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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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Kremlin Dismisses Trump’s Sanctions Ultimatum as Political Theater

The Kremlin has brushed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats of sanctions, labeling them as “theatrics” and signaling no intention to alter its stance on the war in Ukraine.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev mocked Trump’s ultimatum on social media, saying, “The world shuddered, expecting the consequences. Belligerent Europe was disappointed. Russia didn’t care”. Trump had warned of imposing 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports—particularly crude oil—unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal within 50 days.

Despite Trump’s dramatic rhetoric, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, “We do not see any particular new elements here,” noting that Trump had favored sanctions during his first term. Russian officials reportedly view the threats as posturing rather than genuine diplomatic overtures.

Meanwhile, Russian state media focused on battlefield developments and downplayed Trump’s remarks, while influential newspaper Kommersant invoked Shakespeare’s “Et tu, Trump” to suggest betrayal.

As Trump continues to push for a peace deal, the Kremlin remains unmoved, confident in its ability to weather economic pressure and sustain its military campaign. Whether Trump’s threats will translate into meaningful action—or remain part of a broader political performance—remains to be seen.

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