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Ukraine Claims Russian Summer Offensive Falls Short of Strategic Goals

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025. Ukraine’s armed forces have declared that Russia’s much-publicized summer offensive failed to secure full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite Moscow’s claims of significant territorial gains. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that since March, Russian forces had captured over 3,500 square kilometers of territory and taken control of 149 settlements. However, Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed these figures as “grossly exaggerated,” asserting that no major urban centers were fully occupied by Russian troops. Military analysts note that Russia’s campaign, aimed at seizing the Donbas region and forcing Ukraine into concessions, devolved into a slow, attritional struggle rather than the decisive breakthrough Moscow had anticipated. While Russian ...
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Hope and Tension as Ukraine and Russia Resume Peace Talks in Turkey

 


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine and Russia will hold a new round of peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, marking the first such meeting in seven weeks. The talks, confirmed by Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, aim to address key humanitarian issues including prisoner exchanges and the return of children abducted by Russia.

Despite the renewed diplomatic effort, the Kremlin has expressed skepticism, noting that both sides remain “diametrically opposed” on how to end the war. Russia continues to demand Ukraine relinquish control over four regions it claims to have annexed, while Ukraine insists on a full ceasefire and restoration of its territorial integrity.

The announcement comes amid escalating violence, with Russia launching a barrage of missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities, killing two and injuring 15 on Monday night. Ukraine has responded with long-range drone strikes, intensifying the conflict.

International pressure is mounting, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening new sanctions if no progress is made within 50 days. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, visiting Kyiv, emphasized the need for diplomacy that respects both sides’ interests, while supporting tougher sanctions if Russia refuses to compromise.

As the world watches, the upcoming talks in Turkey offer a glimmer of hope—but also underscore the deep divisions that continue to fuel the war.

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