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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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Piña Coladas Recipe

 


Here’s the Piña Coladas recipe a creamy, tropical delight that’s perfect for summer sipping.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 6 oz (¾ cup) Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut (not to be confused with unsweetened coconut cream)
  • 2 oz (¼ cup) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 6 oz (¾ cup) white rum
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Optional garnish: Pineapple slices and/or maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Blend: Add pineapple chunks, ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk (or heavy cream), rum, and lime juice to a blender.
  2. Process: Blend on high speed until smooth and frosty. A high-powered blender works best.
  3. Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices and cherries if desired.
  4. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut is the gold standard for piña coladas. It’s sweet, thick, and found in most supermarkets near cocktail mixers or Latin/Caribbean products.
  • For a virgin version, simply omit the rum.


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