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Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv the upper hand
The Independent
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August 13, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Ukraine war making North Korea a more formidable fighting force
Asia Times
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August 13, 2025
The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too North Korea has benefited tremendously from its decision to supply enormous quantities of ammunition and soldiers...
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Yahoo News
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Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator. Museums Victoria pieced together the species from an unusually...
While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska
Brisbane Times
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August 14, 2025
The conventional model dictates that sanctions be imposed gradually, following stern warnings. This gives the Russian regime time to prepare for the impact: to subsidise domestic production of goods that will no longer be imported (Obama-era...
Here’s what Putin really wants from Trump – and it’s not peace in Ukraine
CNN
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August 14, 2025
Follow Anchorage, Alaska — Alaska is unlikely to have been on many peoples’ bingo cards as the venue for a key summit between the leaders of the United States and Russia. Yet America’s biggest, remotest state is where Presidents Donald Trump and...
Inside East Ukraine Flashpoint: Putin’s Target, Zelenskyy’s Defiance, And Land Politics
News18
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August 14, 2025
Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 10:11 IST With Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin set to meet in Alaska, talk of a “land swap” has intensified. But Zelenskyy's red line is clear: no withdrawal from Donbas Zelenskyy's remarks come just days before US...
Ukraine’s once nimble army is mired in Soviet decision-making
Mint
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August 13, 2025
Three years on, Ukraine’s military has slipped back into a more rigid, top-down mode of fighting with roots in the Soviet era, creating mounting frustration about unnecessary casualties while hurting civilian morale and army recruitment. Without...
The secret channel Russia and Ukraine use to trade prisoners of war
Mint
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August 14, 2025
The device landed in the hands of Brig. Gen. Dmytro Usov, a deputy to the head of Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence service, which had just lost two of its men in battles northwest of Kyiv. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was only three weeks old,...
What role, if any, is South Africa playing in Ukraine peace efforts?
Daily Maverick
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August 13, 2025
Before the big Ukraine war peace summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, 15 August 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa had phone calls last week with the three key players, Putin, Trump and...
Trump-Putin summit live: US president threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to Ukraine ceasefire
The Independent
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August 14, 2025
'Severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to stop war, warns Trump There will be “severe consequences” if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire following crunch talks in Alaska, Donald Trump warned. Mr Trump was "very clear" in a virtual...
Ukraine's self-trained techie army keeps Musk’s Starlink network running, even in a war
The Economic Times
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August 13, 2025
In most of the world, fixing broken receivers for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service is fairly straightforward: Users can get help by entering a support ticket with the company online. “Please make sure,” the website helpfully reminds...
Ukraine war has transformed North Korean military: Kyiv’s military intel chief
Japan Times
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August 13, 2025
Ahead of Ukraine peace talks between the leaders of the United States and Russia on Aug. 15, Kyiv's military intelligence chief has pointed to an unlikely country emerging stronger from the ashes of war: North Korea. By supporting Moscow’s full...
Azerbaijan sending over another round of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Olaylar
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August 13, 2025
13 Avqust 14:11 En Azerbaijan is throwing its hat in the ring by sending a helping hand of electrical equipment to Ukraine, Olaylar reports. The humanitarian aid intended for Ukraine will be sent from the territory of the Sumgayit Technologies...
Azerbaijan sends power equipment as humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Ukrinform
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The Republic of Azerbaijan has sent another shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of power equipment. The relevant statement was made by Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), an Ukrinform correspondent reports. According to Jahid...
Trump-Putin summit: Our correspondents on what to expect
Sky News
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August 13, 2025
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet for the first time in six years on Friday, with a possible deal to end the Ukraine war on the agenda. Mr Trump has threatened "very severe consequences" if his Russian counterpart doesn't agree to a...
Sen. Grassley discusses tariffs, the war in Ukraine and pork regulations while in Northwest Iowa
KTIV - Iowa
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August 13, 2025
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa was in the northwest part of the state on Wednesday, where he made several stops. KTIV was with Sen. Grassley at his stops in Storm Lake and Sioux City, and he also gave us an interview on...
Ukraine’s Energostal sold through privatization auction for UAH 600M
Ukrinform
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On August 12, 2025, the Ukrainian State Property Fund sold Ukrainian Research and Technology Center of Metallurgy Industry ‘Energostal’ State Enterprise through privatization auction for UAH 600 million. The relevant statement was made by the...
Ukrainian POW camp where an African who fought for Russia waits for the end of war
Daily Maverick
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August 12, 2025
Mohamed Salah is a 23-year-old would-be Android IT developer from Egypt. Now, he is being held in a prisoner-of-war camp in western Ukraine, with a release date which is probably as uncertain as the duration of the war itself. Salah was studying...
Rep. Nathaniel Moran comments on Ukraine summit
KLTV - Texas
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August 13, 2025
Dr. John Barrett, a political science professor at LeTourneau University, hopes the Trump-Putin meeting is profitable for all involved, but says it's hard to predict when there are volatile personalities involved.
Majority of hospitalised Ukrainian refugees carry MDR bacteria: Finnish study
Daily Finland
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A study conducted by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) showed that 8% of Ukrainian refugees had been hospitalised due to war injuries and almost 80% of them carried multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria....