Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They’re also illegal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A peace deal that requires Kyiv to accept swapping Ukrainian territory with Russia would…
Russia seeks full Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk in east: Zelenskyy | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from the entire eastern region of Donetsk…
Ukraine won’t give up Donbas, Zelenskyy vows ahead of Trump-Putin meeting – POLITICO
“If today we leave Donbas, from our fortifications, from our reliefs, from the heights that we control, we…
The view from Russia: Putin will take ‘symbolic steps’ during Trump talks | News
Before stepping back into the Oval Office in January, United States President Donald Trump promised numerous times that…
Russia pierces Ukrainian defense in Donetsk as Putin-Trump talks approach – POLITICO
On Friday, Russian leader Putin will meet American President Donald Trump in Alaska to potentially discuss ending the…
EU leaders urge Trump to defend Europe’s security interests at his upcoming summit with Putin
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders appealed on Tuesday to U.S. President Donald Trump to defend their security…
Russia has high hopes for Trump-Putin summit. Peace isn’t one of them.
Moscow sees an opening to reset relations with Washington, with Kremlin officials hinting at the potential for deals…
Stand up for Ukraine when you talk to Putin – POLITICO
“The sequencing of the steps is important,” she said in a statement. “First, an unconditional ceasefire with a…
Europe says US-Russia summit cannot decide on Ukraine land swaps
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its backers in Europe insist that the United States and Russia cannot decide…
Russia sticks to its tough stance ahead of a planned Putin-Trump summit
The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising…
European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European nations have rallied behind Ukraine, saying peace in the war-torn nation can’t be…
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 9, 2025
Angelica Evans, Anna Harvey, Daria Novikov, Jennie Olmsted, and Frederick W. Kagan August 9, 2025, 6:45 pm ET…