(2025-08-15). Trump sees Putin ready for peace in Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). US claims 'West Bank-style' occupation of Ukraine 'fake news'. newarab.com 
(2025-08-15). Trump Slams 'Fake News' as Putin Summit Criticism Mounts. thinktank.pk As President Donald Trump prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, the summit has ignited a firestorm of criticism from media outlets, former officials, Ukrainian leaders, and European allies. Critics argue the meeting legitimizes Putin's actions amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, while supporters see it as a …
(2025-08-15). Russia's Economic Resilience: The Role of China, BRICS, and Strategic Partnerships in Sanctions Evasion. albawaba.com Dr. Gil FeilerIntroductionDespite facing unprecedented Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience. This resilience stems not merely from domestic adaptations but significantly from strategic partnerships with China, BRICS nations, and other sympathetic countries that have provided crucial economic lifelines. While Russia's economy has indeed faced challenges, including inflation, currency volatility, and restricted access to Western technology and markets, it has managed to maintain functionality through diversified trade relations…
(2025-08-15). Diplomacy Watch: Battlefield advantage will steer Alaska talks. responsiblestatecraft.org Russia took
(2025-08-15). Germany pledges additional military aid for Ukraine and spearheads European rearmament drive. wsws.org With the Ukrainian military suffering severe setbacks and transatlantic tensions mounting, the EU powers are providing additional military aid for Kiev and are moving toward the full militarisation of society and the establishment of a war economy—at the expense of the democratic and social rights of the working class.
(2025-08-15). Was UEFA banner at Super Cup about Gaza and why omit Israel. newarab.com 
Before kick-off at Wednesday's Super Cup final in Udine, Italy, Players from Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur lined up behind it, while nine refugee children from Gaza, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, and Ukraine knelt in front. | Two Palestinian children receiving treatment in Milan also took part in the medal ceremony: 12-year-old Tala, transferred from Gaza due to a lack of adequate care, and nine-year-old Mohamed, who lost his parents in an air…
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko talks to Trump over phone. eng.belta.by The leaders of the two countries discussed matters on the bilateral agenda, regional affairs, and the situation in hot spots, including Ukraine.
(2025-08-15). Kiev regime prioritizes return of ultra-nationalists instead of ordinary soldiers. infobrics.org Ukraine does not want to admit how many soldiers are in Russian hands.
(2025-08-15). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-15). Kiev-affiliated mercenaries conduct illegal training with Brazilian military personnel. infobrics.org Brazil urgently needs to take measures to prevent its citizens from being coopted by Kiev.
(2025-08-15). Russia destroys another HIMARS, obliterates Neo-Nazi junta's 'Sapsan' program. infobrics.org Since it was based on advanced Soviet-era technologies, the "Sapsan" would've been far more problematic for Russia than the underwhelming Western/NATO-sourced missiles and systems. Effectively on par with the Soviet 9K714 "Oka" and even early "Iskander" variants, this missile would've been a very serious challenge for Moscow's missile defenses.
(2025-08-15). Labour councillor accused of inciting violence against far-right acquitted. skwawkbox.org 
Jury takes only half an hour to decide Ricky Jones not guilty — fears of neo-nazi riots Labour councillor Ricky Jones, accused of calling for the killing of "Nazi fascists" has been found not guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court of encouraging violent disorder. Jones called far-right demonstrators "disgusting Nazi fascists" and said "we need to …
(2025-08-15). In run-up to Trump-Putin talks, Russian offensive encircles Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. wsws.org Despite the talks, there will be no lasting diplomatic resolution of the NATO-Russia conflict, which can only be ended on a progressive basis by an anti-war movement of the working class.
(2025-08-15). Romania seeks to expand Black Sea task force with Turkey. newarab.com 
NATO allies
(2025-08-15). NATO Warfare in Syria: Creating and Exploiting Desperation. globalresearch.ca [This article by Mark Taliano was first published by GR in June 2019.] | NATO terrorists murdered the Grand Mufti's son. They murdered the Minister of Reconciliation's[1] son, all with a view to corrupting the Syrian government and to bending its …
(2025-08-15). NATO's new ally? Argentina and UK secret military ties to counter China in the South Atlantic. infobrics.org Underreported UK-Argentina military secret dialogue, tied to Milei's NATO aspirations, seeks to counter China's growing South Atlantic presence. This partnership could empower US neo-Monroeism, alter Latin America's strategic balance, and even impact BRICS.
(2025-08-15). IAM bureaucracy appeals to fascist Senator Hawley to intervene in Boeing strike. wsws.org Boeing machinists should set up rank-and-file committees to mobilize other sections of workers behind them, their real allies in this fight, and prepare for a break with the IAM apparatus and political struggle against both big business parties.
(2025-08-15). Eugenics and the Discriminatory Misuse of Gene Science Explored. dissidentvoice.org A beautiful, troubling reminder… A must-watch. — Erik Peterson, Assoc. Prof. of the History of Science, University of Alabama, Author, The Shortest History of Eugenics In The Name of the Gene Directed by Stephanie Welch Produced by Stephanie Welch, Andrew Kimbrell, Jed Riffe The concept of a "gene" — which came about during the Gilded …
(2025-08-15). Honduras: 3 People Arrested for Plotting Coup and Assassination of Former President Manuel Zelaya. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Honduras, Johel Zelaya, announced the arrest of Arcadio López Estrada, Perfecto Jesús Enamorado Paz, and Antonio David Catán Rivera, "formally charged with the crimes of terrorism and attempted murder as established in the Penal Code," for a criminal conspiracy of assassination of the former Honduran president and coordinator of the ruling Libre Party, Manuel Zelaya, and overthrowing the current president, Xiomara Castro. | As reported by the Attorney General's Office on Friday, August 14, the conspiracy aimed to paralyze the state, disrupt the constitutional order, and endanger social pea…
(2025-08-15). Venezuela: More Than 1500 Kg of Explosives Seized in Warehouse. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Minister of the Interior Diosdado Cabello reported the seizure of more than 1,500 kilos of explosives in a warehouse located in El Tigre, Simón Rodríguez municipality of Anzoátegui state. In response to some claims that the complany works for the oil industry, he pointed out that the limit of explosive material allowed for such companies is 50 kilos and 100 electric detonators, and that the company in question has not been contracted by Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) for 8 years. | He added that after the seizure of explosives in warehouses in Monagas state and shown in the media last weekend, the inve…
(2025-08-15). Lindsey Graham says God will curse US if it stops Israel support. newarab.com 
Prominent US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has denied that At at a South Carolina Republican Party meeting on Wednesday, Graham said: "If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us".