Ukraine Conflict Escalates Amid International Tensions

The article discusses the upcoming meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump at the White House, highlighting the challenges Zelenskyy faces in maintaining the unity of the Western alliance against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian officials feel betrayed by Trump's recent shift in stance, which appears to favor Putin's position on key issues, including the possibility of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. The article emphasizes that Trump's new approach undermines the alliance's unity and could have significant implications for Ukraine's sovereignty.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to announce their starting quarterback for the upcoming season later this week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that the team will use their final preseason game as a dress rehearsal before their opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 7. The Browns have had four main quarterbacks in camp this summer: Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. Sanders started in the Browns' first preseason game but is currently dealing with an oblique strain. Stefanski did not rule out the possibility of carrying four quarterbacks into the start of the season, but acknowledged that it would be a tough decision. The team's final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams will likely provide insight into their Week 1 roster.

Russian air attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine, have killed three people, including a two-year-old boy, and injured 17 others. The attacks, which included a drone strike and a ballistic missile, targeted residential areas and damaged buildings. Ukrainian authorities reported that the number of injured is continuously increasing, and some residents were evacuated due to the damage. The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Kharkiv being a regular target since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022. The international community is pressing for a resolution, with US President Donald Trump urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (not directly mentioned but implied) to make a deal with Moscow.