Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be “the most effective way forward” amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Pushes for Talks with Putin Amid Stalled Peace Efforts

Ukraine on Sunday (August 24) marked its 34th Independence Day with world leaders joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the celebrations. Zelensky addressed the whole nation while standing in Kyiv, saying that this place where history is always being made and the energy of people is born in times "when independence is under threat".&nbsp;He stressed that Ukraine has withstood the "great calamity" that Russia brought to this land. The Ukrainian president, further expressing hope, said that it is only a matter of time before Ukraine will achieve peace across all its land."Because Ukraine has character — a stone-like endurance, a gaze that does not waver, and hands burned by fire and time but strong," Zelensky said.&nbsp;"Today, both the US and Europe agree: Ukraine has not yet won, but it certainly will not lose. Ukraine has won its independence. Ukraine is not a victim; it is a fighter," he said.&nbsp;The Ukrainian president said that Ukraine has been fighting for 1279 days, the war of independence, further thanking Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers, medics, rescuers, teachers, parents and youth.&nbsp;He stressed that Russia (enemy) tells Ukraine every day, "There is no such state, no such nation", but they have been proving the opposite every day.&nbsp;"Ukraine is stronger and respects itself," Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine does not wait for "gestures of goodwill," it has its own will to implement what is necessary for us.&nbsp;"Just as when Russia attacks us every day, our peaceful cities, our hospitals, our schools, killing our civilians, our children, it receives 'Spider Web' in response," he warned, while addressing the nation. "And that is justice. That is Ukraine striking back when its calls for peace are ignored," he added.&nbsp;Ukraine will never again in history be forced into the shame that the "Russians" call a "compromise", Zelensky stressed, adding the need for peace.&nbsp;Referring to Europe and the US's support, Zelensky said that Ukraine is heard, is counted, and is listened to. "Its place is at the table; it is not told, Wait outside. It is told, The decision is yours alone."&nbsp;Addressing the US's support for sustainable, reliable and lasting peace in Ukraine, Zelensky said that we will achieve it because it "will receive security guarantees so strong that no one in the world will ever again even think of attacking Ukraine."

Zelensky on Sunday, marking the Ukraine's Independence Day, acknowledged Europe and the US's support amid Russia's aggression as he said his country is now listened to and is told to take its decisions, rather than asking to "wait outside". 

Ukraine on Sunday (August 24) marked its 34th Independence Day with world leaders joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the celebrations. Zelensky addressed the whole nation while standing in Kyiv, saying that this place where history is always being made and the energy of people is born in times "when independence is under threat". He stressed that Ukraine has withstood the "great calamity" that Russia brought to this land. The Ukrainian president, further expressing hope, said that it is only a matter of time before Ukraine will achieve peace across all its land. "Because Ukraine has character — a stone-like endurance, a gaze that does not waver, and hands burned by fire and time but strong," Zelensky said. "Today, both the US and Europe agree: Ukraine has not yet won, but it certainly will not lose. Ukraine has won its independence. Ukraine is not a victim; it is a fighter," he said. The Ukrainian president said that Ukraine has been fighting for 1279 days, the war of independence, further thanking Ukrainian soldiers, volunteers, medics, rescuers, teachers, parents and youth. He stressed that Russia (enemy) tells Ukraine every day, "There is no such state, no such nation", but they have been proving the opposite every day. "Ukraine is stronger and respects itself," Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine does not wait for "gestures of goodwill," it has its own will to implement what is necessary for us. "Just as when Russia attacks us every day, our peaceful cities, our hospitals, our schools, killing our civilians, our children, it receives 'Spider Web' in response," he warned, while addressing the nation. "And that is justice. That is Ukraine striking back when its calls for peace are ignored," he added. Ukraine will never again in history be forced into the shame that the "Russians" call a "compromise", Zelensky stressed, adding the need for peace. Referring to Europe and the US's support, Zelensky said that Ukraine is heard, is counted, and is listened to. "Its place is at the table; it is not told, Wait outside. It is told, The decision is yours alone." Addressing the US's support for sustainable, reliable and lasting peace in Ukraine, Zelensky said that we will achieve it because it "will receive security guarantees so strong that no one in the world will ever again even think of attacking Ukraine."

Zelensky on Sunday, marking the Ukraine's Independence Day, acknowledged Europe and the US's support amid Russia's aggression as he said his country is now listened to and is told to take its decisions, rather than asking to "wait outside".&nbsp;

'Ukraine hasn't won yet, but certainly won't lose': Zelensky speaks at Independence Day celebrations, warns Russia amid raging war

U.S. President Donald Trump is making bold claims about resolving the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, but fact-checkers are calling out inconsistencies and political posturing.

In this video, we dive into Trump’s recent statements, his proposed strategies for ending the war, and how they hold up against on-ground realities. With tensions still escalating in eastern Ukraine and no meeting planned between Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s rhetoric is raising eyebrows globally.

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Tensions between Washington and Moscow are escalating again as Donald Trump threatens massive sanctions or tariffs on Russia due to stalled peace efforts in Ukraine. This comes after Trump’s recent Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin and amid growing frustration over Russia’s strike on a U.S.-linked factory in Ukraine.

Trump threatens sanctions on Russia as Putin-Zelensky meeting stalls

Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, striking the Unecha oil pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline. The move has cut oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia for several days, raising fears of a wider European energy crisis. As Kyiv targets Russia’s war chest and Moscow retaliates against Ukraine’s grids, Europe finds itself trapped in the middle of an intensifying energy war even as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for peace.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes Russia’s oil lifelines, Europe caught in crossfire

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues despite Trump's pressure to stop the killings, recent satellite images provided by Planet Labs show that Russia is turning the parts of Ukraine it occupies into a giant military base and a potential launch pad for future aggression, Ukraine's local Kyiv Independent reported.&nbsp;It noted that Russia's forces in the occupied territories, particularly in the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, are turning civilian infrastructures into bases where they can let their soldiers stay.&nbsp;From this location, they will also transport ammunition and launch their drones from closer than ever to Ukrainian-held territory, according to a Kyiv Independent report.&nbsp;Donetsk International Airport is one of the finest examples of this. As per the satellite images, a sudden buildup on the foundations of the old airport. This airport was one of the last holdouts for Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk until Russian-backed partisans overtook it at the end of 2014.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-efforts-in-vain-russia-says-no-meeting-planned-between-putin-zelensky-russia-ukraine-war-1755865781805">Also read: Trump's efforts in vain? Russia says 'no meeting planned' between Putin, Zelensky</a>&nbsp;The April footage showed that the airport looked exactly as desolate as it was since it was captured. However, at the end of July, Russian forces had repaved the landing strip.&nbsp;Vadym Hlushko, founder of Ukrainian OSINT project Kiberboroshno, said that the new airport structures are all a launchpad for the ever-expanding flocks of Russia's long-range drones.&nbsp;"This is the so-called ramshackle infrastructure — garages for storing and launching kamikaze drones of the 'Shahed' type. In addition to the main launch installations, they also set up so-called 'decoys' — fake launch positions and false locations," Hlushko told the Kyiv Independent.He further warned that launches from Donetsk Airport may even allow Shaheds to fly armed with artillery shells, which they can drop along the way to their final kamikaze attack.&nbsp;

From this location, they will also transport ammunition and launch their drones from closer than ever to Ukrainian-held territory, according to a Kyiv Independent report.

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues despite Trump's pressure to stop the killings, recent satellite images provided by Planet Labs show that Russia is turning the parts of Ukraine it occupies into a giant military base and a potential launch pad for future aggression, Ukraine's local Kyiv Independent reported. It noted that Russia's forces in the occupied territories, particularly in the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, are turning civilian infrastructures into bases where they can let their soldiers stay. From this location, they will also transport ammunition and launch their drones from closer than ever to Ukrainian-held territory, according to a Kyiv Independent report. Donetsk International Airport is one of the finest examples of this. As per the satellite images, a sudden buildup on the foundations of the old airport. This airport was one of the last holdouts for Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk until Russian-backed partisans overtook it at the end of 2014. Also read: Trump's efforts in vain? Russia says 'no meeting planned' between Putin, Zelensky The April footage showed that the airport looked exactly as desolate as it was since it was captured. However, at the end of July, Russian forces had repaved the landing strip. Vadym Hlushko, founder of Ukrainian OSINT project Kiberboroshno, said that the new airport structures are all a launchpad for the ever-expanding flocks of Russia's long-range drones. "This is the so-called ramshackle infrastructure — garages for storing and launching kamikaze drones of the 'Shahed' type. In addition to the main launch installations, they also set up so-called 'decoys' — fake launch positions and false locations," Hlushko told the Kyiv Independent. He further warned that launches from Donetsk Airport may even allow Shaheds to fly armed with artillery shells, which they can drop along the way to their final kamikaze attack.

From this location, they will also transport ammunition and launch their drones from closer than ever to Ukrainian-held territory, according to a Kyiv Independent report.

'To store Shahed-type kamikaze drones': Russia turning occupied Ukraine into big military base for future attacks

Vladimir Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up all of the eastern Donbas region, renounce ambitions to join NATO, remain neutral and keep Western troops out of the country. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Putin demands NATO exit for Ukraine peace agreement talks

A Russian airstrike has struck a U.S.-owned factory in Ukraine, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Amid the fallout, Russia’s Defense Minister is seen inspecting troops at the frontlines—a signaling of heightened military readiness. The attack raises serious concerns over foreign assets and prompts urgent questions about how NATO and Washington will respond to this new escalation.


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As the war with Russia continues, Ukrainian startups are stepping up by developing homegrown missiles and drones. These innovations are reshaping the battlefield and boosting Ukraine's defense industry.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv ramps up domestic missiles and drones production

A Russian attack on an American civilian enterprise in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region injured 15 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said it was an American electronics manufacturer. Russia used hundreds of drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles in the countrywide attack, he added.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian attack hits US electronics plant in western Ukraine 

Ukraine is rapidly boosting its missile and drone production with secret facilities aimed at striking deep into Russian territory. As the war intensifies, Kyiv’s military-industrial push signals a new phase of escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine ramps up drone & missile arsenal, eyes strikes deep inside Russia

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 21) blasted former President Joe Biden for his way of handling the Russia-Ukraine war, saying that he did not let Ukraine fight back, but only defend. This comes after Trump held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin this month, to discuss ways to bring peace in the region.Trump took to Truth Social, saying that it is "very hard" to win a war without attacking an "invaders country"."It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offense," the US president said."There is no chance of winning! It is like that with Ukraine and Russia," he added.Further slamming Biden, Trump wrote, "Crooked and grossly incompetent Joe Biden would not let Ukraine FIGHT BACK, only DEFEND. How did that work out?"He again boasted that if he had been the president, the Russia-Ukraine war would not have happened in the first place. "ZERO CHANCE. Interesting times ahead," he wrote.Notably, under the Biden administration's policy, Ukraine could not launch long-range American-made missiles into Russia. However, it changed in November last year.Trump, after holding talks with the Ukrainian president and European leaders, has asked Putin and Zelensky to meet and hold talks.Earlier on Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine without involving Russia were a “road to nowhere”. He further slammed the European leaders for making “clumsy attempts” to change US President Donald Trump’s position on Ukraine, accusing the bloc of trying to “aggressively escalate” the situation.“The West understands perfectly well that seriously discussing security guarantees without the Russian Federation is a utopia, a road to nowhere,” Lavrov told reporters on Wednesday. “We cannot agree that it is now suggested to solve collective security issues without the Russian Federation.”

Trump on Thursday slammed former President Joe Biden for his handling of Russia-Ukraine war, saying that winning the war is "very hard" without attacking an "invaders country". 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 21) blasted former President Joe Biden for his way of handling the Russia-Ukraine war, saying that he did not let Ukraine fight back, but only defend. This comes after Trump held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin this month, to discuss ways to bring peace in the region. Trump took to Truth Social, saying that it is "very hard" to win a war without attacking an "invaders country". "It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offense," the US president said. "There is no chance of winning! It is like that with Ukraine and Russia," he added. Further slamming Biden, Trump wrote, "Crooked and grossly incompetent Joe Biden would not let Ukraine FIGHT BACK, only DEFEND. How did that work out?" He again boasted that if he had been the president, the Russia-Ukraine war would not have happened in the first place. "ZERO CHANCE. Interesting times ahead," he wrote. Notably, under the Biden administration's policy, Ukraine could not launch long-range American-made missiles into Russia. However, it changed in November last year. Trump, after holding talks with the Ukrainian president and European leaders, has asked Putin and Zelensky to meet and hold talks. Earlier on Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine without involving Russia were a “road to nowhere”. He further slammed the European leaders for making “clumsy attempts” to change US President Donald Trump’s position on Ukraine, accusing the bloc of trying to “aggressively escalate” the situation. “The West understands perfectly well that seriously discussing security guarantees without the Russian Federation is a utopia, a road to nowhere,” Lavrov told reporters on Wednesday. “We cannot agree that it is now suggested to solve collective security issues without the Russian Federation.”

Trump on Thursday slammed former President Joe Biden for his handling of Russia-Ukraine war, saying that winning the war is "very hard" without attacking an "invaders country".&nbsp;

'No chance of winning': Trump slams 'grossly incompetent' Biden over handling Russia-Ukraine war

A Russian attack on an American civilian enterprise in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region injured 15 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said it was an American electronics manufacturer. Russia used hundreds of drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles in the countrywide attack, he added.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches 614 missiles, hits US enterprise in Ukraine strikes 

As ground fighting grinds on, Russia has launched a new wave of aerial strikes across Ukraine, marking a shift in strategy aimed at exhausting air defenses and crippling infrastructure. The intensified bombardment signals the start of a more aggressive phase in the war, with Kyiv bracing for extended attacks and Western allies watching closely.

Russia-Ukraine war: New phase begins as Putin intensifies aerial assault

Russian forces launched fresh attacks on Ukraine, leaving at least 14 people injured in Sumy. Emergency crews are racing to save lives as NATO’s chief holds key meetings on Ukraine’s security guarantees. Meanwhile, Moscow’s massive drone assault on Odesa damaged port infrastructure, escalating tensions further in the ongoing war.


Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims new territorial gains, Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia

Moscow claims major battlefield gains; Ukraine strikes deep into Russia, knocks out power

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia pounds Ukraine’s Sumy, Odesa under heavy drone strikes

Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'


Earlier bilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky seemed broadly unanimous

However, Russian Foreign Minister cautioned about contacts involving ‘top officials’

Putin started the Ukraine war by recognizing a chunk of Ukrainian land as independent


Russia-Ukraine War: Why Putin Is Not Ready To Meet With Zelensky, And May Never Be

The U.S. and NATO have begun drafting long-term security guarantee options for Ukraine after Trump pledged support in a future peace deal. Plans under consideration include deploying European troops under U.S. command—but not under NATO’s banner. Discussions are ongoing amid continued Russian drone strikes and mounting global pressure.

Russia-Ukraine war: NATO military leaders to meet, discuss Ukraine's security

President Trump rejects provision of U.S. pilots and warplanes as part of security guarantees for post-war Ukraine as he pushes for an end to Russia’s war against the country.


Russia-Ukraine war update: Putin’s meeting promise to Zelensky | U.S. won’t send ground troops

President Trump is floating providing U.S. pilots and warplanes as part of security guarantees for post-war Ukraine as he pushes for an end to Russia’s war against the country.


Russia-Ukraine War: US Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine as Security Guarantee | WION

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On the eve of critical White House talks, Donald Trump told Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky he could “end the war almost immediately” if Kyiv drops NATO ambitions and abandons Crimea.
The remarks mirror Putin’s demands and come as European leaders rush to Washington to prevent Ukraine from being forced into concessions.
Meanwhile, Russia escalates attacks, with drone strikes killing civilians in Kharkiv.
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A crucial meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders has concluded, with a key takeaway being the potential for direct talks between Vladimir Putin and both Zelensky and possibly Trump.


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During their recent meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a detailed map of Ukraine, highlighting areas under Russian control. Watch the video to know more on this!


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During their recent meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a detailed map of Ukraine, highlighting areas under Russian control.


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