Russia invokes mysterious “Anchorage formula”, as trilateral Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi
Moscow demands all of Donbas, citing alleged Trump-Putin August agreement
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Zelenskyy: Security deal ready to sign, but Donbas remains key sticking point
Talks on territorial question move to Abu Dhabi
Budanov honors “Cyborgs” who held Donetsk Airport for 242 days
"They held the defense then; we hold it now," says presidential office chief Budanov.
“Situation is critical”: Russia is encircling Myrnohrad from all four directions to conduct final suppression of Ukrainian troops
Kremlin's negotiation strategy: take Myrnohrad, impress Trump, demand all of Donbas.
Zelenskyy reveals US-proposed free economic zone plan for Donbas withdrawal areas
Ukraine is examining a US proposal to create a free economic zone with special legal and tax regimes in parts of Donbas where troops would withdraw, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg, calling the format "difficult but fair."
“Without Ukraine, Russia ceases to be European”: US professor explains what West doesn’t understand about Putin’s goals or his support base
Even Russian propagandists admit it: ceasefire would be pause for new attacks, the US expert warns.
Putin tells Russian businessmen he wants all of Donbas but may swap other captured territories
Russia may be willing to trade some captured Ukrainian territory but not Donbas, President Vladimir Putin told business leaders this week
“Three brigades are not enough for its defense”: Ukrainian expert reveals Russia’s next big target in 2026
Ukraine must learn 2025's lessons or repeat its mistakes.
Ukrainians forced to kill Ukrainians: Russia makes occupied Ukrainians choose between debt and killing their own people
Moscow's Donbas strategy: turn Ukrainians into soldiers, send them to the front line.
“There are many Putins”: Zelenskyy’s cryptic remark hints at what many have long suspected about Kremlin leader
"One talks to Americans, another delivers speeches."
Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine’s red lines and pushes back on Trump’s claim that everyone but him loves US peace plan
The Ukrainian leader offered a measured response to the US president's recent assertion, saying no plan will please everyone and insisting his priority is preventing Russia from launching a third aggression against Ukraine.
Belgian marine fighting in Ukraine: Russia’s is war is war against Europe, but it keeps Russian billions frozen instead of helping Kyiv
Belgian woman with one leg fights Russia in Ukraine. Her message: "Wake up."
Zelenskyy under US pressure to accept Trump “peace” plan fast, Axios says
Unnamed Ukrainian officials believe Trump’s advisers recently echoed Moscow’s demand that Kyiv surrender all of Donetsk Oblast.
From proxies to puppets: Russia strips collaborators of power in occupied territories
New “curator” positions shift all major decisions to Moscow as local proxies lose influence in “Effective Region” project.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
Putin: Russia ready to fight until last Ukrainian, offers no concessions, demands Kyiv surrender Donbas
Putin offers no compromise while inviting US negotiators to Moscow.
South Africa investigates how 17 citizens were deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Presidency says the men are trapped in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas after being misled by fake job recruiters — a Russian tactic previously reported in many countries including India and Nepal.
Pokrovsk turns gray: city becomes zone of chaos and shifting control
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) units are in the fight, conducting a complex counter-operation personally overseen by HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov.
Putin sets deadline for Pokrovsk conquest, throws 17,000 more soldiers thrown into burning city
“Putin’s goal is to demonstrate that he can dictate terms,” Malomuzh said.
Ukraine is fighting for every block in Pokrovsk as 170,000-strong grouping continues to infiltrate
DeepState analysts report an expanding Russian presence on the city’s eastern outskirts near Rivne, signaling that Pokrovsk’s defenses are under severe strain.