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Death Toll Continues To Rise In Russia-ukraine War, Un Agencies Warn
The Nigerian Voice
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United Nations agencies have warned of the rising death toll as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to drag on. Indeed, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) reports that July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since...
Salaries for medical teams in combat zones to rise sixfold, says HM Liashko
Ukrinform
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Medical workers deployed to combat zones will be paid according to new rates. This means that teams will receive six times more pay. This was announced on television by Health Minister Viktor Liashko, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. "We...
Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova shares health update after being rushed to hospital
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Modern concentration camps: the human cost of ceding Ukrainian land
Ukrainska Pravda
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I recently had a great interview with Taiwan’s Central News Agency about the upcoming meeting in Alaska between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Journalist asked a simple, straightforward question: If you were...
Russia kills 6 civilians, injures 17 in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit
The Kyiv Independent
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August 15, 2025
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least six civilians and injured at least 17, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities reported on Aug. 15. The attacks take place shortly before a high-stakes summit between U.S. President...
VEON’s Kyivstar Completes Cohen Circle Merger, Secures U.S. Listing
The Fast Mode
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August 15, 2025
VEON, a global digital operator and parent company of Ukraine’s leading digital operator JSC Kyivstar, and Cohen Circle Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, announced the previously closed business combination between Kyivstar Group...
Highland car mechanic invites public to send messages of support to Ukraine as prepares for second trip to front line
Highland News
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August 15, 2025
Car mechanic Danny Ward is undertaking a second trip to Ukraine to deliver a vehicle and humanitarian aid to the frontline.A Highland car mechanic who undertook a solo mercy mission to the Ukrainian front line is set to make another trip next...
OPINION: China, Trump, and the Alaska Trap: Why Ukraine Must Beware the Illusions of Peace
Kyiv Post
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August 15, 2025
The headlines are dominated by the impending Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska. The White House prefers to call it a “fact-finding” exercise, but make no mistake – this is high-stakes summitry. And while all eyes are on Washington and Moscow, I would...
The D Brief: Summit prep; Defense strategy flip; Ukraine’s new main supplier; Foreign-aid decision; And a bit more.
Defense One
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How an Alaskan military base is preparing for Trump-Putin meeting. President Trump is set to host Russia’s Vladimir Putin tomorrow at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, just north of Anchorage. The joint Air Force-Army base, which today supports...
Indian Stocks End Losing Streak This Week Amid Hopes For Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
ABP Live
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August 15, 2025
The Indian benchmark indices closed higher this week and gained 1 per cent despite geo-political uncertainties, ending a six-week losing streak. Investors are now focused on the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir...
Will Russia and Ukraine accept 'frozen conflict' after years of fighting?
The National News
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After heavy casualties, a huge loss of equipment and major damage to infrastructure, are Russia and Ukraine prepared to move towards an end to the war? The National has learnt that senior military officials from Ukraine would accept a...
Trump and Putin to meet TODAY in Alaska for historic Ukraine war summit that could shape the world – what to expect
The U.S. Sun
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August 15, 2025
DONALD Trump and Vladimir Putin are just hours away from having a historic one-on-one which could shape the world order as we know it. The world's eyes are on Alaska today as leaders of both superpowers prepare to sit down in a summit that is set...
Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent
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August 14, 2025
Key developments on Aug. 14: Trump says Putin ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of...
Moscow signals no detente with U.S., complicating prospects for Ukraine peace deal
Natural News
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August 14, 2025
Moscow signals no detente with U.S., complicating prospects for Ukraine peace deal Despite some diplomatic talks, tensions remain high. Russia rejects the idea of improved relations, especially after abandoning key nuclear missile limits, blaming...
Logunova Beauty Salon Announces Health-Conscious Beauty Innovation At Los Angeles Premier Beauty Salon Location
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Logunova Beauty Salon offers a luxurious and modern setting where clients can enjoy premium hair, nail, skincare, and makeup services in the heart of Los Angeles."Logunova Beauty Salon revolutionizes the Los Angeles beauty...
Ukraine Latest: Fighting Intensifies as Diplomacy Enters Crucial Phase
Georgia Today
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August 14, 2025
As Russian troops push deeper into eastern Ukraine ahead of a high-stakes summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, questions are being asked about the future of Ukraine’s sovereignty, international alliances, and the broader security...
China, Trump, and the Alaska Trap: Why Ukraine Must Beware the Illusions of Peace
Kyiv Post
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August 14, 2025
The headlines are dominated by the impending Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska. The White House prefers to call it a “fact-finding” exercise, but make no mistake – this is high-stakes summitry. And while all eyes are on Washington and Moscow, I would...
world USaid failed to monitor uses of Musk's Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine, says watchdog
Asiaone
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August 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — The US Agency for International Development did not monitor the uses of 5,175 Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine, with nearly half of the operational units ending up in areas fully or partly held by Moscow, according to a report by...
1 killed, 10 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Kursk
Xinhua News Agency
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MOSCOW, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and 10 others were injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a residential building in Russia's Kursk region early Friday, regional governor Alexander Khinshtein said on his Telegram channel....
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Across Southern Russia Kill 1, Injure At Least 16
The Moscow Times
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August 14, 2025
At least one person was killed and 16 more were injured in a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on cities in southern Russia, authorities said Thursday morning. In Rostov-on-Don, located around 70 kilometers (44 miles) away from the border with...