil tankers sanctioned by EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. KSE estimates 2025-26 revenues under price caps and sanctions: $152B (2025), $131B (2026) vs. $189B (2024), $185B (2023). 4/
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Russia’s oil revenue forecast: drastic drop with sanctions, potential losses detailed
With Urals $40 and ESPO $30 discounts, Russia’s oil revenues could drop to $112B (2025) and $49B (2026). Weak sanctions could let Russia earn up to $163B (2025) and $151B (2026). Total export losses since March 2022: $155B. 5X
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Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian children confirmed, UN says rights violated
Officials did not disclose details but confirmed it raised Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian children. Moscow claims it evacuated children for safety, but the UN says Russia has violated millions of children’s rights since the 2022 invasion and inflicted severe suffering. 2X