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Russia ‘actually upholding’ a peace commitment is still ‘yet to be seen’
Sky News Australia
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August 20, 2025
Lawyer and Democrat lobbyist Nathan Daschle says it’s “hard to tell” if Russia is serious about wanting to achieve peace with Ukraine. Mr Daschle told Sky News Australia that Russia has “broken” previous commitments. “Even if we can get a...
Russia will use Trump’s peace negotiations ‘to their maximum advantage’
Sky News Australia
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August 20, 2025
Lawyer and Democrat Lobbyist Nathan Daschle says Russia will play US President Donald Trump’s peace negotiations “to their maximum advantage”. Mr Daschle told Sky News Australia it was “encouraging” to see Donald Trump offer some form of military...
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273
St. Kitts Gazette
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August 20, 2025
Here is how things stand on Wednesday, August 20: Fighting Russian authorities have returned the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said on Monday, according to The Kyiv...
Russia recommends that UN increase impartiality in organization's work
TASS
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August 19, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, August 19. /TASS/. The UN needs to review the working methods of its agencies and special rapporteurs in order to ensure genuine impartiality in the organization's work, First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry...
Russia’s Putin Briefs Saudi Crown Prince on Outcomes of Trump Talks
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed on Tuesday Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the outcomes of his recent talks with US President Donald Trump. Crown Prince Mohammed stressed the...
Russia's Lavrov hits back at European leaders before possible Putin-Zelensky summit
Morning Star
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RUSSIA’S Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today dismissed as “childish” allegations made by the European leaders that Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. This comes a day after United States President Donald Trump held a top-level...
Russia’s Upgraded Nuclear Battlecruiser Back At Sea After Nearly Three Decades
The Drive
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August 19, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. For the first time since 1997, the Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov is finally back in...
Russia expert: Putin uses 'mindless people' to 'go and die' in war against Ukraine
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Russia expert: Putin uses 'mindless people' to 'go and die' in war against Ukraine 13:35 UP NEXT Affordability is the key issue: Voters fret over...
Russia residents react to Trump's meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy
Fort Madison Daily Democrat - Iowa
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Russian media and Moscow residents reacted to the recent flurry of diplomacy regarding Ukraine on Tuesday, a day after U.S President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington D.C. Some residents in Moscow continue to...
As Russia escalates strikes, Trump opens door to US air role in Ukraine but rules out ground troops
Cyprus Mail
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August 20, 2025
Russia launches largest attack this month amid peace moves President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has ruled out putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the United States might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia’s...
Sanctions Update EU and UK Tighten Restrictions on Russian Oil and Provision of Software to Russia
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
During 18-19 July 2025, the EU unveiled its 18th “package” of sanctions launched against Russia since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Among these measures, the EU seeks to close an apparent loophole by which Russian-origin oil could...
UN Security Council Members Condemn Russia on Anniversary of 2008 War
The Messenger
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By Liza Mchedlidze Wednesday, August 20, 2025 On the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian war, several members of the United Nations Security Council issued a joint statement condemning Russia's ongoing occupation of Georgian territories...
First Lady Melania Trump’s influence in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
NBC News
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August 20, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing First Lady Melania Trump’s influence in Russia-Ukraine peace talks 04:05 UP NEXT Finland president: Ukraine ceding land to Russia would be like U.S....
Putin commends Saudi Arabia for efforts towards Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The National News
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his meeting with US President Donald Trump, aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Mr Trump and Mr Putin met in Alaska on Friday, marking the first...
Trump Imposed 'Sanctions on India' To End Russia-Ukraine War, Claims White House
Times Now
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August 20, 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters (AP Photo) United States President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on India to end the Russia-Ukraine war, claimed White House on Wednesday. US White House Press Secretary Karoline...
Japan-Russia trade turnover up 46% in July due to sharp rise in LNG supplies from Russia
TASS
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August 20, 2025
TOKYO, August 20. /TASS/. Trade turnover between Japan and Russia grew by 46.09% in July 2025 year-on-year to 103.2 bln yen (around $699 mln at the current rate), according to TASS’ calculations based on data released by the Japanese finance...
EAM Jaishankar To Co-Chair 26Th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission Session In Moscow Today
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in...
'Trump Put Tremendous Public Pressure': White House Says India Tariffs Aim To End Russia War
News18
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August 20, 2025
Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 07:46 IST The White House has said Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on India to 50% to put secondary pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war. A file photo of US President Donald Trump (AP)US President Donald Trump has...
White House Press Secretary Leavitt says US imposed tariffs on India to put pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war
India Blooms
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August 20, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said President Donald Trump and his administration imposed tariffs on India to deter Russia from pursuing the ongoing conflict against Ukraine. She said the intention behind imposing the...
BREAKING: Tulsi Strips Security Clearances From 37 Deep State Officials Tied to Trump-Russia Hoax – Here’s the Full List
The Gateway Pundit
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August 19, 2025
ODNI Tulsi Gabbard stripped security clearances from 37 Deep State officials tied to the Trump-Russia hoax. Clapper’s aide Vinh Nguyen was among the 37 stripped of his security clearance. “Being entrusted with a security clearance is a privilege,...