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West fumes as Russian attack kills 19 in Kyiv
Kuwait Times
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August 28, 2025
KYIV: Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 19 people, including four children, in an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said highlighted Moscow’s rejection of...
EU moves closer to using Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine
Politico Europe
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August 29, 2025
Buy low, sell high Transferring the assets into a new fund would also allow them to be placed in riskier investments capable of generating higher returns for Ukraine. That would be a change from the current rulebook, which compels Euroclear to...
Ukraine war latest: Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills at least 23, including 4 children
The Kyiv Independent
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August 28, 2025
Key developments on Aug. 28: 'Moscow's true answer to peace efforts' — Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills at least 23, including children After murdering 23 civilians in Kyiv, Russia says it 'remains interested' in Ukraine peace negotiations Russia...
US Approves $825m Missile Sale To Ukraine
Channels TV
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August 28, 2025
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of an $825 million sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and related equipment to Ukraine. Kyiv will make the purchase with funding from Denmark, the...
Trump ‘not happy but not surprised’ after 21 die in Russian attack on Kyiv
The News International
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August 28, 2025
KYIV: US President Donald Trump has said that he was “not happy but not surprised” after Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing 21 people early on Thursday. The deadly assault came as the US president’s push for peace faced fresh doubts,...
18 killed as Russia pounds Ukraine; EU, British Council offices damaged
Dawn
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August 29, 2025
KYIV: Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said was Moscow’s answer to diplomatic efforts to end the war. Eighteen people, including four...
SA’s shuttle diplomacy between Kyiv and Moscow is at Ukraine’s direction, says Dirco DG
Daily Maverick
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August 28, 2025
South Africa is in discussions with Ukraine about whether it should continue to provide shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine in the peace process between the two warring nations, given the US’s dominant role. Zane Dangor, the...
Trump administration approves $825 million weapons sale to Ukraine
Washington Examiner
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August 29, 2025
The Trump administration on Thursday authorized a major weapons shipment to Ukraine to aid the country in its fight against Russian invasion, intensifying pressure on Moscow to end its war on Kyiv. The State Department notified Congress that...
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles, drones
Daily Star
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August 28, 2025
Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early yesterday in a sweeping attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said was Moscow's answer to diplomatic efforts to end its war. At least 18 people, including four children, were...
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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August 28, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia launched a major air attack on Kyiv early on Thursday that included a rare strike on the center of Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21 people, wounding 48 and damaging European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said....
Trump has spooked Europe, reveals Germany's move on military recruits
India Today
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August 28, 2025
It's not just India. The United States' closest allies in Europe are waking up to a new reality called Donald Trump. For decades, European nations rested in the cosy embrace of the US military shield, first against the USSR and now Russia. But an...
Zelensky close to seal security guarantees for Ukraine? ‘Framework out on paper'
Mint
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August 29, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday he had discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan and they would be set out on paper next week. "We discussed our diplomatic efforts to stop the killings,...
2 weeks after Trump talks, Russia bombards Kyiv, killing at least 18
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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August 28, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine — An hourslong barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 18 people in Ukraine’s capital, including four children, early Thursday, officials said. The assault, less than two weeks after President Donald Trump’s summit in...
Russian attack on Kyiv: death toll rises to 19, more people may be under rubble – photo
Ukrainska Pravda
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August 28, 2025
The aftermath of the attack. Photo: UP The death toll from the large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 27-28 August has risen to 21, including four children. Dozens have been injured. Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military...
EU and UK offices struck, 18 killed as Russian air strikes pound Ukraine
The Economic Times
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August 28, 2025
KVIV: Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was Moscow's answer to diplomatic efforts to end its war. At least 18 people, including four...
Zelensky expects Ukraine security guarantees framework to be ready next week
The Straits Times
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August 28, 2025
KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a framework for security guarantees for Ukraine to be set out as soon as next week, as Kyiv continues talks with allies to get a robust support mechanism to prevent further Russian aggression. On Aug 28,...
Russia launches 2nd biggest air assault of Ukraine war, killing 19 and damaging EU building
The Nation
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August 29, 2025
KYIV - Kyiv was bombarded overnight by Russia’s second-biggest aerial attack since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with at least 19 people killed, including four children, according to officials. Buildings belonging to the European Union and...
Brussels Bristles As Russia's Deadliest Onslaught On Kyiv Since July Damages EU Office
News18
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August 29, 2025
Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 06:29 IST The EU mission building, located in a central district of the city, was severely damaged, as was the nearby British Council The EU delegation building in Kyiv hit by Russian missiles overnight. Image:...
After deadly Kyiv strike, Zelenskiy presses EU leaders on security guarantees
Financial Express
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a group of European leaders on Thursday it was important to produce a clear definition of security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a plan to secure a peace settlement with Russia after 3-1/2 years of...
Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on Ukraine suffering its worst night of strikes in months
Newstalk ZB
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August 28, 2025
Ukraine has suffered its worst night of strikes in months. Nineteen people have been killed, including four children, and dozens are injured following a bombardment of missiles and drones in the capital of Kyiv. It marks Russia's deadliest...