Putin: "No Ukraine War If Trump Were President"; Trump: "No Deal Until There's A Deal"

"During a joint press conference following their multi-hour summit on ending the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said that if Donald Trump had been president in 2022, Russia would not have invaded Ukraine. This is essentially Putin blaming the Biden-Harris regime and its corrupt Deep State pals. We're sure Western corporate media will be all but silent on this new development.

Political commentator Rogan O'Handley emphasized on X that "Democrat Media isn't going to like this clip, but it's true Biden and Kamala pushed for Ukraine to be added to NATO and then all hell broke loose Plus we all know Ukraine was Biden and the Deep State's money laundering playground And don't even get me started on the biolabs…"
After nearly three hours of talks, President Trump said, "Many points were agreed to, and there are just a very few that are left," but gave no specifics, while Putin reiterated Russia's hard-line demands for Ukrainian territorial concessions, disarmament, NATO exclusion, and regime change in Kyiv.
Both Trump and Putin seemed upbeat about finding a resolution to the war in Eastern Europe. They even shared a laugh...
Putin switches to ENGLISH and invites Trump to MOSCOW for next round of talks. Trump says he sees it as ‘possibly HAPPENING’." Zerohedge

Desperate Ukraine Mounts Large Drone Attacks Hours Ahead Of Putin-Trump Talks

"Ukraine has been trying to inflict major blows on Russia in overnight and early morning cross-border attacks, including carrying out a strike on the Olya seaport in Russia’s Astrakhan region, targeting a vessel reportedly transporting Shahed drone parts and Iranian-supplied ammunition.

Ukraine's General Staff described Friday that its operation involved Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) seeking to weaken Russia’s ability to conduct airstrikes utilizing the Iranian-designed suicide drones which have long wreaked havoc on Ukrainian cities.
The early hours of Friday also saw a wave of Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Syzran, located in Russia’s Samara region.
This flurry of drone activity seeking to take out sensitive Russian targets happened just hours before much anticipated talks between Presidents Trump and Putin are to get underway, and appears a last-ditch effort for the Ukrainian side to establish some badly needed leverage, even as Russia has made big, rapid gains on the ground on the Donbass region.
Yesterday, analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) made clear that "The Russian army took or claimed 110 square kilometers (42.5 square miles) on August 12 compared to the previous day," and that "It was the biggest advance since late May 2024." ZeroHedge

Wildfires in Turkey. Everything is burning: cities, fields and forests

"Forest fires continue to rage in several Turkish provinces and new ones continue to break out. The largest of them is in the province of Canakkale in the area of the village of Kepez. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds and hot, dry weather. The fire reached the Guzelyali intersection and the Camlibel residential complex, also affecting the territory of Canakkale University (Dardanos campus) and a military camp.Authorities have begun evacuating residents of the villages of Guzelyali, Halileli and Erenkoy. According to the governor of Canakkale, more than 2,090 people have been evacuated from the danger zones by sea and land.

Another large forest fire broke out on the coast, near the village of Büyükevren in Edirne province, and under the influence of strong winds it spread to the village of Gülçavuş, threatening summer resorts. Firefighters from the Emergency Situations and Disaster Management Directorate were sent to fight the fire. 

In addition to the firefighters, police water cannons were sent to the affected area. Villagers joined in extinguishing the fire with their water trucks, tractors and other agricultural equipment. The Edirne Provincial Governor's Office issued a statement regarding the fire: "Our teams are continuously battling the forest fire that broke out near the village of Büyükevren in Enez district, both from the air and from the ground. In the meantime, evacuations are ongoing in the area to ensure the safety of our citizens." According to updated data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 4,426 fires have occurred in the country since the beginning of 2025." msn

Edinburgh, Scotland wildfire: Expert warns of ‘increased risk’ of more outbreaks

"As firefighters battle a huge wildfire consuming the hillside of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh,

Group Commander Niall MacLennan, warns modelling shows there is now a "greater risk" of wildfires igniting due to the dry weather." AP

Europe Boils Under Record Heatwave, Wildfires Threaten Southern France

"Southern France is facing an escalating wildfire threat as an intense heatwave scorches much

of Europe, breaking temperature records. From the Mediterranean coast to inland towns, firefighters are on high alert, with evacuations already underway in some regions." CNN

Greece Wildfires Out of Control

"Devastating wildfires sweep across Greece. In Patras, Greece’s third-largest city, thousands

have been evacuated, including children’s hospitals, as flames engulf homes, forests, and vehicles. Across the region, at least three people have died, villages have been destroyed, and firefighting crews are working tirelessly day and night to control the blazes. 

From EU emergency aid to exhausted firefighters battling in scorching 38°C–45°C temperatures, this is one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in Europe’s history. Experts warn that climate change is making these disasters more intense and frequent." YT

Serbian Helicopter Joins Fight Against 'Catastrophic' Montenegro Wildfires

"A Kamov firefighting helicopter, operated by Serbia's Ministry of the Interior, has joined relief efforts to battle raging wildfires in Montenegro. The helicopter has dropped 248 tonnes of water on blazes near Podgorica, as a senior official described the situation as "catastrophic" with evacuations underway." IndiaTimes

Italy's Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages

"Frefighters and the army - were deployed in southern Italy to battle a blaze on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius near Naples." France24

Wildfires Surround Albanian Town | Unprecedented Wildfires Hit Delvina For The First Time

"Wildfires Surround Albanian Town. Unprecedented Wildfires Hit Delvina for First Time Firefighters in the southern Albanian town of Delvina are battling wildfires that have encircled

the city. Army personnel have joined efforts as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze and protect the city.

Residents in the town, which has not seen fires of this magnitude, described the event as unusual. Among them was 91-year-old Lefter Qerama, who said, “I have lived here for 65 years, and this is the first time we have seen fires in all parts of the city. The whole city is surrounded by fire.” HindistanTimes

Spain On Fire: Heatwave Turns Nation Into A Furnace | Scorching Heat Triggers Wildfires Across Spain

"Spain is in crisis as an unrelenting heatwave has turned vast regions of the country into

blazing fire zones. With temperatures soaring above 45°C, the country is battling devastating wildfires that have already scorched thousands of acres of land, destroyed homes, and forced mass evacuations. From Catalonia to Andalusia, emergency services are stretched thin, fighting an inferno that is rapidly consuming forests, farmland, and entire villages." AP

China: Massive Hailstorm and Floods Devastate Sichuan — Roads Swept Away, Towns Cut Off

"China faces chaos as a powerful hailstorm slams Sichuan, turning streets white and sparking

severe flash flooding. This extreme weather event has left towns submerged, businesses damaged, and farmland ruined in one of the region’s worst natural disasters this year. Stay tuned for the latest China news on this storm, its aftermath, and the growing threat of floods across the country." SW

Trump says one in four chance Putin meeting will fail

"President Donald Trump has estimated that his upcoming meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has a 25% chance of failing.
The summit, which will take place on Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, is expected to focus mainly on pursuing a settlement to the Ukraine conflict.
When asked during an interview with Fox News Radio on Thursday whether the meeting has a chance of failing, Trump replied: “Yeah, 25%.” RT

Iranian President Is In A Very Difficult Situation "We Have No Water Left"

"Iran's water crisis reaches critical levels as President Pezeshkian warns Tehran could run dry by October. With rainfall down 45% during the worst drought in sixty years, decades of mismanagement have transformed a natural disaster into a national catastrophe. 

Dam reserves sit at just 42% capacity nationwide, while the capital faces imminent shortages. The government has closed offices across 16 provinces amid a 50°C heat wave, with rolling blackouts worsening the situation by disrupting water pumping stations. Officials urge a 20% reduction in water consumption to avoid systematic cuts. 

This crisis exposes fundamental governance failures, as agriculture consumes 90% of water while contributing minimal GDP. With land subsidence causing parts of Tehran to sink 30cm yearly and authorities negotiating water imports from neighboring countries, the regime faces questions about its stability as it struggles to provide basic services." YT

Flames of resistance ignite across China, Zhongnanhai shaken

"Massive Riot in Shanghai! Delivery Riders Surround Police, Using Their Bodies to Resist the System! Shanghai in Complete Chaos.
"Anti-CCP Warrior" Appears in Suzhou Demanding Voting Rights — From Protest Banners in Beijing to Slogans in Chengdu, Zhongnanhai Shaken." CO

100 FT. TSUNAMI IN ALASKAN THE FJORD DISAPPEARED - GEOLOGISTS ISSUE WARNING

"A large landslide occurred in Tracy Arm Fjord, southeastern Alaska, triggering a tsunami estimated to have reached up to one hundred feet (thirty meters) in height near its origin. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Alaska Earthquake Center, this event resulted from a massive slope collapse near the terminus of the South Sawyer Glacier. Eyewitnesses described sudden roaring sounds, dramatic changes in water levels, and significant landscape transformation. " YT

149 combat engagements in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian defenders engaged in 149 combat clashes with Russian invading forces across various fronts over the past day, repelling numerous enemy attacks.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, five engagements were recorded. The enemy carried out 12 airstrikes, dropping 28 guided bombs, and conducted 288 artillery strikes, including seven from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy assault near Hlyboke.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five Russian assaults near Kupiansk, Holubivka, and Zahryzove.

In the Lyman sector, 20 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces attempted advances near Ridkodub, Hrekivka, Myrne, Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, and Karpivka.
In the Siversk sector, nine enemy attacks were repelled near Hryhorivka, Verkhniokamianske, Vyimka, and toward Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two engagements were recorded near Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched five attacks near Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, Oleksandro-Kalynove, and toward Pleshchiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 53 enemy assaults near Popiv Yar, Poltavka, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Nykanorivka, Maiak, Volodymyrivka, Shakhove, Rubizhne, Vilne, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Kotlyne, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and toward Balahan.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 21 enemy attacks were repelled near Tolstoi, Oleksandrohrad, Maliivka, Zelene Pole, Voskresenka, Temyrivka, Novodarivka, Zelenyi Hai, Myrne, and toward Filiia, Zaporizke, and Komyshuvakha.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, no enemy offensive operations were recorded in the past 24 hours.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six enemy attacks." Ukrin