Three thermal power plants down, 12-hour blackouts introduced in Ukraine, as Russia executes freeze-out terror
Putin abandons occupation for a strategy of rendering Ukraine unlivable.
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Nuclear control is dying as superpowers answer each other with ICBMs: Putin’s Yars meets America’s Minuteman III
World enters new nuclear age with ICBMs answering ICBMs.
Europe’s fears of losing comfort may cost it true independence, former Ukrainian army chief Zaluzhnyi says
According to Zaluzhnyi, a new doctrine is being formed that will create armies of robots and artificial intelligence, but Europe still postpones difficult defense decisions in favor of comfort and political popularity.
From 38% to 52%: Half of Ukrainians now see US pushing for unfavorable peace deal
Ukrainian public opinion about US policy has undergone what sociologists call a "very dynamic" shift: just 38% of Ukrainians now view US policy favorably—down from 42% in August
“He ended game”: Putin ally praises Trump’s Tomahawk bluff, rejects peace without Ukraine capitulation
Meanwhile, state propaganda celebrated the US Defense Secretary's Russian-colored tie at the Washington meeting.
Finland proposes €200 billion Russian asset transfer to Ukraine to force Kremlin toward peace
Stubb says a European security alliance stands ready to back Kyiv with air, naval, and intelligence support, but America’s role remains irreplaceable.
US to provide Ukraine with only 20-50 Tomahawk missiles – Financial Times
The US may deliver as few as 20 Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine—a quantity that defense experts say would produce negligible effects on battlefield conditions or military dynamics
Japan on alert as three Russian ships push into Philippine Sea amid deepening Moscow–Beijing cooperation
Tokyo's 2025 White Paper identified strengthening Moscow-Beijing strategic ties as a direct threat to Indo-Pacific stability.
Greece holds back 25 Mirage fighters as US, France pressure Athens on Ukraine arms pipeline
Greece is offering only antiquated weapons systems—including 60 self-propelled howitzers from the 1960s—instead of modern military hardware for use against Russia.
Trump links Charlotte Ukrainian refugee murder to national security crisis
President Trump expressed condolences Monday to the family of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed on Charlotte's light rail system, while announcing a new Justice Department task force targeting anti-Christian bias
Ukrainian AI-generated video lights up Burning Man’s main pyramid with national symbols
Ukrainian national symbols projected through artificial intelligence technology dominated the main pyramid at this year's Burning Man festival, as director Olha Navrotska's video featuring sunflowers, wheat, and the country's signature blue and yellow colors
Estonia extradites Estonian Russian who helped Russia buy electronics to the United States
An Estonian national accused of operating a complex procurement network for Russian military interests was transferred to US custody this week
US extends authorization to import some diamonds of Russian origin despite sanctions
Nearly 3 years after G7 nations restricted Russian diamond trade, the Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended US import permissions for specific Russian gems through September 2026.
Storm destroys Ukrainian installation “Black Cloud” at the US Burning Man festival
A Ukrainian art installation warning about global war threats lasted mere hours at the Burning Man festival before a desert windstorm tore through the 7-ton structure
Latvia to contribute $ 2.3 mn to NATO’s initiative to supply Ukraine with US weapons
The Baltic nation becomes the latest NATO member to fund American weapons deliveries to Ukraine through the alliance's Priority Ukraine Requirements List
Bloomberg: US, Russia discuss deal to secure occupied Ukrainian territories for Russia
Putin reportedly is demanding Ukraine surrender the entire Donbas and Crimea as part of a deal that would potentially freeze the war along current battle lines.
White House reportedly preparing trilateral meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Putin
Trump administration sources reveal the White House is actively organizing a three-way presidential summit that could bring together the US, Ukraine's and Russia's presidents as early as next week
US approves $ 203.5 mn deal to maintain Ukraine’s M777 howitzers
The announcement marks a significant shift as the administration had previously paused some weapons aid for Ukraine.
European allies to finance more than $ 1 billion in US arms package for Ukraine
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands will fund more than $1 billion worth of US military equipment for Ukraine, including critical air defense components.
Ukraine, US to launch 3 strategic mining projects in next 18 months
The US-Ukrainian Investment Recovery Fund will hold its 1st meeting in September, with plans to expand into defense sector investments alongside three planned mining ventures