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2025-08-28

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine confirms Russia entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, reports advance stopped

Ukraine's military confirmed that Russian forces entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast but reported that their advance has been halted. The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces stated that active fighting continues in the region, with Russia suffering significant casualties. The …

2025-08-27

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 military drills

The upcoming Zapad-2025 military exercises, jointly conducted by Russia and Belarus, are set to take place in September, sparking concerns and speculation across Europe. These biannual drills, held under the Union State framework, typically involve around 12,000 …

2025-08-26

Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to countries implementing digital regulations that he considers discriminatory against American companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump threatened to impose substantial additional tariffs on exports from such …

2025-08-25

'Low key atmosphere' as Ukraine celebrates independence day

Ukraine marked its Independence Day with subdued celebrations, reflecting the ongoing security risks and fading hopes for peace. The day was marked by a series of drone strikes launched by Ukraine on Russian targets, which inadvertently sparked a fire at a nuclear …

2025-08-24

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,075,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the conflict has resulted in a staggering loss of 1,075,160 Russian troops, according to the latest report from the General …

2025-08-23

Trump 'not happy' about Russian strike on US factory in Ukraine

In a recent Oval Office briefing, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had expressed his displeasure to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a Russian missile strike on an American electronics plant in western Ukraine. The attack, which …

2025-08-22

Zelenskyy urges tougher response after Russian overnight strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for intensified international pressure on Russia following a massive overnight assault on Ukrainian cities. The Russian military launched 574 strike drones and 40 missiles, targeting civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, and people across the country. The attacks …

2025-08-21

Russia is turning occupied Ukraine into a giant military base

Russia is rapidly transforming the occupied regions of Ukraine into a vast military stronghold, with significant implications for both Ukraine and NATO. In eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, Russian forces are repurposing civilian infrastructure to house troops …

2025-08-20

Experts marvel at Finland's exceptional seat at Ukraine peace talks

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has been invited to high-level talks aimed at resolving Russia's war in Ukraine, a move that underscores Finland's growing diplomatic influence. Stubb joined leaders from major European nations, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK Prime Minister …

2025-08-19

Trump says he will call Putin after White House meetings

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to engage in crucial diplomatic discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House. Following these high-level meetings, Trump announced his intention to call Russian President Vladimir …