Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 22 Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025
Vance says it’s up to Europe to provide ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine security guarantees Vice President says it will up to neighbor states to provide ‘lion’s share’ of peacekeeping support to Kyiv if peace deal with Russia can be agreed The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
White House rushes to rescue Donald Trump’s ego after two World leaders leave him feeling abandoned Protecting fragile objects has become the White House's new agenda. We Got This Covered · Aug 21, 2025
Nato leaders must ‘not be naive’ about any potential Ukraine deployment, says head of German soldiers’ union – as it happened Col Andre Wuestner tells European Nato leaders they would need to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the country for the long term The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025
Ukraine expects clarity soon on security guarantees from US and other allies Ukraine is holding intensive meetings to explore security guarantees from allies The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
International Criminal Court chiefs slam US sanctions on top staff International Criminal Court chiefs on Thursday hit out at an American government decision to impose sanctions on four more of its top staff, including a French and a Canadian judge over their involvement in cases against Israeli politicians and US military operations in Afghanistan. Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2025
Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles. Euronews · Aug 21, 2025
NATO confirms support for Ukraine as Russia seeks role in talks on security As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together, Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal. Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2025
European leaders scrambled to shield Ukraine in high-stakes Trump talks – but did they? The shifting loyalties of the White House have inadvertently bound Europe closer together – how long can that unity last? The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump suggests Kyiv needs to ‘fight back’ against Putin in fiery tirade Mr Trump’s statement follows the Russian bombing of a US electronics manufacturer in Ukraine, which Mr Zelensky damned as ‘very telling’ amid peace talk negotiations The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Coalition of the willing’ talks held as Russia stalls Air raid warning across Ukraine; uproar in Poland after Russian drone blows up in farmland. What we know on day 1,275 The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,274 Here are the key events on day 1,274 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025
Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low' Officials have lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Trump Flirts With Ukraine Security, With Narrow Margins Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Ukraine security talks are ‘road to nowhere’ says Lavrov as Nato chiefs meet Poland accuses Moscow of provocation as suspected drone lands in field
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 US Ramps Up Attack On International Court Over Israel The United States on Wednesday defiantly expanded efforts to hobble the International Criminal Court over its prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sanctioning a judge from ally France.
Euronews · Aug 20, 2025 NATO defence chiefs hold 'candid discussion' on security guarantees for Ukraine Assurances that it won't be invaded again in the future are one of the keys for getting Ukraine to sign up for a peace deal with Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 Lines of control: inside the 22 August Guardian Weekly Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine. Plus Is AI altering grief?
International Business Times UK · Aug 20, 2025 Pictures of Trump's Swollen Ankles and Hands Boost Health Rumours After He Admits He's 'Not Doing Well' Donald Trump has reignited health concerns after confessing he worries about his chances of getting into heaven. The 79-year-old president's unusual remarks, paired with visible signs such as swollen ankles and bruised hands, have led social media users to speculate that he is aware of a decline in his health.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Pope Leo to live in Vatican ‘flatshare’ when he moves into papal apartments It is thought to be the first time in modern history a pope will share the palace’s third-floor living quarters
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025 How Europe Tried To Speak Trump A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Trump blares ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ and shows off umbrellas flown from Mar-a-Lago in bonkers tour of White House Rose Garden Other songs that made the president’s playlist included Pavarotti's ‘Nessun dorma’ and Elvis Presley's ‘You Are So Beautiful’
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Where could Putin and Zelensky meet for Ukraine war summit? Russia has yet to confirm whether Putin will meet with Zelensky
Evening Standard · 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.