To understand Ukraine, stop looking at it through Russia

Trump 'skeptical' of Putin, may dismiss Russia's Alaska summit demands, Axios reports

The so-called Alaska understanding refers to Moscow's request that Washington to pressure Ukraine to withdraw completely from Donbas, one person familiar with the Alaska discussions previously told the Kyiv Independent.

‘Negotiations’ Are Traps – How Russia Tweaks Language to Deceive the West

Russia systematically uses language as a strategic tool to obscure its war against Ukraine, reframing aggression through terms like “special military operation,” “separatists,” and “negotiations.” Given continued support from China, backing from much of Russian society, and ongoing engagement with the US, Putin sees no reason to end the war.

Ukraine says 'Spirit of Anchorage' is dead as Putin forced to admit fuel shortages

Ukraine has hit out at Russia's claims it had reached secret 'understandings' with the US during last year's Alaska summit, saying those hopes have been shattered

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka

Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Ukraine Denies Putin’s Claim of Securing Donetsk Stronghold

Ukraine pushed back on Russia’s claim that Kremlin forces have taken control of Kostiantynivka, a strategic logistics center in the Donetsk region, saying the heavily bombarded city remains under Ukrainian command.