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August 21

Melania Trump’s Putin letter sparks praise from second lady Vance

Usha Vance called Melania Trump a "role model" Thursday for caring about children's welfare, referencing Mrs. Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin about protecting future generations.

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.

August 21

Trump tariffs push India closer to America's strategic rivals China and Russia

India strengthens ties with Moscow and Beijing as US-India relationship faces its most serious test in years following disputes over Russian oil purchases.

August 20

NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit

NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting led by Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, joined by Gen. Dan Caine and all 32 allied leaders.

August 20

Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint

A drone believed to be a Russian Shahed variant hit the Osiny village in Poland's Lublin province, shattering windows in homes but causing no injuries to residents.

August 20

Russians made concessions ‘almost immediately,’ Trump envoy says of Putin summit

Russia made quick concessions during a Trump–Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, as the U.S. works with European allies on Ukraine security guarantees for a potential peace deal.

August 20

Ukraine’s stolen children crisis looms large as NATO meets on Russia’s war

Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

August 20

Giving Putin the Donbas would hand Moscow powerful leverage over Kyiv’s financial survival

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands to cede the Donbas region, citing sovereignty concerns and the area's economic and strategic importance.

August 20

NATO scrambles warplanes as Russia hits near Romanian border in Ukraine

NATO aircraft scrambled from Romania following a large-scale Russian attack on across Ukraine overnight, including in the Odesa region near Danube River border with allied nation.