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Thursday, August 21
Ukraine regains control of most of Tovste in Donetsk Oblast, military says
Tovste is a frontline village southwest of the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk and near the key town of Vuhledar.
Ukraine to mass produce long-range Flamingo missile in winter, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Flamingo had undergone successful tests, describing it as "the most successful" missile Ukraine currently has.
Russia would take 4 years to fully occupy Donbas, Zelensky says
"I explained to (U.S. President Donald Trump) that the talks about them (Russia) occupying our Donbas by the end of (2025) are all just chatter," said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia opposes European troops in Ukraine under Trump-backed security guarantees, Lavrov says
Sending European troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees would amount to "foreign military intervention," which Moscow won't support, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Aug. 21.
Russian attack hits US electronics plant in western Ukraine
"This was an ordinary civilian facility with American investment. They produced everyday household items, such as coffee machines," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky urges 'strong response' from US if Putin rejects talks with Ukraine
"We are ready for the bilateral meeting. If the Russians are not, then we would like to see a strong response from the United States," Zelensky said, adding that he asked Trump to impose additional sanctions on Moscow if it rejects talks with Ukraine.
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