## Trump says he'll "step in very strongly" and warns of "consequences" for Russia if no peace deal is reached in two weeks

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Source: CNN, citing Trump speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday 25 August.

Quote from Trump: "There could be very big consequences [for Russia], but we’ll see what happens.

There might be very big consequences, because this is something that has to end.".

Details: The US leader said he will monitor the situation for a week or two and then "step in very strongly".

"And we’ll either have a deal or we won’t," Trump said.

Media reports indicate that Trump plans to leave it to Russia and Ukraine to arrange a meeting between their leaders, effectively distancing himself for now from negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On 21 August, Trump already claimed that he would be able to assess the possibility of achieving peace in Ukraine "within two weeks". »

### Protests as newborn removed from Greenlandic mother after ‘parenting competence’ tests

Authored by theguardian.com

“Standardised tests should not be used in placement cases involving families with a Greenlandic background.

Brønlund’s case has prompted protests in Greenland, with further protests planned in Nuuk, Copenhagen, Reykjavík and Belfast.

The municipality told her she was “not Greenlandic enough” for the new law banning the tests to apply, despite her being born in Greenland of Greenlandic parents. »

### Trump says he has fired Fed governor Lisa Cook. She says he has no ‘authority’ to fire her

Authored by cnn.com

President Donald Trump on Monday said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, according to a letter addressed to her posted on his social media — the first instance of a president firing a central bank governor in the central bank’s 111-year history.

I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022.”.

Appointed to the Fed board by former President Joe Biden in 2022, Cook is the first Black woman to serve as a Fed governor. »

### Oklahoma man arrested after 11-year-old stepdaughter gives birth; mother charged with enabling abuse

Authored by nbcnews.com

An Oklahoma man was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse after his 11-year-old stepdaughter gave birth at their home in Muskogee.

The parents initially claimed they did not know the child was pregnant, and the child had not been to the doctor in over a year.

Her mother, Cherie Walker, was charged with enabling child sexual abuse. »

### Ukraine Gets 1 Million Artillery Shells From Czech-Led Coalition of 18 Nations

Authored by united24media.com

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský announced that Ukraine has already received more than one million large-calibre artillery rounds under the Czech-led ammunition initiative this year, with the goal set at 1.8 million shells by year-end, according to pap.pl on August 25, 2025.

Lipavský emphasized the military significance of the effort: “Thanks to our ammunition supply initiative, Russia’s artillery advantage on the battlefield has been reduced fivefold, helping Ukraine hold its front lines.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his May visit to Prague, underscored that of the 3 million artillery shells expected from allies in 2025, 1.8 million are to come via the Czech-led channel. »

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