Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss security guarantees, military aid, and ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] - Zelensky emphasized the need for security guarantees for Ukraine to be "truly effective" and mentioned ongoing negotiations with partner countries for collective security similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty [1] - The discussion included the necessity of clarifying responsibilities of countries in providing land, air, and maritime security, as well as the need for military funding for Ukraine [1] - Zelensky expressed readiness to meet with Russian President Putin, suggesting both bilateral and trilateral meetings involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia [1] - He stated that Russia must be compelled to engage in discussions, and if they refuse to resolve the conflict diplomatically, strong sanctions should be imposed on Russia [1]

Group 1 - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that a meeting between President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky is not currently scheduled, but Putin is willing to meet once the agenda is set [1] - Zelensky rejected the principles of a proposed solution during his meeting with Trump, including not joining NATO and territorial issues [1] - Putin emphasized that Russia will continue cooperation in the nuclear field with Western countries, supplying fuel and services at a scale similar to before the special military operation [1] Group 2 - Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, stressing the need for effective security guarantees for Ukraine, with a funding gap of $6 billion for domestic arms production this year [1] - The European Union announced a payment of €4.05 billion to Ukraine, which includes €3.05 billion through the Ukrainian financing mechanism and €1 billion in special macro-financial assistance from the European Commission [1]

【环球时报驻俄罗斯特派记者 肖新新】"不去攻击'入侵国'，想要打赢战争非常困难，甚至是不可能 的。"美国总统特朗普21日在社交媒体上暗示，他对乌向俄发动更多袭击持开放态度。他称，"这就像一 支优秀的运动队防守出色，却不允许进攻。根本没机会赢！"特朗普还指责美国前总统拜登"无能"，因 为后者"不让乌克兰反击，只会防守"。彭博社称，特朗普暗示乌克兰应主动进攻俄，或许是在向俄罗斯 总统普京施压。 俄外长拉夫罗夫22日在接受美国全国广播公司（NBC）采访时称，当会晤议程准备好时，普京才准备 与泽连斯基会面，但"该议程根本还没准备好"。拉夫罗夫说，普京明确表示，只要这次会晤有确切议 程，即"总统级别的议程"，他就愿意会面。拉夫罗夫还暗指，乌才是阻碍和平协议进展的因素。他表 示，特朗普在俄美元首会晤时提出了一些俄方认同的观点，俄方愿在一些问题上"展现一些灵活性"。美 国认为必须接受几项原则，包括乌不加入北约、讨论领土问题等。但泽连斯基在华盛顿同特朗普会晤 时，"对所有问题都说了'不'"。 据乌通社报道，泽连斯基21日在晚间视频讲话中称，必须向俄施加压力迫使其结束战争，"普京只懂武 力和压力"。此前，泽连斯基称，乌方准备好 ...

据央视新闻，当地时间8月22日，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫在接受采访时表示，俄罗斯同意就美国总统特朗 普在阿拉斯加会谈中提出的一系列问题采取灵活态度。拉夫罗夫表示，目前俄罗斯总统普京和乌克兰总 统泽连斯基没有计划举行会晤，也尚无举行此类峰会的议程。 拉夫罗夫表示，在华盛顿与特朗普的会晤中，泽连斯基拒绝了特朗普提出的所有和解方案，包括放弃加 入北约以及讨论领土问题。 此前，拉夫罗夫曾强调，俄罗斯愿意通过各种形式开展合作与对话，但高层会晤必须经过充分准备，不 能草率进行。 特朗普和普京8月15日在美国阿拉斯加州安克雷奇市埃尔门多夫-理查森联合军事基地举行会晤，讨论乌 克兰问题和俄美关系等。 美国东部时间8月18日，泽连斯基时隔半年再次踏入美国白宫，与特朗普举行会晤。 卢卡申科：白俄罗斯将与美国恢复正常外交关系 据新华社援引外国媒体21日报道，俄罗斯总统普京15日在美国阿拉斯加同美国总统特朗普会晤期间，提 出俄方对于结束俄乌冲突的四项条件，包括乌军从顿巴斯地区全部撤出、乌克兰不能加入北约等。路透 社21日援引熟悉克里姆林宫想法的匿名消息源报道，俄方提出的条件包括：乌克兰军队从顿巴斯地区全 部撤出，否则冲突不会停止；作为交换 ...

Core Viewpoint - The meeting between Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump on August 15 in Alaska discussed four conditions proposed by Russia for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including opposition to the deployment of Western ground peacekeeping forces in Ukraine [1] Group 1 - Russia's conditions for ending the conflict include rejecting the presence of Western ground troops in Ukraine [1] - Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed willingness to meet with Putin, contingent upon Western allies finalizing a security guarantee plan for Ukraine [1]

Group 1 - The core idea is that the US and some European allies are discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, including the proposal for European troops to be deployed under US command [1][2] - The US Department of Defense stated that military options to support negotiations were discussed by military leaders from the US, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Ukraine [1][2] - The discussions included various forms of air support, such as deploying fighter jets to patrol a no-fly zone and providing additional air defense weaponry [2][3] Group 2 - European countries are expected to take primary responsibility for Ukraine's security guarantees, as emphasized by US officials [3] - President Trump affirmed that the US would not send ground troops to Ukraine but would consider other forms of involvement, including air support [3] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia cannot accept foreign troops in Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed willingness to meet with Putin, contingent on Western allies finalizing security guarantees [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent large-scale airstrikes by Russian forces on Ukraine, indicating a lack of willingness to negotiate peace and end the conflict [4][5]. Group 1: Military Actions - Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that from the evening of August 20 to the early morning of August 21, Russian forces launched a significant airstrike involving 574 drones and 40 missiles, targeting 14 locations across Ukraine, marking the largest attack since July 9 [4]. - Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted 577 aerial targets, including 546 drones and 31 missiles, although some Russian missiles and drone debris hit 11 locations [4]. - Russian Defense Ministry claimed control over a key settlement in the Donetsk region, which could facilitate further advances towards Slavyansk and Kramatorsk [7]. Group 2: Diplomatic Developments - Russia's President Putin outlined four conditions for ending the conflict, including the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donbas region and Ukraine's non-NATO membership [11]. - Ukrainian officials, including Zelensky, expressed a willingness to hold talks in neutral countries like Switzerland or Austria, rejecting Moscow as a venue [15][18]. - Ukraine's presidential office stated there are no plans to hold a referendum on occupied territories or amend the constitution regarding territorial integrity [16].

Group 1 - The U.S. President Trump stated that a result regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue could be known in about two weeks, indicating potential changes in U.S. strategy [1] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed readiness for negotiations on the Ukraine issue but emphasized the need for careful preparation to avoid worsening the situation [2] - Lavrov condemned the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine, asserting that such actions are unacceptable to Russia and European rational political forces [3] Group 2 - Lavrov criticized recent European actions and statements as attempts to undermine the outcomes of the U.S.-Russia leaders' meeting in Alaska, suggesting a disregard for Russian interests in resolving the Ukraine crisis [4] - A Ukrainian suspect was arrested in Italy for allegedly participating in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in September 2022, with claims of involvement in placing explosive devices [6] - The Nord Stream pipeline, previously used for supplying Russian gas to Germany, suffered multiple explosions leading to significant leaks, with three out of four segments affected [6]

Group 1 - The core concern for Europe is the fear of being abandoned by the US, leading to a potential geopolitical deal with Russia that could leave Europe vulnerable [1][3] - Europe has historically relied on NATO and Russian energy supplies for stability, but current geopolitical shifts have exposed their lack of control and dependence [3][5] - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has positioned Europe as a pawn in a larger game, where their previous role as a "director" is now diminished to that of a "prop" [5][6] Group 2 - The situation highlights the irony of Ukraine's President Zelensky, who continues to project strength despite military losses, while Europe faces economic hardships due to the conflict [4][5] - Europe's political leaders are hesitant to assert strategic independence from the US, fearing domestic backlash and loss of protection, which limits their options in negotiations [6] - The long-term consequences for Europe may involve significant sacrifices and instability, as they grapple with the reality of their geopolitical position [6]

深夜突发。 据彭博社报道，当地时间8月21日凌晨4时40分左右，两枚俄罗斯巡航导弹击中美国伟创力公司设在乌克 兰穆卡切沃市的厂房。此次袭击引发大规模火灾，造成至少15人受伤。 当地时间8月21日消息，乌克兰总统泽连斯基在20日与记者的见面会上表示，关于乌克兰与俄罗斯举行 会晤的可能地点，乌方认为会晤地点应选择中立欧洲国家，如瑞士或奥地利，也不排除土耳其。但莫斯 科不可接受，布达佩斯目前也不现实。 图片来源：彭博社报道截图 据报道，乌克兰总统泽连斯基在社交媒体发文称："这是一家普通的民用企业，由美国投资设立，生产 咖啡机等日常用品。" 另据乌克兰《戈尔东》新闻网报道，遭袭的是美国电子制造业公司伟创力在乌克兰的工厂。该厂在乌克 兰已运行13年，占地5.5万平米，拥有2600多名员工。 泽连斯基：俄对乌再次发动大规模空袭 乌克兰总统泽连斯基21日在社交媒体发文称，20日晚至21日凌晨，俄军再次对乌克兰发动大规模空袭， 没有展现出结束战争的意愿。 泽连斯基称，俄军此次空袭涉及从乌南部扎波罗热州到西部沃伦州的多地，俄方"没有释放真正想要进 行有意义的谈判和结束这场战争的信号"。 乌克兰空军同日在社交媒体发文称，20日晚 ...