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Ukraine confronts new Russian attack amid peace talks

Ukraine reports a massive drone and missile strike as diplomacy to broker peace continues.

August 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
blur Ukraine's leader says huge Russian attack shows Putin isn't "really going to engage" in peace effort

Ukraine accuses Moscow of a deadly strike while diplomatic efforts to broker peace intensify.

Ukraine leader says Putin stalls peace as Russia launches massive attack

The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight. Most were intercepted, but the assault damaged energy infrastructure, private homes, a U.S. electronics factory and a kindergarten. Officials reported at least one death and 15 injuries.

Key Takeaways

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Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles in a single strike
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Civilians and civilian infrastructure were targeted
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Ukraine calls for stronger sanctions and security guarantees
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Diplomatic efforts are advancing alongside ongoing fighting
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Russia claims gains in Donetsk amid the fighting
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Public support in Ukraine for tough Western posture remains high
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The peace process faces a high bar for trust and enforcement

"Absolutely not, he's a cheater, he's a criminal."

Taras Berezovets on Putin's credibility

"A response is needed."

Zelenskyy urging action after the attack

"Pressure is needed. Strong sanctions, strong tariffs."

Zelenskyy calling for tougher Western measures

"As if nothing had changed at all."

Zelenskyy on world efforts to stop the war

The strike highlights a pattern in which battlefield moves outpace diplomacy. Even as former president Trump pushes a framework for peace, Moscow appears to press on with strikes that complicate negotiations and test Western resolve. The attack also underscores Ukraine’s demand for credible security guarantees from the United States and NATO that survive any ceasefire.

Highlights

  • A response is needed, sanctions must follow
  • Pressure is needed, strong sanctions, strong tariffs
  • He’s a cheater, he’s a criminal
  • As if nothing had changed at all

Political and security risk from ongoing war and diplomacy

The piece covers ongoing conflict, international diplomacy and potential sanctions. It could provoke political backlash in several countries or affect public reaction and investment climate. It also hinges on security guarantees for Ukraine amid renewed talks.

The next steps will test whether diplomacy can outpace また the battlefield.

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