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2025-08-25: Ukraine Roundup

So far today: 2025-08-25 9:36pm GMT

Saeed Minhas (2025-08-25). Why Russia Blames Ukraine for Killing Ceasefire Hopes. thinktank.pk In the swirling vortex of global diplomacy, President Donald Trump's bold push for a Ukraine ceasefire has hit turbulent waters, raising questions about its viability amid entrenched positions from Moscow and Kyiv. As of August 2025, Trump's initiatives—marked by high-stakes summits and threats of sanctions—appear mired in deadlock, with no breakthrough despite months of shuttle …

eng.belta.by (2025-08-25). Expert: Putin-Trump talks went beyond Ukraine. eng.belta.by Ukraine was not the only topic discussed at the negotiations between | Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, | Russian military observer of the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, Colonel | (retired) Viktor Baranets said in a new episode of the V Teme [On…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-25). Opinion: Minsk is a highly promising venue for Ukraine talks. eng.belta.by The political scientist emphasized that within the framework of negotiations on the Ukrainian armed conflict, US President Donald Trump is showing initiative and attempting to reach an agreement.

geo.tv (2025-08-25). US vice president says Russia has made concessions in Ukraine peace talks. geo.tv US Vice President JD Vance gestures during Day 2 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 16, 2024. — ReutersUS Vice President JD Vance has said Russia has made "significant concessions" in discussions over a…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2025-08-25). Nord Stream explosions linked to Ukraine military but no one cares. responsiblestatecraft.org After three years, the mystery of who sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022 has, for all intents and purposes, been solved.But unlike the dramatic

tn.ai (2025-08-25). Putin, Pezeshkian Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues in Phone Call. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Russia held a telephone conversation to review the regional and international issues, including the Ukraine crisis, Iran's nuclear program, and developments in the South Caucasus.

WSWS (2025-08-25). Ukrainian government proposes prison sentences for illegal border crossings. wsws.org The bill's introduction is a tacit admission by the dictatorial Zelensky regime that a growing number of Ukrainians do not want a part in the war.

Andrew Korybko (2025-08-24). Which Western Security Guarantees for Ukraine Might be Acceptable to Putin? globalresearch.ca Steve Witkoff's

albawaba (2025-08-24). "Trump's plan is dead" – Russia blocks US initiative on Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -According to a story from Britain, the Kremlin has essentially taken down President Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. The i Paper says that Moscow has taken steps to stop any possible progress just one week after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska. This shows that Trump's suggested framework is no longer a workable option. | On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said again that Putin is "ready" to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he also added new problems that make it very unlikely that the two will be able to meet. | During a news con…

Dave DeCamp (2025-08-24). US Approves European-Funded Long-Range Cruise Missile Deal for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that the US has approved a deal that will arm Ukraine with thousands of Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles, which have a significantly further range than other missiles that the US has sent into the proxy war. Two US officials told the Journal that the ERAMs …

geo.tv (2025-08-24). Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal. geo.tv The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant outside the town of Kurchatov, in the Kursk Region, Russia. — Reuters/FileDrone attacks slashes 50% operational capacity of plant's unit three.Radiation levels site, surrounding area remain within normal limits.No injuries, blaze promptly…

EDWIN (2025-08-24). President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. ⚪ In a statement, the Presidency said the series of telephone calls held on Saturday followed meetings hosted by United States of America President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several other European leaders. ⚪ "President Ramaphosa spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Alexandar Stubb of Finland. Additional calls with…

A A (2025-08-24). Everyone will gain from a peace deal for Ukraine. strategic-culture.su But security guarantees will need to be realistic and sanctions removal must form part of the plan. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

Leonid Savin (2025-08-24). Le monde selon le mode russe et la Pax Americana. thealtworld.com La visite à Moscou du représentant spécial du président américain Steve Witkoff et les déclarations officielles concernant la rencontre prévue entre le président russe Vladimir Poutine et son homologue américain Donald Trump pour discuter du règlement du conflit en Ukraine soulèvent à nouveau la question d'une éventuelle cessation des hostilités et du lancement d'un processus de paix, si les conditions conviennent à toutes les parties. | Bien que l'on parle de paix, des connotations contradictoires et des questions supplémentaires apparaissent. Les objectifs de l'opération militaire spéciale annoncés par les diri…

eugyppius (2025-08-24). Ursula Von Der Leyen Told to Leave Room During Multilateral Talks at Trump's Washington Summit — Not a "Leader" nor an "Elected Head of State" globalresearch.ca The sharp-eyed reporters at Apollo News caught this nugget in the flood of post-summit media coverage yesterday…

A A (2025-08-24). La Thailandia risponde ai tentativi di creare nuova zizzania al confine con la Cambogia. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi la Thailandia ha risposto alle nuove provocazioni al confine cambogiano sottolineando l'equilibrio e la sovranità del proprio Paese e difendendo al contempo la recinzione di filo spinato nell'area controversa. | Segue nostro Martedਠ19 agosto, il Ministero degli Esteri thailandese ha infatti rilasciato una dichiarazione a sostegno delle recenti uscite mediatiche dell'Esercito Reale Thailandese in merito alla zon…

Clau O'Brien Moscoso (2025-08-24). US Counterinsurgency Wins in Bolivia: Intentional Factionalism Within MAS and the Capture of the Lithium Triangle. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso — Aug 20, 2025 | October 19 run-off between centrist Christian Democratic Party Senator Rodrigo Paz, the son of a former president, and former right wing President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga of the Libre Party. The election results on Sunday ended twenty years of MAS-IPSP (Movement Towards Socialism — Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the People) in power with MAS candidate and current Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo polling at 202508251736 | f7 | 27 | 1311 | 14142