Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: August 27, 2025
Trump Wants European Troops in Ukraine. Europe’s Voters Aren’t Convinced.
Trump supports a European troop deployment in Ukraine post-peace deal, but public resistance is high—56% of Germans oppose the plan, and other nations also hesitant. Force size reduced to 6,000–10,000, mainly support roles.
Insight
The proposal faces political and public backlash, highlighting the difficulty of mobilizing Europe for security commitments absent strong domestic consent and U.S. assurance.
China says trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with US, Russia ‘unreasonable’
China labeled the call for trilateral disarmament talks with the U.S. and Russia as “unreasonable and unrealistic,” noting its smaller nuclear arsenal and different defense posture (“no first use”).
Insight
China positions itself as not on par nuclear-wise with the superpowers and pushes back on being held to the same disarmament expectations, reflecting strategic divergence in global arms discourse.
Over 100,000 consumers in Ukraine facing power cuts after Russian attack, Zelenskiy says
A drone strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure across six regions—Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk—left over 100,000 people without power. Many drones were shot down; damage impacted civilian infrastructure ahead of winter.
Insight
The attacks highlight the sustained Russian campaign targeting civilian infrastructure to pressure Ukraine, especially as the country heads into winter, underlining the critical need for resilient energy systems.
Merz and Macron to Offer Moldova Support to Deter Moscow Threat
Leaders from France, Germany, and Poland are visiting Moldova to signal support and help deter Russian interference ahead of parliamentary elections, emphasizing Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.
Insight
This visit underscores Western efforts to strengthen Moldova’s sovereignty and deter Russian influence, particularly with elections looming and geopolitical risks mounting.
