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‘Three weeks ago, this town was thriving’: Ukrainians flee the front line in Putin’s frantic land grab
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
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Garlic’s high profitability meets climatic challenges in Ukraine
Fresh Plaza
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August 15, 2025
Farmers estimate that garlic can be up to four times more profitable than potatoes, making it one of Ukraine's most lucrative crops. Vitalii Kuleba, a combat veteran and farmer from the Poltava region, cultivates two hectares of the variety...
Canada considering supporting production of Ukrainian long-range drones
Interfax Ukraine
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August 15, 2025
Photo: Pixabay Canada is considering supporting the production of long-range drones in Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said. "I have had a meeting with the Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc. We focused on developing...
Trump's Test, Zelenskyy's Bet, Europe's Stake: Why Washington Talks Could Outweigh Alaska
News18
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August 18, 2025
Last Updated:August 18, 2025, 13:14 IST After an inconclusive summit in Alaska, US President Donald Trump hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House today, joined by Europe’s leaders in a bid to shape Ukraine’s future US President Donald Trump...
Putin gives Alaskan man new motorcycle during Trump summit
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
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Good News: Strangers share food, stories with potluck suppers in rural Maine
NBC News
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August 17, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Zelenskyy backs Ukraine ceasefire before peace deal ahead of Trump meeting 01:40 Horror movies’ popularity rises amid growing economic uncertainty 01:46 Now...
Ukraine peace summit: Dramatic setting but the geopolitical realities are stark
World Tribune
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August 13, 2025
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, August 13, 2025 Is there now a serious chance to end Russia’s war in Ukraine? Are both sides in this bloody stalemate finally willing to give peace a chance despite real reservations by both Moscow...
Top Republican under fire for suggesting Trump get third term and run DC for ‘as long as he wants’
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
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Trump-Putin summit watched with ‘curiosity,’ hope by Ukrainians in Canada
Global News
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August 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pivotal meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being watched with cautious optimism by Ukrainian Canadians, who are hopeful that Ukraine’s interests and rights will be upheld in the push to end the...
Trump pressures Zelenskyy before European leaders arrive in Washington | First Thing
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Good morning. Donald Trump has piled pressure on his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before talks in Washington on Monday, saying the leader could end the war “almost immediately” if he wanted to. The president’s comments were posted...
Trump, Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine peace talks; world watches closely
The Federal
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August 15, 2025
Meetings between top leaders of the US and Russia have always been crunch moments in world politics. Starting from the Cold War days when America and the erstwhile Soviet Union were at loggerheads and meetings between the presidents of the two...
‘They want to believe their sons are heroes’ — the North Caucasus in the shadow of the Ukraine war
Open Caucasus Media
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August 15, 2025
The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...
A NATO drone maker is testing its weapons in Ukraine — with its CEO actually heading to the battlefield to see it firsthand
Insider
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August 15, 2025
A NATO drone maker on Russia's doorstep is testing its tech under Russian fire — and its CEO is out on the battlefield collecting feedback and figuring out what works. Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy was founded in 2015 and was among the first...
What to expect from historic Trump-Putin Alaska summit over Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
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Allied troops are ‘ready to go from day one’ if Ukraine ceasefire is reached, says defence secretary
The Independent
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August 15, 2025
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Dave Ramsey Slams Caller's Plan To Buy Home With Immigrant Parents, Calls It Financially Not Sustainable And A Path To Lifelong Dependence
Benzinga
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Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey delivered tough love to a 30-year-old caller considering buying a home with her parents, warning the move could trap her in lifelong financial dependence. Caller Weighs Home Purchase With Parents Lacking...
Watchdog: Nearly Half of US-Funded Starlink Terminals in Ukraine Ended Up in Russian-Held Areas
Arise News
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August 15, 2025
A new internal audit reveals the US Agency for International Development (USAID) failed to monitor thousands of Starlink internet terminals sent to Ukraine, with nearly half of the active units reportedly operating in territories controlled or...
Ukraine’s Alaska agenda: Kiev wants a lasting ceasefire, NATO-backed security, reparations, and sustained sanctions on Russia
The Economic Times
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August 13, 2025
As US President Donald Trump prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 15, Ukraine hopes for an agreement that will meet its demands of stopping the war and preventing future aggression. But since Ukrainian...
Here is how Russia's war in Ukraine has shaped global markets
WHTC - Michigan
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LONDON (Reuters) -World markets are watching closely as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska later on Friday to seal a possible ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. This was a conflict that sparked an energy shock,...
Watchdog Slams USAID For Losing Track Of Over 5,000 Elon Musk Starlink Terminals In Ukraine — Many Now In Russian-Controlled Zones: Report
Benzinga
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under criticism for reportedly failing to monitor the use of Elon Musk‘s Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine. Trending Investment Opportunities USAID Lost Track of Thousands of Starlink...