The Daily Populous

Sunday August 17th, 2025 morning edition

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Kyiv rejects a demand put forward by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to cede the still-unoccupied areas of Donetsk Oblast to Russia in exchange for freezing the front in other regions, Reuters has reported.

Details: According to a source, Trump told Zelenskyy that Putin had offered to "freeze most front lines" in return for Ukraine giving Russia all of Donetsk Oblast.

"Zelenskyy rejected the demand, the source said," Reuters reported.

Reuters’ sources also confirmed that European leaders have been invited to take part in the talks between Trump and Zelenskyy on Monday.

Previously: Earlier on Saturday, The New York Times also reported that Zelenskyy and European leaders are strongly opposed to any concession of unoccupied Donbas territory, which also contains key defensive positions and is rich in mineral resources. »

West Virginia National Guard to deploy to DC to support Trump's federal takeover

Authored by fox5dc.com

The Brief The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) will deploy troops to Washington, D.C. at the request of the Trump administration.

The WVNG will provide between 300 and 400 personnel and will be funded at the federal level.

The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has been directed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to support President Trump’s federal takeover by deploying troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration. »

New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients

Authored by news.keckmedicine.org
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Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is the most common form of bladder cancer.

The standard treatment for this type of bladder cancer is an immunotherapy drug, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, which may be ineffective in a percentage of patients.

In 70 out of 85 patients, the cancer disappeared and for almost half the patients, was still gone a year later. »

Putin says US-Russia trade grew 20% after Trump came to power, but India still faces 50% tariffs over oil purchase

Authored by livemint.com

Making a rare foreign appearance after the talks with Trump, Putin said that US-Russia trade saw a ‘symbolic’ growth of 20 per cent since the Republican leader came to power.

Trump has not announced concessions on the US tariffs on India despite calling the meeting with Trump positive.

India's reaction to Trump tariffs The Ministry of External Affairs had called the Trump tariffs unfair after they were doubled. »

Israeli government official arrested in Nevada in internet crimes against children sting

Authored by theguardian.com

An Israeli government cybersecurity official was reportedly arrested recently by Las Vegas police and other authorities in Nevada who were conducting an undercover investigation aimed at online users seeking to sexually prey on children.

A church official told the station that Creecy resigned shortly after being released from jail on a $10,000 bond.

Under Nevada law, luring a child with a computer for a sex act can carry between one and 10 years in prison. »