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41m ago Fake NATO deaths, Epstein claims and drones: how Russia targets elections in the Baltics
50m ago Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase
3h ago Russia quarantines Siberia hospital after plague lab worker dies of unknown pneumonia
3h ago Trump says US will help Russia after plague lab worker dies in Siberia
3h ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed

Putin's top diplomat warns of 'road to nowhere' in Ukraine security talks

Russia’s foreign minister has warned against talks about Ukraine’s security without Russia at the table

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Where could Putin and Zelensky meet for Ukraine war summit?

Russia has yet to confirm whether Putin will meet with Zelensky

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Minister unveils UK crackdown on Kyrgyz finance to ‘keep pressure on’ Putin

Russian leaders are ‘sorely mistaken’ if they thought they could ‘hide’ their efforts to evade sanctions, Stephen Doughty said.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

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The Cersanit Mirage: Polish Tycoon's 'Exit' from Russia Is Likely An Elaborate Shell Game

Solowow invested around 250 million Euros into his Russian assets, and by the start of the war the Russian market accounted for 20% of Cersanit's business.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost bilateral defense ties

Belarus and Iran signed have new agreements to boost bilateral ties in areas including defense

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Russia Says Must Be Part Of Ukraine Security Guarantees Talks

Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

Russia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security

Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses European diplomacy as ‘clumsy effort to sway Trump’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

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Did Trump’s tariff war force India and China to mend ties?

China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Scott Bessent Clarifies Why Trump Penalized India, Not China, Over Russian Oil Purchase—'Indian Arbitrage...Unacceptable'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the differential treatment in tariffs on India and China, despite both the countries buying Russian oil.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Trump ‘prepared to crush Russia’s economy if Putin turns down peace talks’

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The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

What are the prospects of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Donald Trump last week dropped his call for a pause in fighting. What does this mean for Kyiv and what might happen now?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Even if Trump succeeds in bringing Putin and Zelenskyy together, don’t expect wonders − their only previous face-to-face encounter ended in failure

Donald Trump has raised the prospect of directs talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, in what would be the first such encounter in more than three years of war between the two countries.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Putin Gives Alaskan Guy a New Ural Sidecar, Dude Pretends He's Affected by War

During the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the latter gave a local a Ural sidecar motorcycle. Feels like a trap, but OK.

RideApart · Aug 20, 2025

Trump is ready to ‘crush’ the Russian economy if Putin doesn’t meet with Zelensky, says Lindsey Graham

Republican insists sanctions could become necessary to punish Kremlin leader for snubbing diplomatic discussions on ending Ukraine war

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?

Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Danish university to scrutinise international tech researchers amid spying concerns

The tightened vetting process applies to researchers from China, Russia and Iran, which Danish intelligence officials consider high risk for espionage.

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

Texas house passes Republican-drawn gerrymandered congressional map after weeks of protest – as it happened

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The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

NATO defense chiefs hold virtual meeting on Ukraine security guarantees

NATO defense chiefs are holding a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor

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We Got This Covered · Aug 20, 2025

‘Pathetic and cowardly’ Donald Trump’s Russia ‘trick’ to intimidate America exposed – and now, the government has to answer

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Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine's Sumy region

The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine's Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia's ongoing all-out war.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials

Director of national intelligence accuses officials of ‘abusing public trust’ and mishandling documents

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Deceitful, cold and unempathetic: 25 years on, the Kursk submarine disaster reveals a lot about Putin’s personality

During his first term, Vladimir Putin had to confront a raft of political and economic challenges, including the Chechen wars, conflict in Iraq, and the unchecked power of Russia’s oligarchs. He also faced a major tragedy that he handled disastrously, and which undermined his image as a strong and competent…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Polish army believes drone that exploded in eastern Poland was launched from Russia – as it happened

Not clear if it was a deliberate violation of Poland’s airspace or a malfunction of a drone targeting Ukraine, Poland said

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Russia launches 'massive drone strike' on Ukraine as Nato military leaders meet to discuss security guarantees

One person was in the attack which caused a large fire at a fuel and energy facility, officials said

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

US and EU to push for the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia

The return of the forcefully deported Ukrainian children “is a subject at the top of all lists,” Donald Trump said, adding that the US and Europe will work together with Ukraine and the rest of the world “to hopefully bringing them home to their families".

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