Vladimir Putin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to the war against Ukraine during a meeting with Putin. The parties also discussed the Black Sea region and cooperation.
Putin stated that the deployment of European troops to Ukraine would mean war with Russia. He also accused Europe of pushing toward conflict.
Japan is demanding that the designation of the southern Kuril Islands be changed on the Equal Earth map. Russia rejected the demand.
Georgy Shevkunov, head of the Crimean Metropolis of the Russian Orthodox Church, was served a notice of suspicion for justifying Russia’s aggression. The investigation also uncovered calls for the alteration of Ukraine’s territory.
The HUR estimates that Russia will exhaust its military and economic resources by 2028 at the current rate of losses. Every day, Russia loses up to 1,500 military personnel.
Russia has renewed its attacks on Ukraine, despite the statements by the President of the United States about peace negotiations. Moscow demands the demilitarization of Ukraine, de facto, the renunciation of sovereignty and independence, and the transfer of territories.
Ukraine and the United States are working to resume negotiations after the elections in russia. Possible agreements include energy and grain exports.
Tokyo demands that the map be corrected, as four disputed islands are marked as Russian territory. The author agreed to change the Japanese version.
Russia-China negotiations on the gas pipeline have stalled due to differences over the price. Moscow wants $250–260, while Beijing wants around $50 per 1,000 cubic meters.
Donald Trump said that a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy could take place. He explained the delay in the peace agreement by their mutual antipathy.
The Institute for the Study of War believes that Putin exaggerated the successes of Russian troops in his conversation with Trump. The goal is to increase pressure from Washington on Ukraine.
Radosław Sikorski compared Russia's strikes against Ukraine with Nazi Germany's bombing of London. He believes that the attacks only unite people.
Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the next six months. Serious negotiations are unlikely before 2027.
The Russian foreign minister stated that after the war, all of Ukraine should become a buffer between Russia and the West. Moscow also rejects preserving the current government.
The leaders of Russia and the United States spoke for an hour about ending the war and restoring ties. The Kremlin denied having aggressive plans toward Europe.
Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.
Putin and Trump held a phone call after the special representatives' visits to Moscow and Kyiv. Putin also gave his "analysis" of the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin spokesperson stated that the Russian Federation was ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States. He accused Kyiv of "inflexibility" and threatened "a deterioration in the terms of peace".
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage may visit Ukraine. The party hopes the visit will dispel his reputation as a sympathizer of Russia.
War symbols targeting Ukraine were placed at the "General Karbyshev Boulevard" station. The CPD considers this a shift by the Kremlin toward "monumental propaganda."
Analysts assess that exaggerated reports by the Russian military are harming Russia’s operations. At the same time, the Kremlin uses fabricated gains in its demands toward Ukraine.
A 24-year-old reservist from the Rostov region was barred from leaving Russia because of an erroneous summons status in the electronic register. From August 18 to 31, 23 out of 73 conscripts were unable to cross the border.
The US seeks to resume negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia. There are no specific dates, and linking them to elections in Russia is merely Kyiv’s forecast.
American representatives met with Putin and Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv. Witkoff reported progress and possible new trilateral talks.
According to the expert, it was important for Washington to receive positive signals from both sides, and in his assessment, this became the main result of the visits.
Patriarch Kirill justifies Russia’s aggression with religious rhetoric. Addressing the wounded metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill stated that he had suffered for his “correct position,” while “demons” were to blame for everything.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said that the root cause of the war in Ukraine is Putin himself, who occupied Crimea in 2014 and launched the invasion in 2022.
Steve Witkoff said there had been significant progress following talks with Putin in Moscow. He acknowledged the difficulty of reaching agreements and the need for compromises.
Zelenskyy announced the third round of negotiations involving the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Andrii Sybiha said that Russia is not in a position to dictate terms. According to him, its losses reached 42,000 in August, while its advance slowed sharply.