Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Russia Claims Gains in Ukraine, Summit Prospects Fade
Russia says its forces have taken two more villages in eastern Ukraine.
This continues Russia's attempt to gain more land.
South Africa's president wants the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to meet to try to stop the fighting.
However, a meeting doesn't seem likely, and it's unclear when or if one will happen, as both sides have different views.
Ukraine says Russia is trying to delay any peace talks.
Russia claimed to have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region.
These advances are part of a larger, ongoing Russian offensive in the area.
South Africa's president supports a summit between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelensky said he is ready for meetings but accuses Moscow of stalling.
Hopes for a summit are diminishing.
- Who
- Russian and Ukrainian forces, South Africa's president, Zelensky and Putin.
- What
- Russia claimed capturing two villages in Donetsk region.
- When
- Recent advances reported Saturday, amid dimming hopes for a summit.
- Where
- Donetsk region, Ukraine.
- Why
- Ongoing conflict; military pressure and diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Russia
Ukraine
Territorial Gains
Russia
Captures territory in Donetsk region.
Ukraine
No comment from Ukraine on this claim.
Summit Prospects
Russia
A summit is not planned.
Ukraine
Ukraine is ready to meet.
- Russian Advances
- Capture of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk villages
- Location
- Donetsk region, Ukraine
- Summit Support
- South Africa backs a summit between Russia and Ukraine
- Key Town Target
- Kostiantynivka, near Kramatorsk