Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00pm on 22 Aug 2025,Friday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of trying to block peace talks and prolong the war. He said Ukraine is not afraid of meetings, unlike Russia. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a summit between Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, but Moscow insists the agenda is not ready. NATO chief Mark Rutte backed Ukraine’s call for strong security guarantees to prevent future Russian attacks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Putin’s demands for land concessions were a “trap.” Despite diplomatic efforts, Russia launched heavy missile and drone strikes, while Ukraine hit a Russian oil facility. (PC: BBC)
