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Ukraine’s ombudswoman rebuked Vladimir Putin’s calls regarding Russian language and church affairs as “cynical and unacceptable,” framing them as interference in Ukraine’s sovereignty and rights protections — EMPR.media.

“Cynical and Unacceptable”: Language Ombudswoman Responds to Putin’s Demands on Russian Language and Church in Ukraine

Ukraine’s ombudswoman rebuked Vladimir Putin’s calls regarding Russian language and church affairs as “cynical and unacceptable,” framing them as interference in Ukraine’s sovereignty and rights protections — EMPR.media.
Aug 17, 2025
Emergency responders near damaged buildings in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian strike that killed a teenager and wounded children and adults.

Russia Strikes in Zaporizhzhia Kills Teenager, Wounds Children and Adults

A Russian strike hit Zaporizhzhia, killing a teenager and injuring children and adults. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as families mourned and authorities condemned the assault — EMPR.media.
Aug 17, 2025
Ukraine war frontline August 17 2025 with shelling smoke, drones overhead and troops advancing in heavy combat photo

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 17, 2025

Aug 17 battlefield snapshot: 148 combat clashes, 127 guided bombs, 4,718 drones, nearly 6,000 shellings — Ukraine’s forces strike back, destroy armor, depots and command posts.
Aug 17, 2025
Ukrainian drones over Syzran oil refinery smoke and fire incident Samara region Russia wartime energy infrastructure strike

Ukrainian Drones Hit Syzran Oil Refinery in Latest Strike on Russian Fuel Sites

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Syzran oil refinery in Samara Oblast, causing explosions, fires and disruption at a key fuel production hub far from the frontline in the latest wartime energy strike.
Aug 17, 2025
Ukraine frontline combat on August 16 2025 with explosions, drones overhead and soldiers repelling attacks in heavy fighting

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 16, 2025

Aug 16 battlefield snapshot: 139 combat engagements, massive airstrikes, thousands of drones and relentless shelling as Ukraine’s forces push back Russian advances across multiple fronts.
Aug 16, 2025
Pro-Ukraine rally in Anchorage Alaska with large crowds waving Ukrainian blue and yellow flags ahead of the Trump-Putin summit

Ukraine Thanks Alaska for Rally in Support Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

Ukraine publicly thanks Alaskan demonstrators for their powerful pro-Ukraine rally in Anchorage ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, spotlighting grassroots solidarity and global support for Kyiv’s cause.
Aug 16, 2025
Damaged ambulance and destroyed civilian car on rural road in Sumy region after Russian drone strike kills one

Russian Drone Strike on Ambulance in Sumy Region Kills One

Russian drones struck both a civilian car and an ambulance in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing a 73-year-old driver and damaging the medical vehicle as investigators document the incident as a war crime.
Aug 16, 2025
Intense Russia–Ukraine frontline fighting August 15 2025 with smoke, drones and troops advancing across contested terrain

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 15, 2025

Aug 15 battlefield snapshot: Ukraine reports 149 clashes, 81 airstrikes, 5,839 shellings and 5,593 drones deployed as defenders hit enemy troops, depots and command posts across key fronts. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 15, 2025
Burning Russian cargo ship Port Olya‑4 at Olya port after Ukrainian strike on Iranian drone components shipment

Ukraine Strikes Russian Port Olya, Destroying Iranian Drone Components Shipment

Ukrainian forces struck the Russian port of Olya in the Astrakhan region, destroying the cargo vessel Port Olya‑4 loaded with Iranian drone components and ammunition, highlighting Kyiv’s ability to hit deep supply routes. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Aug 15, 2025
Debris and wreckage pieces of a Russian Su‑30SM fighter jet in the Black Sea near Zmiinyi Island after reported crash

Russian Su-30SM Goes Down Near Zmiinyi Island, Wreckage Found in Black Sea

A Russian Su‑30SM fighter jet was lost southeast of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island in the Black Sea, with wreckage spotted on the sea surface and search‑and‑rescue operations underway, marking another significant wartime aircraft loss. ([empr.media]
Aug 14, 2025
Crowd planning anti‑Putin protest in Alaska with signs and banners, glacier and flood threat backdrop in news photo

Alaska Plans Anti-Putin Protest Ahead of Trump – Putin Meeting. The Nature Supports By Glacial Flood Threat

Activists in Alaska plan a major anti‑Putin protest ahead of the Trump‑Putin summit, linking political dissent with rising glacial flood threats that underscore climate and geopolitical concerns. Full details inside.
Aug 14, 2025
Belarusian and Russian troops with strategic missile system Oreshnik during joint Zapad‑2025 exercise planning and deployment drills

Belarus to Test Russian “Oreshnik” Within Nuclear Strike Plan During Joint Drills

During joint “Zapad‑2025” military exercises, Belarus says it practiced deploying and planning use of the Russian Oreshnik missile system alongside Moscow, underscoring deeper strategic cooperation amid security tensions in Europe. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 13, 2025

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