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Putin gives Alaskan man new motorcycle during Trump summit
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Ukraine peace summit: Dramatic setting but the geopolitical realities are stark
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...

Trump-Putin summit watched with ‘curiosity,’ hope by Ukrainians in Canada
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, Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine peace talks; world watches closely
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
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...

Trump calls Democratic senator ‘unattractive,’ touts new White House flags, in series of late-night Truth Social rants ahead of Zelensky meeting
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A NATO drone maker is testing its weapons in Ukraine — with its CEO actually heading to the battlefield to see it firsthand
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
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Allied troops are ‘ready to go from day one’ if Ukraine ceasefire is reached, says defence secretary
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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
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
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
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
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,...

Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington for discussions with Trump
0 The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived in Washington on Monday morning, where he will meet with the White House leader, Donald Trump. The meeting takes place after the Trump-Putin summit on Friday in Alaska, reports IPN. In a...

Watchdog Slams USAID For Losing Track Of Over 5,000 Elon Musk Starlink Terminals In Ukraine — Many Now In Russian-Controlled Zones: Report
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...

Putin praises ‘heroic’ North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine in letter to Kim Jong-un
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VEON’s Kyivstar Completes Cohen Circle Merger, Secures U.S. Listing
VEON, a global digital operator and parent company of Ukraine’s leading digital operator JSC Kyivstar, and Cohen Circle Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, announced the previously closed business combination between Kyivstar Group...

Ukraine Updates Military Reservist Booking to Support Critical Enterprises Amid Conflict
According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine On Wednesday, August 13, the government approved changes to the mechanism for deferring those liable for military service to strengthen staffing...

Rising Attacks Prompt Forced Evacuation of Over 1,800 Children in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have ordered the compulsory evacuation of families with children from several locations in Donetsk Oblast, citing a sharp increase in Russian strikes. The measure covers the city of Druzhkivka and the villages of Andriivka,...

Around 25 million tons of grain have been harvested in Ukraine
According to the operational data of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, as of August 14, grain and legume crops in Ukraine have been harvested from almost 6.187 million hectares (55% of the planned area), from which 24.806...