Russia and Ukraine Trade Fresh Attacks After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting

Russia and Ukraine Trade Fresh Attacks After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting

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AUG 19

Above: Firefighters extinguish a fire following a Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2025. Image copyright: Anastasia Potapenko/Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images

story last updated AUG 19

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Russia's latest large-scale attacks, coming in the direct aftermath of Trump's meetings with both Putin and Zelenskyy, demonstrate that the country has no real interest in pursuing peace.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia's Defense Ministry continues to protect its civilians from Ukrainian drone attacks, shooting down a total of 23 drones in the regions of Volgograd, Rostov and Crimea on Tuesday.

Metaculus Prediction

The Controversies

Will Ukraine Join NATO?

Will Zelenskyy Swap Territory/Cede Land to End the War?

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

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Daily MailAUG 19

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Daily MailAUG 19

Trump invited to Russia – Lavrov

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New York TimesAUG 19

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New York PostAUG 19

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New York PostAUG 19

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New York PostAUG 19

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Red StateAUG 19

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