August 26 Russian software developer gets 15 years in prison for $500 donation to Ukraine defense fund Moscow court sentences Russian programmer to 15 years in maximum security on treason charges for supporting Ukrainian defense forces with $500 donation.
August 25 Bolton unleashes on Trump Ukraine policy days after FBI raid John Bolton blasts Trump's Ukraine negotiations as doomed and contradictory following federal agents' search of his home and office last week.
August 24 Russian foreign minister accuses NBC host of wanting something to 'sell' during tense Ukraine exchange NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on whether they invaded Ukraine and on whether they felt Ukraine had a right to exist.
August 24 Russia looks to update nuclear program amid ‘colossal threats’ from West Russian nuclear chief warns of threats to country's existence, emphasizes need to strengthen nuclear shield as U.S.-Russia arms control future remains unclear.
August 22 Kim Jong Un acknowledges deaths of 100 North Korean soldiers he sent to fight for Vladimir Putin Kim Jong Un held a tearful ceremony for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine’s Kursk region and suggested it could mark the end of overseas military operations.
August 22 Talks stall and Putin grins. Weak guarantees will only invite more Russian strikes Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders didn't rein in Putin.
August 21 Zelenskyy seeks 'strong reaction' from US if Putin is not ready for bilateral meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a "strong reaction" from the U.S. if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not sit down with him for a bilateral meeting.
August 21 Russian cruise missiles hit US company in massive Ukraine strike amid Trump’s peace push Russia rains down 614 missiles and drones in massive overnight assault on Ukraine, hitting a US-owned company near NATO borders and raising questions about Putin's negotiation intentions.
August 21 Putin issues formal demands to end Ukraine war after meeting with Trump: report Russian president Vladimir Putin is reportedly willing to freeze current front lines in exchange for Ukrainian territorial concessions and a NATO membership ban.
August 21 Russia's Lavrov looks to draw China in on Ukraine's 'security guarantees' NATO allies dismiss Lavrov's comments over negotiations for Ukraine as 'noise' as he argues that China should also be involved in any 'security guarantees' for Ukraine.