Ukraine War The Alaska Whiplash: Trump, Putin, Zelensky—and a Peace Trap for Russia Key Takeaways Trump’s tone veered wildly: warm welcome for Putin, then a push for land “swap,” then cordial talks with Zelensky and EU leaders. ... Alexander MotylAugust 18, 2025
Ukraine War Zelensky Meets Trump and EU Leaders: Push for Ukraine Peace Deal Key Takeaways from the Zelensky–Trump–Europe Summit United Front: Zelensky, Trump, and European leaders agreed on the urgent need for a Ukraine peace settlement. Security... Reuben JohnsonAugust 18, 2025
Dollars and Sense Gas Prices In Russia Hit ‘Historic Highs,’ Shortage Possible After Drone Attack Published on August 18, 2025, 3:02 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – Recent Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian oil refineries have... Stephen SilverAugust 18, 2025
North Korea Talk Report: North Korea Sending 6,000 Troops, 100 Tanks to Russia (to Fight in Ukraine?) Published on August 18, 2025, 1:13 pm EDT – Key Points and Summary – Russia is solving its critical manpower shortage for the war... Jack BuckbyAugust 18, 2025
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More Russia’s Navy Has a Big Problem (And It’s Not Just a Lack of Aircraft Carriers) Published on August 18, 2025, 12:12 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – Today’s Russian Navy is a smaller, “green water” version of... Caleb LarsonAugust 18, 2025
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More This Is the ‘Land Swap’ Putin Wants. Ukraine is Calling it a ‘Land Grab’ PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 11:51 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: Following the Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin’s proposed “peace deal” has been... Georgia GilholyAugust 18, 2025
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More Ukraine’s New ‘Flamingo’ Cruise Missile Can Strike Russia’s Arms Factories PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 11:22 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary – Ukraine is entering production of its new “Flamingo” cruise missile,... Stephen SilverAugust 18, 2025
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More Russian Air Force Receives New Su-34 Fullback ‘4++ Generation’ Fighter-Bomber PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 11:05 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of... Jack BuckbyAugust 18, 2025
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More Germany’s Masterplan for the Taurus Cruise Missile ‘Breaks Cover’ PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 10:05 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary: Germany is set to significantly expand its arsenal of Taurus KEPD... Georgia GilholyAugust 18, 2025