Russia-Ukraine Crisis

US senators critical of Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war said that the peace plan would only reward Moscow for its aggression and send a message to other leaders who have threatened their neighbours.

US President Donald Trump warns Moscow he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if the war continues, calling it a ‘new step of aggression’. The Kremlin responds sharply, while Putin has previously warned that supplying long-range weapons to Kyiv would cross a red line and escalate hostilities.

US Vice President JD Vance said that Russia has made ‘significant concessions’ working towards a negotiated settlement in its conflict with Ukraine. This comes nearly one week after Trump-Zelensky's meeting on 18 August 2025.

Indian experts believe the US president is trying to gain short-term leverage in trade negotiations with New Delhi.

Ukraine lost pilot Maksym Ustymenko during Russia’s biggest air attack (537 drones/missiles). Zelenskyy demands U.S. Patriot systems as strikes injure civilians and damage infrastructure.

Prince Harry secretly visited war victims in Ukraine, collaborating with the Invictus Games. His trip faced criticism for its contradiction, sparking frustration from Prince William.

The U.S. is hoping for a broader cease-fire between Moscow and Kyiv covering the Black Sea in negotiations starting in Saudi Arabia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that Russia continues to attack on their cities and said that must everyone in the world who wants peace should jointly continue to put pressure on Russia to force an end to its aggression.