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Anna Fratsyvir
News EditorAnna Fratsyvir is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent, with a background in broadcast journalism and international affairs. Previously, she worked as a TV journalist at Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne, covering global politics and international developments. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in International Communications from Taras Shevchenko National University and is currently an MA candidate in International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
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'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky
In the Oval Office, Zelensky said Ukraine wants to end the war and welcomed Trump's signal of openness to trilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We are ready for trilateral talks. As president said, it's a good signal about trilateral," Zelensky told reporters.
EU leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine after Washington talks, Costa says
An EU source told the Kyiv Independent that several EU leaders had expressed interest in such a debrief, particularly those not present in Washington.
Zelensky meets US Envoy Kellogg ahead of Trump summit
According to CNN, European officials privately voiced concern about his absence in Alaska, calling him the American figure with the deepest understanding of what terms Ukraine might consider in a deal.
Russian gasoline prices hit record highs after drone strikes shut refineries
Russia, one of the world's largest energy producers, relies heavily on oil exports to fund its full-scale war against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have increasingly targeted Russian energy facilities that both supply fuel to its military and generate revenue for the Kremlin.
Ukrainian drones hit key rail hub in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, HUR says
The strike disrupted train traffic through the Lisky station, halting the supply of ammunition and troops to aid Russian forces fighting on Ukrainian territory, according to the source.
'International borders cannot be changed by force,' — von der Leyen says in Brussels ahead of Trump meeting
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also backed "Article 5-like security guarantees" for Ukraine, saying the country must become "a steel porcupine, indigestible for potential invaders."
Zelensky in Brussels to meet von der Leyen ahead of Washington visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels for a bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, presidential spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov told journalists on Aug. 17.
Ukraine claims battlefield success in Donetsk Oblast
The General Staff said Russian forces suffered significant losses in the area, including 910 killed, 335 wounded, and 37 captured.
Top European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington for Trump talks
According to the German government, the discussions will cover the state of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial questions, continued support for Ukraine, and maintaining sanctions pressure.
Ukraine sanctions Russian, Chinese, Belarusian firms supplying drone technology
According to the presidential decree, restrictions were introduced against 39 Russian nationals and 55 companies from Russia, China, and Belarus.
Russian attacks kill 5, injure 11 across Ukraine over past day
The Air Force said Russia launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 60 Shahed-type attack drones and drone decoys overnight on Aug. 17.
Russia captures two more villages in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's military says
President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged on that the situation in Donetsk remains "extremely difficult" but said Ukrainian forces have achieved some gains.
Macron, Zelensky agree to meet after Alaska summit
The Elysee Palace described the dialogue between the two leaders as "close and constant," but did not provide a specific date or location for the follow-up meeting.
New York museum asks Bondi to arrest Putin during Alaska visit
Beka Museum urged immediate action, highlighting Russian President Vladimir Putin's role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children and other atrocities committed under his rule.
Explosion at Russian gunpowder plant leaves 5 dead, more than 100 injured
Russian officials have not named the cause of the explosion, but preliminary accounts reported by Russian media point to possible safety violations in the workshop.
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