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Ukraine Kicks Off Work on Concrete Security Guarantees
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Tuesday that Kyiv is moving forward with drafting specific security guarantees following high-level talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. Posting on X,...
Italy Hails US, Ukraine Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed approval on Tuesday regarding the recent dialogue in Washington between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. Tajani characterized the meeting as “another...
Russia Says Ready to Negotiate Ukraine Peace in Any Format
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Moscow is willing to pursue a resolution to the Ukraine conflict through any structure of talks, including both bilateral and trilateral formats. In an interview with a state...
Moscow makes fresh prisoner exchange with Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of an additional 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev, according to reports. In return, Moscow received the bodies of 19 of its own soldiers from Ukraine. The exchange comes after a recent summit between...
Hungary Warns Ukraine of Power Supply Cut
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has hinted that Hungary might halt electricity exports to Ukraine in retaliation for a recent strike on a key oil pipeline that delivers Russian crude to the European Union member state. The...
Meloni Rejects Military Deployment to Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed firm resistance to the idea of sending European soldiers to Ukraine, a plan being supported by some European leaders, according to a report published on Monday by a news agency. This...
Russia is open to anything if it means resolving conflict with Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has stated it does not dismiss any diplomatic approaches, whether bilateral or trilateral, to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Speaking on state television, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized...
Oil Prices Decline Amid Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil values dipped on Tuesday as statements from US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heightened optimism that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine might be nearing a peaceful resolution, potentially softening...
Trump states Putin is seeking end of Ukraine’s war
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is genuinely interested in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Trump made the remarks following a White House meeting with...
Moscow Applauds Trump's "Deeper" Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Moscow acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration had adopted a more profound strategy in tackling the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. This shift reportedly follows the recent summit held between Trump...
Cevdet Yilmaz to Represent Erdogan in Ukraine Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz is set to participate in a virtual assembly of the "coalition of the willing" on Tuesday, stepping in on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to insiders. This online conference will be...
Ukraine’s drone commander claims assault on Russian pipeline providing for EU
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, Robert Brovdi, stated that Ukrainian drones disabled a Russian pipeline supplying oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Brovdi said the attack targeted the Nikolskoye pumping station in Russia’s Tambov...
Ukraine requests EU to pay one hundred billion dollars for US arms
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has reportedly requested that its European allies contribute $100 billion to fund American weaponry, according to reports. The country continues to push for security assurances from Washington. Ukrainian President Vladimir...
Ukraine attacks Russian oil pumping station
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Ukrainian forces confirmed on Monday that they conducted an overnight strike on the Nikolskoe oil pumping station in Russia's Tambov region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff stated that the assault led to a...
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Pipeline
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Ukraine's drone command has alleged that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have incapacitated a Russian oil pipeline responsible for transporting crude to Hungary and Slovakia. This pipeline, known as the Druzhba line...
Italian Foreign Minister Praises Ukraine, US Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed approval on Tuesday over the recent discussions held between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in Washington. Tajani described the outcome as “another...
Trump says ‘no NATO but we’ll still protect Ukraine’
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Ukraine will not join NATO but will still receive security protection from Washington. Speaking at the White House alongside Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, Trump said, “No NATO but...
Starmer Plans Leading Virtual Meeting on Ukraine Peace
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to lead a virtual session of the "Coalition of the Willing" on Tuesday, aimed at updating allies about Monday’s discussions in Washington concerning Ukraine. Reports from British news outlets...
Moscow Markets Rally After on Ukraine Peace Hopes
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian markets rallied Tuesday morning, buoyed by renewed optimism over a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict following a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at...
Moscow describes NATO deployment in Ukraine as ‘unacceptable’
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly condemned any potential deployment of NATO forces in Ukraine, calling it entirely unacceptable, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She accused the UK of trying to disrupt ongoing diplomatic efforts...