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'Ukraine is not afraid of meetings' — Zelensky confirms trilateral leader summit under discussion
"Yesterday (Aug. 6), various potential formats for leader-level meetings to bring peace were also discussed – two bilateral and one trilateral," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Inflicting 'serious losses,' Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, landing craft in Crimea, intelligence claims
"The demilitarization of the temporarily occupied Crimea continues," Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said in a statement.
Shooter detained after opening fire, injuring himself in McDonald's in central Ukraine
"No one else was harmed. The injured person has been hospitalized," the police said on social media.
Russian economy faces near-zero growth by end of 2025 as war-driven growth fades, central bank warns
The slowdown reflects the limits of Russia's war-fueled expansion, driven by military spending at the expense of civilian investment and private consumption.
Putin, Trump to meet in the coming days, Moscow says as Washington's sanctions deadline draws near
Preparations for the meeting are underway, and the venue has already been agreed upon, Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Ukraine charges Russia detainment official over torture, death of journalist Roshchyna
The official, who has not been publicly named, is accused of organizing a campaign of abuse against Ukrainian detainees, including civilians. Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, was among the victims, prosecutors said.
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