Украинска криза (Алекс KAJ SE 3X IL-76? neka trepka)

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Units of the Russian Army have liberated two villages on the border of the Dnipropetrovsk region — Novokhatske and Tolstoy, and have also made significant advances in this direction towards Yanvarsky.

Map from a Ukrainian source, so in reality everything is even better.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88413

The UK authorities have announced an urgent gathering of security representatives from European governments this Saturday in London to develop a joint stance on the upcoming Putin-Trump negotiations.

They’ll do anything to stop the negotiations including escalatory actions.

Macron:

The future of Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukrainians.

High threat for: Kyiv region, Rivne region, Zhytomyr region, Chernihiv region, and Volyn region: regions bordering Belarus or Russia — can ignite at any moment, — commander of the "Achilles" regiment Yuriy Fedorenko exclusively for the Times of Ukraine channel.

Video of the evacuation of a captured German Leopard 2A6 tank in the Kursk region by the forces of the 119th Parachute Regiment.

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In the best case, under the Trump exchange, Ukraine will receive only small sections of the buffer zone in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, — CNN

Panic setting in…Zelensky called the prime ministers of Britain, Estonia, Denmark, and the president of France Macron within an hour and a half.

This is happening against the backdrop of Trump's proposal for a territorial exchange between Ukraine and Russia for peace and the upcoming US-Russia talks in Alaska without Zelensky's participation.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88421

Finland will help Ukraine even without the USA.

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated that the country will not participate in Trump's initiative where Europe buys weapons for Ukraine from America.

He said he sees nothing special about this and that each country chooses how to help on its own. He reminded that Finland participated in the Czech ammunition initiative and will continue to help the Ukrainians.

The reason for this is the desire to invest money in its own defense industry rather than the American one, and Antti reminded that in winter the defense ministry decided to allocate 660 million euros to weapons companies.

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There are separate reports that Russian troops have begun to encircle Pokrovsk from the northern flank and are advancing on Dobropillia.

It is currently impossible to confirm or deny this information, but if confirmed, it would mean several important things at once.

Firstly, the operational situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is deteriorating faster than they can regroup and plug holes on the front.
Secondly, the northern flank is the key to "cutting off" the main supply line to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

Any serious breakthrough in Dobropillia with the blocking of the T-05-14 highway automatically puts Pokrovsk in a semi-encirclement, and with a fortunate turn of events and intensified combat operations within 1–2 weeks — in a full encirclement, unless troops are urgently withdrawn.

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Ukraine and Europe are against Putin's proposal for a ceasefire, as the Russian president wants significant territorial concessions, — WSJ

Europe and Kiev have presented their proposal for resolving the Ukrainian conflict ahead of the upcoming negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, writes The Wall Street Journal citing sources.

The peace initiative provides for a ceasefire before any other steps and mandatory security guarantees for Kiev, including possible NATO membership, the article noted.

Ukraine and European allies fear that Trump, after talks with Putin, will place the blame for any breakdown of agreements on Kiev.

Ukrainian representatives have already handed over their plan to a number of high-ranking American politicians, including J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Keith Kellogg

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Refusal of Russian oil will cost India $9 billion in 2025

The Indian State Bank calculated that if India refuses to buy oil from Russia, it will have to spend an additional $9 billion on energy purchases next year, and another $12 billion the year after.

According to the bank's estimate, the cost of the oil itself will increase by 10% if New Delhi refuses to buy oil from Moscow. This will inevitably lead to price increases for the population of India, which numbers 1.4 billion people

Details of the missile strike on August 7 in the Kharkiv region

What happened?
On August 7 around 13:30, monitoring channels reported the arrival of ballistic missiles in the Kharkiv region near Balakliia. Earlier, missile launches were recorded from two directions: Rostov and Voronezh. As a result of the strikes, heavy smoke was observed at the impact site. Official representatives and the State Emergency Service remained silent about the consequences. Russian Telegram channels reported that the target of the strike was the training camp of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade "Azov" near the settlement of Kreidyanka in the Balakliia city community.
This information explains why Ukrainian officials concealed the incident, as repeated strikes by the Russian Armed Forces on concentrations of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel have been a sensitive topic, and numerous commissions and statements by the Ukrainian Armed Forces commander-in-chief have not influenced the actions of unit commanders.

According to sources:
The strike was indeed carried out on the training camp, and the unresolved problem of notifying personnel once again caused heavy losses. Attempts by the Security Service of Ukraine to block the area and prevent information leaks were unsuccessful. Currently, more than 50 dead and about 200 wounded of varying severity are known. In addition, about 12 units of various types of equipment and an RAV warehouse were hit, which itself caused many casualties. Another commission is working on site.

At the moment, the regional administration has thrown all efforts into saving the wounded, but due to a shortage of donor blood, medical supplies, and medical personnel, the death toll is only increasing.
Additionally, a fire was recorded on the NASA landscape fire monitoring map at the "Olympia" recreation base, which officials kept silent about because it was being used for purposes other than intended. In the adjacent forest area, clearly visible are worn and trampled routes where training was conducted.

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The surrender of Donbas will force Ukraine to abandon the "belt of fortresses" that held back Russia for 11 years, and the Russian Army will advance 82 km to the west — ISW

This will mean the Russian Army moving 82 km to the west and it will be in a more advantageous position for a future offensive on neighboring areas of Kharkiv or Dnipropetrovsk regions;

And Ukraine will be forced to abandon an important fortress belt that has been built since 2014, move to disadvantageous positions, and urgently attract investments to build new defenses.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88431?single

Nova tura likvidirani kolumbijski platenici

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A precise airstrike destroyed the militants' bridge in Konstantinovka. The footage shows a targeted strike by a powerful FAB-3000 aerial bomb. Every day our fighters diligently push the front line further. Strikes are only carried out on strategic targets. Now the enemy has few options left for the development of events. We are already close.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88434

Ukraine may soon lose the support of the Czech Republic in the European Union, writes the Swiss newspaper Neue Zurcher Zeitung (NZZ).

This is related to the upcoming parliamentary elections, which will take place on October 3-4. The leader in the polls is former Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who criticizes aid to Kyiv and advocates for early negotiations with Moscow.

Yermak failed to convince Vance of the necessity of Zelensky's participation in the summit in Alaska.

This is reported by the TG channel "Resident" citing its own sources in the president's office. It is reported:

The Trump administration presented us with the fact of negotiations and the need to fulfill all agreements that will be reached between the US and Russia. The hope for active participation on our side by Britain has failed, no Western country wants to enter into an open conflict with Trump.

If this is true, the betrayal has the potential to be great.

Putin wants to be forgiven for the capture of the south of our Kherson region, Zaporizhzhia, the entire territory of Luhansk, Donetsk region, and Crimea. We will not allow this second attempt to divide Ukraine — Zelensky

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The White House is considering inviting Zelensky to Alaska, where Trump plans to meet with Putin next week, NBC News reports, citing a senior American official

The White House currently does not plan a trilateral meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky.

This was reported by Reuters citing a representative of the U.S. administration.

It is stated that "the U.S. president is open to a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky, but for now the White House is planning a bilateral meeting at Putin's request."

This statement came amid demands from Ukraine and Europe to ensure at least Kiev a seat at the table for the upcoming Putin-Trump talks.

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The agenda of the summit in Alaska will focus on two main topics: Ukraine and the relations between the USA and Russia.
For Ukraine, France, the United Kingdom, the EU, and others, an important point that they do not understand is this: the USA and Russia will agree on Ukraine in the sense that the Kremlin's proposals fully satisfy Trump. Whether Ukraine accepts or rejects these proposals will not affect the course of the summit.
Ukraine can reject everything, and Trump will be pleased because he already has the feeling that Russia has made concessions specifically to him. These are concessions that concern only Trump. They do not concern Zelensky. Yes, it is hard for Ukraine's sponsors to understand such treachery.
Ukraine will never accept anything anyway, but Trump will have an argument in hand as to why it is time for him to make a global deal with Russia.
For this very reason, there will be no Ukraine at the summit; it is simply not needed there. The reason why Washington and Moscow will come closer will be announced there. And only then will this joint proposal be voiced.
This is why the EU and Zelensky are struggling like a fish out of water. They have been spewing nonsense all day today. It will only get worse for them.

Russian forces have reportedly advanced further into Pokrovsk, with fighting now beginning to take place near the centre of the city.

EDIT: The Russian forces fighting within Pokrovsk itself are reportedly reconnaissance units.

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Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Saratov.

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Last night, Russian Gerans attacked strategic targets in five Ukrainian regions

The main strikes hit Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov, and Poltava regions, as well as Chernigov and the Ukrainian Armed Forces-controlled part of Zaporozhye region, including the regional center.

According to preliminary data, the main strike targeted energy infrastructure and transport hubs.

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Russian air defense report for the night mentions 121 Ukrainian drones shot down over 14 regions, which is not unusual but on the higher end

29 – over the territory of the Krasnodar Territory.
15 – over the territory of the Republic of Crimea.
13 – over the territory of the Bryansk Region.
12 – over the territory of the Belgorod Region.
9 – over the territory of the Voronezh region.
8 – over the territory of the Saratov region.
8 – over the territory of the Stavropol region.
7 – over the territory of the Kaluga region.
6 – over the territory of the Tula region.
5 – over the territory of the Rostov region.
4 – over the territory of the Ryazan region.
2 – over the waters of the Sea of Azov.
1 – over the territory of the Smolensk region.
1 – over the territory of the Oryol region.
1 – over the territory of the Tver region.

Lancet strikes on excavators digging trenches in the Chernigov Region.

Attacks of this type seem to be a theme in the last few days

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88455

Liman Front -- Torskoe

Russian troops on Motorbikes have attacked Zarichne (aka Kirovsk) which is next to Torskoe on the Western side.

It's reported about 20 - 30 motorbikes were involved and reached the western side of Zarichne-Kirovsk under AFU fire.

It's not known whether they managed to establish a firm hold, although it's presumed they have positions on the Eastern side

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88457

At night, Russia struck the train station in Sinelnikovo, Dnepropetrovsk region

Other objects were also damaged, and the city partially lost power.

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EC President Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders called on Trump in talks with Putin to defend the "vital interests of Ukraine and Europe."

The EU is ready to continue providing military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

This is stated in the joint declaration.

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Europe and Ukraine's initiative for negotiations between Russia and the USA aims to establish a "common red line", notes the WSJ.

It also includes a demand for a ceasefire "before any further steps," an exchange of territories "on a mutual basis," which implies the withdrawal of troops from the regions by both Ukraine and Russia, and security guarantees for Kyiv.

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The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, wished Putin and Trump to find a solution to the Ukrainian conflict during the planned meeting in Alaska.

"From the very beginning of this conflict, we rejected propaganda, lies, and focused on objective information and, above all, on peace. We wish the Russian and American presidents to find a meaningful solution"

In his opinion, the main thing now is to stop the hostilities and to ensure that other Western players do not interfere with a possible peace agreement in Ukraine.

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The countries of the "coalition of the willing" do not want to send their troops to Ukraine, reported The Sunday Times.

Instead, European powers intend to focus on strengthening the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

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Liman Front -- Shandrigolovo

RFAF have entered Shandrigolovo as well as Serednee (to the North) after crossing the Nitrius River

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88461

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Geran drone strike on a S-300V SAM launch position near the village of Vorozhba.

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Deep State confirming earlier reports about a deep DRG breakthrough behind AFU lines North of Pokrovsk

I mentioned it yesterday (see map 2)


From AMK Mapping

The 10km Russian DRG breakthrough to Zolotyi Kolodyaz, northeast of Dobropillya, has been confirmed. Assault units followed soon afterwards, establishing positions 7km deep into Ukrainian lines.

This all occurred in under 48 hours, making it one of the largest and fastest breakthroughs since the transition to attritional warfare.

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European politicians are trying to hinder American efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Medvedev believes.

Kiev has resorted to hiring killers from Latin American drug cartels

Medvedev suggested to Trump to send US special forces to Kiev to fight the cartels:

"You can even shoot in the building on Bankova Street — there are plenty of devoted fans of Pablo Escobar and Fabio Ochoa Vásquez," noted the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council.

"Mercenaries are taught everything, including UAV operation, which can be very useful for drug delivery to the US. This is much more effective than planes and submarines."

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Maria Zakharova:

"Zelensky's office has published a joint statement by the leaders of some EU countries and Ursula von der Leyen calling for a ceasefire. But not one that will be achieved by stopping the supply of arms to the Kiev terrorists. On the contrary, yet another Nazi leaflet claims that success in achieving peace in Ukraine can allegedly be achieved only by putting pressure on Russia and supporting Kiev.

The relationship between Bankova and the Brussels bureaucracy already resembles necrophilia, and it is characterised by the fierce reciprocity of the parties."

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Footage from Smelnikovo Train Station (Dnepro Region) which was attacked overnight

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Russian Armed Forces hit a railway junction in the Dnepropetrovsk region, which provides for the transfer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to Donbass, — the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Something I think is plausible...


Russia may demand to demilitarize the whole of Ukraine up to the Dnieper River

-- WELT

According to the newspaper, negotiations on a long-term end to the war are likely to drag on for many months, perhaps even years.

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Some details have become known about the Ukrainian Luftwaffe formed to combat UAVs.

Light motor aviation is part of the army, as confirmed by the identification stripes.

Sports planes were brought into the army by aviation enthusiasts from the notorious DFTG. In particular, this is the late Konstantin Oborin, through whose efforts the first Yak-52 squadron was formed at the end of July 2024.

The main armament of the Yak-52 is the shooter's small arms, as nothing larger can fit into the cockpit.

They hit the "Gerany" almost point-blank on the engine; the main thing is not to hit the tanks, or it will be like here.

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Destruction of Ukrainian infantry in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
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Russian drone operators are reducing the number of Ukrainian Armed Forces using FPV drones. Also, temporary defensive positions where militants tried to hide were blown up.

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Demolition of militants' shelter quickly and powerfully.
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In the settlement of Krivonosovka, Sumy region (opposite Bryansk region), geraniums visited houses where Ukrainian Armed Forces/GUR operatives were holed up.

The moment of the strike is not shown, but it is visible that the building they entered disappeared and another one was damaged.

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And once again the Lancet is in action.

The snipers of the 238th brigade destroy a unit of equipment in the area of Alekseevo-Druzhkovka, DPR. It is claimed to be a Fennek SWP, but it cannot be precisely identified.

In any case, the drone crashed into the vehicle, after which it caught fire.

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Russia has not wasted time and has other advanced weapons besides the "Oreshnik" missile system.

This was stated by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Ryabkov:

"Oreshnik" - yes. But there is more. So, we have not wasted time. I cannot name what I am not allowed to name. But there is."

Shall we strike? We definitely will, but later.

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Finland is ending cash benefits for Ukrainian refugees.

According to Finnish outlet Yle, the country has long run a support program to help integrate refugees, covering language courses, job placement, and orientation sessions.

There are currently around 46,000 Ukrainians in Finland, receiving a total of €317 million annually. Finance Minister Riikka Purra has proposed scrapping these payments over the next two years to save the funds.

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Preemptive strikes on terrorists at the border of Bryansk region.

A few more geraniums hit the location of Ukrainian militants in the Zhadovo area of Chernihiv region.

Here were the locations and equipment that were covered by a couple of kamikaze drones.

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Tek ke go jade azerbejdzan ali ne se svesni uste

Ukraine and Azerbaijan Condemn Russian Strikes on SOCAR Oil Depot and Gas Facility

The Azerbaijani president’s press service reported that Ilham Aliyev and Zelensky discussed Russian airstrikes on an oil depot in Ukraine owned by Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, as well as on a gas compressor station transporting Azerbaijani gas to Ukraine. Baku described the attacks as “deliberate.”

During the call, both leaders condemned the strikes and stressed that this would not affect Azerbaijan–Ukraine energy cooperation. Zelensky also congratulated Aliyev on the agreements reached with Armenia in Washington under the mediation of US President Trump.

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The Russian army entered the outskirts of Shandrigolovo in the Krasnolimansk direction.

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The enemy launched a suicide drone strike on a facility in Ukhta, Komi Republic. The distance is more than 1,700 km from the border.

This is the first time that strikes have been launched on Komi.

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Posto ukr ne e nacisticka zemja i ukraincive ne se nacisti

Anastasia Mirzak, a session secretary at the Svyatoshinsky Court in Kiev, Ukraine, posted an Instagram story from her vacation showing herself holding the flag of Nazi Germany. The image circulated briefly before being deleted within five minutes.

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Trump is determined to end U.S. funding for the conflict in Ukraine, Vice President J.D. Vance told Fox News:

“Americans are tired of sending their money, their taxes, to this conflict.”

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Weapon supplies to Ukraine will continue regardless of the results of the Russia-US summit — Rutti Frutti

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'Must be de facto recognition of Russia's control of territories, not a de jure one' - Rutti Frutti

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NATO Secretary General Rutte said no final agreement will be reached at the upcoming Putin–Trump meeting in Alaska.

He stated that full peace talks — covering a ceasefire, territorial issues, and security guarantees for Kiev — will require Ukraine and European participation.

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Merz urged the US and Russia not to decide Ukraine’s territorial issues “over the heads” of Europe and Kiev.

“We cannot accept that questions of territory are discussed or decided between Russia and America over the heads of Europeans and Ukrainians. I believe the US government sees it the same way,” he said.

He insisted there can be “no peace that rewards Russia’s advances and encourages further moves.”

Regarding Friday’s meeting in Alaska, Merz said it “must not end without results” — either more pressure on Russia or a message that it cannot continue the war.

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Four FAB-500 bombs immediately hit a Ukrainian Armed Forces base in Konstantinovka

The aerial bombs are equipped with UMPC modules.

The footage of the strike is published by the Telegram channel "Iznanka."

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88498

On the Pokrovsk direction, our assault troops advanced north of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.

Enemy sources confirm an increase in the gray zone and consolidation in the forest belts.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88501?single

In the village of Kleban-Byk, "dozens of Ukrainian soldiers" have been surrounded and are now forced to surrender, according to enemy channels.

Kleban-Byk is located south of Konstantinovka and its northern outskirts border a large reservoir of the same name, as well as the Krivoy Torets river.

It is likely that the road leading to Pleshcheevka was cut off by the Russian Armed Forces, leaving the Ukrainian units with nowhere to retreat. However, other confirmations should be awaited.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88503

Main points from the interview with US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker on CNN:

On Zelensky's refusal of territorial concessions:

"Both sides must agree to end this war… we need it to end. We could save thousands of lives through an agreement."

On the possible participation of Zelensky in the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska:

"It is possible… No decision has been made at this time."

On the prospect of Ukraine's NATO membership:

"The decision is ultimately not made by Russia. The decisive factor is the 32 NATO members, who must unanimously agree to admit any member… But at the same time, there must be an agreement that both sides can accept."

Geranium attacks the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Zolote Kolodez north of Krasnoarmiysk.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88506

Consequences of a strike by a pair of FAB with UMPK on Zaporizhzhia

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The breakthrough of the Russian army north of Pokrovsk with a turn towards Konstantinovka currently measures about 13 km.

The defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (marked in red on the map) were passed quite quickly because there was no one there. It is still premature to talk about any significant successes in terms of breaking the front, but the Ukrainian side, looking at what is happening, claims that the cutting of the front between Pokrovsk and Konstantinovka is taking on an irreversible character.

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NATO Secretary General Rutte called to abandon the legal recognition of Ukraine's territorial losses within the framework of a future conflict settlement agreement

He also promised to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine regardless of the outcome of the Putin-Trump meeting.

Opinion: Even if the US says it’s “done” funding Ukraine, Europe is still buying US weapons that end up there. The US leads NATO. This feels more like a pivot — Washington shifts focus to China while Europe works to weaken Russia. Don’t be fooled — America is still involved, just under the pretense of stepping back.

Bloomberg: European leaders want to speak with Trump before his planned Friday meeting in Alaska with Putin.

Panic…

Ukraine-Russia, US Vice President Vance’s forecast: "Putin and Zelensky will not like the deal."

Russia has a substantial arsenal of medium- and shorter-range missiles, Ryabkov said.
Russia continued scientific research in the field of INF during the moratorium, he did not anticipate such a refusal, Ryabkov said.

Our advance in the Kupyansk direction: in Stepovaya Novoselka and in the northwest of Kupyansk itself
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A fiber-optic drone destroyed another Ukrainian army Humvee

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Azerbejdzan ne e svesen kako ke go izede od rusive.

Azerbaijani press after a series of attacks by the Russian Armed Forces on the oil depot and gas compressor station of Azerbaijani companies in Ukraine:

"If Russia continues its aggressive policy towards Azerbaijan's interests, then official Baku will begin to consider lifting the arms embargo on supplies to Ukraine."

It's rumoured that Russia's breakthrough east of Dobropillya has bloomed further, with Russian forces capturing the villages of Nove Shakhove, Novyi Donbas and Vilne, and entering the villages of Ivanivka, Zolotyi Kolodyaz (again), Rubizhne, Dorozhnje and Kucheriv Yar.

It's also reported that Ukrainian forces moved back into northern Volodymyrivka after the Russians failed to consolidate there.

If these reports are true, then it would put Russia just 3.4km from the Dobropillya - Kramatorsk Highway, and 3.9km from the outskirts of Dobropillya.

This is after a massive build up of Russian forces according to AMK Mapping. Putin clearly wants Trump to feel a bit of pressure come Friday.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88528

The occupying Ukrainian administration of Kherson reports on the interim results of the evacuation of the civilian population from the Korabelni district of Kherson (see map)

The Dnepr group announced that it effectively disrupts the enemy's logistics in the district.

In the so-called "red zone" (closest to the shore), no civilians remain.

The Dnepr group warns that any transport will be considered a legitimate military target:

Ukrainian servicemen in shorts in civilian vehicles have repeatedly been caught on footage by our drones while these disguised soldiers were carrying out combat missions.

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Kremena Forest

Significant RFAF gains in the past week or so

This area has been largely static for a very long time

It's likely the RFAF are aiming to get Yampol and Dronovka.....they seem to be using the same tactic as in around Pokrovsk. with infiltrating DRGs fairly deep behind AFU lines

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88530

The Hohols claimed destroying a 98L6 Yenisei radar in Crimea which is part of S-500 Prometey (Prometheus) SAM system.

Although the footage cuts out at the end and in the longer original footage it seemed to hit the ground

Some of the radar domes are damaged in subsequently released images (pic 1)

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88536

Destruction of a Ukrainian howitzer by a drone
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Geraniums attack Shostka in Sumy region

Russian Armed Forces fighters blew up a Ukrainian Armed Forces boat in the waters of the Kleban-Byk reservoir in the DPR.

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Putin and Trump's meeting in Alaska will bring peace, said the representative of the Russian president Kirill Dmitriev.

"Neoconservatives and other warmongers will not be smiling on August 15, 2025. The dialogue between Putin and Trump will bring hope, peace, and global security," Dmitriev said.

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The British mercenary William Hayden, captured in the DPR, was transferred to Moscow for investigative actions, TASS was informed by law enforcement agencies

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Geran-2 strikes targeting GUR personnel and equipment in the area of the settlements of Krivonosovka, Sumy region and Zhadovo, Chernigov region.

https://t.me/CyberspecNews/88539?single

ABC NEWS: Does Trump ‘deserve some credit’ for brokering multiple peace deals?

BOLTON: No

— He says Trump is decorating himself with Fake Achievements


Finally something I can agree with Bolton

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The EU is trying to push Zelensky to the summit in Alaska, writes Politico.

The publication notes that any participation of European representatives in the summit "seems like a hopeless case."

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The countries of the Northern Baltic Eight (NB8) have supported Trump's plan for Ukraine.

The Norwegian government press release specifies that NB8 will continue to provide financial and military aid to Kyiv and will support sanctions against Moscow.

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The settlement of Lunacharskoye has been liberated in the DPR, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

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Señor Tomato is going to allocate $2 million to Ukraine:

"The funds will be used to purchase and send electrical equipment produced in Azerbaijan"

Looks like we need to send a couple more "Geraneys" to targets in the Odessa region

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Chronicle of strikes on the territory of Ukraine from August 10 to August 11, 2025.

Yesterday, during the day and at night, the Aerospace Forces and missile forces struck targets in the Donbass, in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions (the entire range of weapons), in the vicinity of Dnepropetrovsk (High-Speed Target), in the Chernihiv region (Gerani/Gerberas).

August 10, 2025.

• 09:40 Donbass and Sumy region - explosions. UMPK.
• 09:40-09:45 Kharkiv region - explosions. 2 strikes by UMPK. Chernetchina.
• 10:25 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK. Bititsa.
• 11:35 Pokrovsky district of Donbass - explosions. Gerani/Gerberas.
• 11:55 Slavyansk - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 12:00-12:30 Zaporizhia region - explosions. UMPK. Hulyaipole.
• 13:50 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK. Bititsa.
• 15:20 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK. Khoten.
• 15:45-15:55 Sumy suburbs - 3 explosions. Heavy MLRS.
• 15:55 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK.
• 15:55 Kharkiv region - explosions. UMPK. Khatne.
• 17:15 Zaporizhia region - explosions. UMPK. Crossroads of three regions.
• 17:55 Zaporizhia - explosions. UMPK.
• 19:40 Kherson - explosions.
• 19:45 southern outskirts of Dnipropetrovsk - explosion. High-speed target.
• 20:45 on the border of Kherson and Nikolaev regions - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 21:30 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK.
• 22:35 - 23:00 north of Shostka, Sumy region - explosions. 2 UMPK strikes. Ivot.
• 23:30 border of Chernihiv and Poltava regions - explosion. Geranium/Gerbera.
• 23:35 Zaporizhia - explosion. Geranium/Gerbera.
• 23:50 Zaporizhzhia region - explosions. UMPK. Veselyanka.
• 23:55 Donbass, Slavyansk - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 23:55 Zaporizhia region - explosions. UMPK. Veselyanka.

August 11, 2025.

• 00:05-00:10 Zaporizhia region - explosions. 2 strikes by UMPK. Veselyanka.
• 00:20 Donbass, Svyatogorsk - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 01:55-02:05 Shostka, Sumy region - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 02:10 Chernihiv region - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas.
• 02:30 north of Shostka, Sumy region - explosions. UMPK.
• 03:30-03:40 Kharkiv region - explosions. 2 strikes by UMPK. Izyum district.
• 05:00 Sumy region - explosions. UMPK.
• 05:10 Kharkiv region - explosions. UMPK. Velykyi Burluk.
• 06:00 Donbass - explosions. Geraniums/Gerberas. Pokrovsky district. 2 more groups of Geraniums on the approach.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of the settlement of Fyodorovka in the Pokrovsk direction in the DPR

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Ukraine may be faced with a Trump–Putin deal as a fait accompli, while Kiev’s refusal to cede territory is “unrealistic,” writes Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times.

He compares a possible Trump–Putin meeting without Zelensky to the 1938 Munich Agreement, when Czechoslovakia was carved up without its participation.

Rachman argues that Putin could “exploit the vain and vague Trump” to his advantage, making it entirely plausible that Ukraine could be presented with a deal between the two presidents under the threat of an end to U.S. military aid.

Citing research showing Ukraine is “slowly losing,” he claims a total breakdown in talks and continuation of the war is likely more beneficial to Russia than to Ukraine. This, he says, makes the position that “not an inch of territory can be ceded” unrealistic.

According to Rachman, Kiev may have to concede on several points: de facto (but not de jure) recognition of Russian control over some territory “as a brutal reality,” and postponing NATO membership, which in any case looks “unlikely in the foreseeable future.” He adds that Ukraine should still pursue EU integration and reject any military limitations.

“Any Alaska agreement is likely to be the beginning, not the end, of the process. Ukrainians and Europeans understand they will have to flatter Trump and play the long game. It’s not the best option. But it’s all they have,” Rachman concludes.

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The US promised to consult with Europeans before Trump's meeting with Putin. This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Tusk, according to The Guardian.

It should be noted that over the weekend, US Vice President Pence was in London, where he was negotiating with Europeans regarding the Trump-Putin meeting.

At the same time, Western media wrote yesterday that Europeans want to discuss this issue personally with Trump. But when such a conversation will take place is still unclear.

Tusk also said he has "many concerns and many hopes" regarding this meeting, calling "Trump's tactics sometimes unpredictable when it comes to various steps and actions."

Tusk considers Putin's proposals regarding Ukrainian territory to be "one-sided."

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Azerbaijan took offense at Russia for the attacks on the refineries of the Azerbaijani company SOCAR, located on the territory of Ukraine.

— This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during a telephone conversation with Vladimir Zelensky.

"During the telephone conversation, the parties condemned Russia's deliberate airstrikes on the Azerbaijani oil reservoir and other facilities owned by the Azerbaijani company SOCAR in Ukraine, as well as on the gas compressor station transporting Azerbaijani gas to Ukraine, stressing confidence that this will not lead to a halt in energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine,"

In addition, the Azerbaijani edition of Caliber, citing some "reliable sources," reported that Baku may consider lifting the embargo on military supplies to Kiev in response to Russian strikes on Azerbaijani facilities in Ukraine.

"If Russia continues its aggressive policy towards the interests of Azerbaijan, then official Baku will begin to consider lifting the embargo on the supply of weapons to Ukraine, which is in its arsenal," the publication says.

It is worth noting that Azerbaijani weapons (various mortars and 250kg guided bombs) have already been noticed in AFU service

Russia is deploying paratroopers (!) to the Zaporizhzhia direction: additional forces and equipment are being actively concentrated in the region, — spokesperson of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Ukrainian forces are encircled in Kleban-Byk.

The 11th Guards Air Force and Air Defense Army is bombing Ukrainians in Podgavrilovka (Dnipropetrovsk region, 3 km west of the border with the DPR).

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Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine by October 10: it is on this day in Oslo that the Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be announced, according to the media.

Trump really wants to get the "Nobel" for peace and is obviously using this date as a benchmark for completing all important processes.

Could be worse. It could be in two weeks.

Germany will produce twice as many ammunition in Ukraine.

According to the CEO of Rheinmetall, the annual production capacity of the 155mm shell factory in Ukraine, which is still under construction, will be doubled.

Initially, it was planned that the capacity would be 150,000 artillery shells per year, but a few months ago Armin Papperger stated in an interview that the factory under construction would be expanded and the production capacity "significantly increased."

Papperger responded to a question by saying that the Ukrainian authorities want to double the planned production capacity. However, he criticized Ukraine for bureaucracy and cited as an example that the construction of new factories in Unterlüß and Ukraine started almost simultaneously. In Germany, construction is already completed, but in Ukraine, it is not yet finished.

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European defense industry on the edge: Putin and Trump's talks threaten multi-million projects on Ukraine

Shares of leading European defense companies are sharply falling – investors are reacting to profit declines and the upcoming talks between Trump and Putin.

Rheinmetall, one of the industry leaders, reported Q2 revenue €10 million below forecast – only €2.43 billion, and profit was €60 million less than expected. The company, which claimed leadership in the global defense sector, has sharply lost ground.

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger assures the situation will be corrected by the end of the year, but this is only possible if the "Ukraine" project remains, experts say.

Since Thursday, Rheinmetall shares have dropped 10%. European companies are already feeling the impact and are trying to influence the situation – huge budgets and "strategic plans" are at stake.

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The presumed meeting place of Putin and Trump is the Alyeska Resort hotel in Girdwood

American media report that the dates from August 12 to 16 are completely absent from the booking calendar of this hotel. Girdwood is located in the southern part of Alaska, 50 kilometers from Anchorage, the largest city in the state.

Earlier, the NYT wrote that the residents of Alaska are cautiously preparing for the meeting of Putin and Trump on August 15.

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FAB-500 strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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There is no longer a bus station in the settlement of Zaporizhzhia after the arrival of FAB from UMPK.

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More than 1000 aerial bombs and nearly 1400 strike drones were used by Russia against Ukraine last week, — Zelensky

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Trump stated that the meeting with Putin in Alaska will be preliminary, during which he will ask the Russian head to end the conflict in Ukraine.

He also suggested that the US might withdraw from diplomacy on Ukraine following the meeting with Putin.

I am not going to mess around with Putin! — Trump

The US leader announced that he will give the Russian head an ultimatum at the meeting in Alaska:

— "So, I am going to talk to Vladimir Putin and tell him: 'You must end this war, you must put an end to it.' I am not going to mess around with him."

Putin is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire to end war, the Russian Armed Forces are moving troops to start new offensives. This follows from intelligence data, — Zelensky

Russian Armed Forces have broken through the front line by 10 km near Dobropillya, — Ukrainian media in panic

"The Dobropillya-Kramatorsk highway is cut off and under Russian control in the area of the settlement Novovodyane. The situation is critical" – report Ukrainian war correspondents

And what are the Ukrainians saying regarding the situation on the front?

Russian forces may take Dobropolye faster than Pokrovsk, according to the Ukrainian military channel Deep State. They report a breakthrough in Ukrainian defenses between Dobropolye and Konstantinovka, with Russian troops advancing over 11 km after exploiting weak points in the Ukrainian lines.

This progress has been driven by sustained pressure and infantry superiority. Russian units have entered Kucherov Yar and Zolotoy Kolodyaz, building up forces to press the attack, and are consolidating positions in Veseloye. At the same time, they are pushing toward the Dobropolye–Kramatorsk highway, securing areas around Novovodyanoye and Petrovka. Some Ukrainian sources claim the road has already been cut.

The situation is worsened by the fact that newly built defensive structures near Zolotoy Kolodyaz and Shakhovoye—well-prepared with strong fortifications—are undermanned and could be seized by Russian troops. Ukrainian military sources admit that dislodging them afterward would be extremely difficult.

Deep State notes that, once entrenched in captured settlements, Russian forces will likely push deeper, deploying drone teams to disrupt alternative supply routes and complicate the defense of surrounding positions. If the situation continues this way, Dobropolye could fall sooner than Pokrovsk.

The channel also reports that the command of one Ukrainian brigade in the area is sending distorted information about the real situation up the chain of command.

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It is reported that the Russian Armed Forces have liberated the settlement of Zelyony Gay in the Kupyansk direction.

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Su-34 aircraft crews and UAV teams carried out a combined strike on a concentration area of the 144th Separate Mechanised Brigade’s mechanised battalion of the AFU in Sumy region using UMPK-500 and Geran-2 BPLA-500 UAVs.

As a result of the strike, Russian troops eliminated:

up to 50 servicemen,
an ammunition depot,
up to 10 foreign-made AFU hardware units including two Abrams tanks and four Bradley IFVs,
various AFU vehicles including armoured ones.

Russian Defence Ministry Masnova

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The consequences of a strike on a Ukrainian Armed Forces facility (presumably a warehouse) in one of the settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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Footage of yesterday's strike by "Geran-2" drones on a Ukrainian Armed Forces facility in the settlement of Belozerskoye.

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Donald Trump stated in the press conference today,

“Zelensky says I need constitutional approval for territory exchange. I don't like that.

Zelensky got approval to start a war and kill everyone indiscriminately, but he needs approval to exchange land?

The active phase of the battle for Kramatorsk has begun - the "capital" of the part of the DPR controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The UGIL members say that on the Sulyaviansko-Kramatorsk direction is ‘fucked’.

Ukrainian military officer Bohdan Krotevych:

Mr. President, I sincerely don’t know what exactly is being reported to you, but I’m informing you: on the Pokrovsk – Kostiantynivka line, without exaggeration, it’s complete chaos. And this chaos has been growing for a long time, worsening with each passing day.

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Right now we are already losing ground at the battalion level, and when the situation reaches the brigades — the Russian Armed Forces will be able to get behind the lines, and the front will shift by hundreds of square kilometers per day, — Chmut

Alarms everywhere about the collapsing front. I wonder if Putin could get an extension of a week before he meets with Trump?

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The EU will work on its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, said Kaja Kallas.

She stated that the bloc “should not discuss concessions” until Russia “agrees to a full and unconditional ceasefire.”

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told "Izvestia" that Moscow hopes the upcoming Putin-Trump summit will give an impetus to the normalization of bilateral relations, including air communication

Here is the information about the main topic of the meeting in Alaska

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Ukraine could agree to stop fighting and cede territory already held by Russia as part of a European-backed plan for peace.

Zelensky told European leaders that they must reject any settlement proposed by Trump in which Ukraine gives up further territory – but that Russia could be allowed to retain some of the land it has taken.

This would mean freezing the front line where it is and handing Russia de facto control of the territory it occupies in Lugansk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Kherson and Crimea.

European capitals have opted to back Kiev’s vision for any territorial swaps in an attempt to convince Trump that there is diplomatic weight behind a single “Ukraine plus Europe” red line that rejects concessions for Ukrainian-held land.

European leaders are expected to hold talks with Mr Trump on Wednesday to make their case to him.

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Ukraine may again, as in 2022, start losing hundreds of kilometers every day, the head of the "Come Back Alive" foundation Taras Chmut said

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Ukrainian Ground Forces report that Russia has struck the training ground of one of their units

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Minus four pickups and a mortar of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy region with the help of FPV.

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Stavropol was attacked by drones on the night of August 12.

There is no official information yet about casualties or damage.

Preliminarily, the enterprise JSC "Monocrystal" was hit.

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Today, Sumy, Chernihiv regions and Donbass were under attacks.

The video shows Slavyansk at night.

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The Military Admin has ordered the evacuation of Sergeevka, near Kramatorsk

It reinforces some predictions that the real aim of the Pokrovsk attacks are to reach the border of the DPR and then envelop the Slavyansk - Kramatorsk agglomeration

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The RFAF has entered the town of Rodinsko, just to the North of Pokrovsk


Assault units of the Russian Armed Forces advanced 2.5 km in the eastern flank of Pokrovsk and took up new positions in a multi-storey building in the city of Rodinskoye on the eastern outskirts and in the area of the village of Sukhetskoye.

The advanced positions of the Russian Armed Forces under the artillery fire of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Geran drones and Russian Aviation are bombing Belozerske where they've reports of Russian DRG activity

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The Yellow area represents the recent Russian breakthrough north of Pokrovsk/Myrnohrad which has effectively cut the city off from resupply. An encirclement is already occurring and at the current rate of Russian advance we may see the first full city encirclement since Mariupol. The area in question is roughly 260 sq km and the north penetration has cut through two additional Ukrainian defense lines leaving no further lines available in Donetsk.

The Russians are through the Eastern wall.

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AZOV reports it has been redeployed to the Pokrovsk sector.

The “Western-friendly rebranded Nazis” claim that “the situation remains difficult and fluid,” adding that their units have “planned and implemented measures to block enemy forces in a specific sector.”

As reported earlier, Russian forces have achieved a breakthrough north of Pokrovsk.

Ukraine has previously shown no hesitation in using its “ideological battalions” as blocking detachments for retreating troops.

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Ukrainian artillery shelling is targeting eastern Rodynske, confirming the Russian entry into the city.

Geolocation: (https://x.com/AudaxonX/status/1955197231675388008) 48.353474, 37.212539

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Now even the German Repka is writing about the possibility of a big betrayal, talking about the "decisive hours".

We hope that success will be consolidated and further developed.

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Russian oil supplies to India continue despite Trump's threats to impose additional tariffs

According to Bloomberg, the average volume of Russian oil shipments to India by sea over four weeks was 3.11 million barrels per day, which is only 3% lower than previous figures.

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Russian troops are widening the breakthrough at Zolotim Kolodez, capturing the adjacent hamlets of Rubizhnoe and Volne.

To the south, Russian troops have broken into the northern half of Rodinskoe, 8.5 km (5.3 miles) north of Pokrovsk.

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New Russian advances in the past hours:

Russian troops captured much of the villages of Udachnoe and Kotlyne to the west of Pokrovsk, after ~two months of a stalemate in these sectors.

Russian DRGs and sabotage groups have crossed the Rodinskoe-Dobropolye railway line and moved westward towards the towns of Shevchenko and Novoalexandrovka. Capturing Novoalexandrovka and/or Gryshyne would effectively encircle Pokrovsk and sever the last road that goes out of the city.

The village of Zolotim Kolodez was fully captured by Russian troops solidifying the Russian breakthrough of the New Donbas Line

East of the town of Bylitskoe, the village of Dorozhnoe was captured.

The village of Leontovich and the houses on the Privolna street in Pokrovsk have been captured.

East of Myrnograd, the town of Novoekonomichne was captured.

: The fact that Ukraine war updates have switched from "daily" to "hourly" should reveal the extent of Russian breakthrough of the past few days.

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Ukrainian channel RezidentUA writes:

Our source in the Presidential Office says Yermak has demanded that Syrsky redeploy the Azov unit to Pokrovsk. Azov remains an autonomous structure within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and poses a threat to the authorities. Bankova already tried to get rid of the unit a year ago, when they sent Azov to Avdeevka — but back then, the 3rd Assault Brigade abandoned its positions and withdrew.

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The front in Donbas is collapsing. The next few hours will be decisive for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Bild

Military analysts report that Russian units have penetrated 18 kilometers into the enemy's defense north of Pokrovsk.

Russian groups may establish drone operations in this area, allowing them to hold their position for a long time.

Earlier, the former commander of the banned "Azov" also spoke about the collapse of the Ukrainian front in Donbas, complaining to Zelensky that "on the Pokrovsk — Konstantinovka line, without exaggeration, it's a complete disaster.

Men under 22 will be able to travel abroad — Zelensky

"Currently, there is a restriction up to 18 years old, I propose to raise it to 22 years so that there are no restrictions when crossing", he said.
According to Zelensky, this will allow young people to "realize themselves in education, primarily in Ukraine."

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine fired upon the area near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Governor Balitsky reported.

Dry grass caught fire, causing smoke around the plant. According to him, the situation is under control and poses no threat to the plant or residents.

The radiation levels around the nuclear power plant and the city of Energodar are normal.

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The meeting between Trump and Putin will only matter for the bilateral relations between the US and Russia, but no decisions about Ukraine will be made there without Ukraine, Zelensky said

The distance between the Russian Armed Forces' "pincers" in the Pokrovsk direction is reportedly less than 15 kilometers.

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Zelensky refused to withdraw troops from Donbass.

“We will not leave Donbass. If we leave Donbass voluntarily or under pressure, we will start a third war,” Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian president also refused to discuss any possible territorial exchanges with Russia, while indirectly requesting a meeting with Putin and Trump.

“During the call, I said that I am not ready to discuss Ukraine’s territories, as this is exclusively a matter of our Constitution. And honestly, with all due respect, I am not ready to discuss these issues over the phone. These are serious matters that are resolved at the leaders’ level,” Zelensky told journalists.

Given this rhetoric, it is unlikely that any breakthroughs should be expected from the meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage, Alaska.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban:

The Ukrainians lost the war. Russia won. The only question is when and under what circumstances the West, which supports the Ukrainians, will admit that this has happened.

British authorities have urged EU leaders to stop making “pointless comments” about negotiations between Putin and Trump, The Telegraph reports.

London is increasingly uneasy about public statements on Ukraine’s future from figures such as Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Kaja Kallas.

The concern in London is that making public demands of the U.S. president could backfire and result in Europe being shut out of the talks altogether.

According to insiders, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided public remarks since a joint statement on Saturday evening, preferring to exert influence behind the scenes.

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Ukraine’s General Staff claims to have “liberated” Stepovoye and Novokonstantinovka on the Sumy front — areas where Russian forces have never even been present.

Even Ukrainian military analysts admit the Russians never claimed control of these villages and had simply been shelling them without any attempt to occupy, as shown on their own maps.

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"You are pathetic and weak": Orban criticized the EU's attempts to interfere in the negotiations between Russia and the US

He emphasized that "when two strong people, the American and Russian presidents, sit down at the negotiating table, and you then shout from afar, then you are pathetic and weak."

Orban called on the EU to "take a more courageous position" and proposed holding a summit between Russia and Europe to resolve issues directly.

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An American M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley infantry fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit by a suicide fiber-optic FPV drone of the National Guard of the Russian Federation in the Sumy region.

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The Russian Army's offensive on the Konstantinovka direction continues

Russian fighters have completely secured Predtechino. Only 2.5 km remain to the first houses of Konstantinovka.

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Official statements from the White House representative:

The purpose of Trump's meeting with Putin is to better understand Russia's position to achieve peace in Ukraine;
Trump may have plans to visit Russia in the future;
The meeting will take place in Anchorage;
Russia and the USA discussed many possible locations for the Putin-Trump meeting, Washington considers the upcoming visit of the Russian leader to Alaska an honor;
Trump is interested in discussing US-Russia relations with Putin but wants to dedicate the meeting in Alaska mainly to Ukraine;
Trump plans to meet with Putin in Alaska, including one-on-one;
Donald Trump does not want to set red lines on Ukraine in relations with Russia, calls on Moscow and Kyiv to engage in dialogue, including on humanitarian issues.

The last Ukrainian store has closed in Pokrovsk, surrounded by the Russian Armed Forces.

About 1,300 civilians remain there, who preferred to wait for the Russian army rather than evacuate. There is no electricity or centralized water supply in the city. The remaining residents get water from wells. Ukrainian authorities are already leaving the city.

NOW - State Department spokeswoman Bruce says Trump-Putin meeting on Friday is "not a negotiation."

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Although it had already been all but confirmed by the 7th August, even Western outlets have now officially conceded what we all have already known.

With the full capture of the city and its surrounding villages, the Battle of Toretsk ends in a Russian victory.

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Apti Alaudinov warns that Kiev has pulled Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces, its most elite and combat-ready units, off multiple fronts, rearmed, retrained, and redeployed them to the Russian border for a planned provocation.

The grouping reportedly includes a significant number of foreign fighters.

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The arrival of the drone “Gerann-2” on the object of the Armed Forces of Ukraine somewhere in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Ukrainians are online discussing the option of losing the Donbas region as ‘not such a loss’ and that Russia is making major concessions constraining themselves to taking that territory only.

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