On August 13, 2025, fighting near Pokrovsk reaches one of its most dangerous points, forcing evacuations in Donetsk region. Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery deep inside Saratov. Western allies announce over $1.5 billion in new military aid, while US President Donald Trump outlines conditional security guarantees ahead of his planned summit with Vladimir Putin. We break down the latest frontline updates, political moves, and international reactions in this clear, simple daily briefing.
On August 13, 2025, fighting near Pokrovsk reaches one of its most dangerous points, forcing evacuations in Donetsk region. Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery deep inside Saratov. Western allies announce over $1.5 billion in new military aid, while US President Donald Trump outlines conditional security guarantees ahead of his planned summit with Vladimir Putin. We break down the latest frontline updates, political moves, and international reactions in this clear, simple daily briefing.