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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced plans to meet Ukrainian representatives in New York, emphasizing ongoing communication with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, JD Vance defended Ukraine-Russia talks by comparing them to World War II negotiations. Downing Street accused Russia of stalling peace talks, while President Trump suggested President Putin avoids meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky due to personal dislike. Reports indicated Russian forces entered Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, with Ukraine denying village captures. Ukraine unveiled a new missile capable of deep strikes into Russia. A Ukrainian refugee was tragically killed in the US, and Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg stated efforts to end the war were ongoing despite slow progress. An archbishop expressed regret for not advocating for the war’s end during a meeting with Putin. These developments highlight the complex diplomatic, military, and humanitarian challenges in the ongoing conflict.
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- Witkoff to Meet Ukrainians in New York This Week
US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Tuesday that he will meet with Ukrainian representatives in New York this week. The Trump administration official stated that Washington continues to engage with Russia as the US seeks to bring an end to Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
“I’m meeting with the Ukrainians this week. So I will be meeting with them this week in New York, and that’s a big signal. We talk to the Russians every day,” Witkoff said on Fox News.
By Namita Singh | 27 August 2025 03:58
- Watch: JD Vance Suggests World War 2 Ended With ‘Negotiations’ as He Defends Ukraine-Russia Talks
JD Vance has sparked controversy by comparing the Ukraine-Russia conflict to the end of World War 2, suggesting that negotiations played a significant role in ending the war. He made these remarks while defending the ongoing talks between Ukraine and Russia.
- Recap: Russia Being ‘Disrespectful’ to Ukraine Peace Process, Downing Street Says
Russia has been accused of stalling peace talks in its war with Ukraine, with Downing Street alleging that Vladimir Putin is deliberately delaying progress. This comes less than two weeks after Putin’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders also met with Trump in Washington to discuss the status of the negotiations.
“I think Russia cannot be more blatant about dragging its feet and stalling the peace talks,” said the Prime Minister’s official spokesman. “Ukraine has long been clear it’s willing to enter peace talks, but we continue to see Russia and President Putin prevaricate with unrealistic demands and delaying tactics.”
By Bryony Gooch | 27 August 2025 02:00
- Desperate Search for Russian Swimmer Missing in Cross-Bosphorus Race
A search operation is underway for a Russian swimmer who went missing during a cross-Bosphorus race.
- Recap: Trump Says Putin Not Meeting Zelensky as ‘He Doesn’t Like Him’
Donald Trump has stated that Vladimir Putin is avoiding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky due to personal animosity. Trump, who has been attempting to arrange a peace summit between the two leaders, seemed to sympathize with Putin, saying, “Because he doesn’t like him. I have people I don’t like, I don’t like to meet with them.”
Trump also hinted at potential consequences if a meeting does not take place soon but did not specify what those consequences might be.
By Steffie Banatvala | 27 August 2025 00:00
- Ukraine Says Russian Forces Have Entered Dnipropetrovsk Region
Ukrainian forces reported that Russian troops have crossed into the eastern industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk. According to Viktor Trehubov of the Dnipro Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, Russia is attempting to establish a foothold in the area.
“This is the first attack of such a large scale in the Dnipropetrovsk region,” Trehubov said.
Ukrainian researchers claimed that Russian forces captured two villages in the southeastern part of the region, but the Ukrainian military later dismissed these reports as false.
By Alex Croft | 26 August 2025 23:48
- Watch: Ukraine Unveils Devastating New ‘Flamingo’ Cruise Missile That Can Strike Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine has revealed a new advanced cruise missile, named the “Flamingo,” which has the capability to strike deep into Russian territory.
- Woman Who Fled Ukraine to Escape War Stabbed to Death in North Carolina Train Station
A woman who fled Ukraine to escape the war was tragically stabbed to death at a train station in North Carolina.
- Trump Envoy Says Officials ‘Working Hard’ to End War in Ukraine
Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump’s special envoy, stated that US officials are “working very, very hard” to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed hope for “security guarantees” for Ukraine to prevent future invasions by Russia.
By Steffie Banatvala | 26 August 2025 21:00
- Archbishop Who Met with Putin Admits He Made a Mistake by Not Calling for End to Ukraine War
An archbishop who met with Vladimir Putin has admitted that he regrets not urging the Russian leader to end the war in Ukraine.
By Steffie Banatvala | 26 August 2025 20:00
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