https://freerepublic.com/tag/55thmonthoffailure/ en-us Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:59:27 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392702/posts Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Ukraine may not endure the upcoming winter, and is therefore unlikely to return to the negotiating table before at least mid-March, according to the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Serhii Kyslytsya. Kyslytsya made the remarks in an interview with Ukrinform on Thursday, Aug. 20, telling the news outlet that Moscow currently lacks motivation to enter negotiations and could see winter as an opportunity to weaken Ukrainian society. His comments came as Ukraine increasingly continues preparations across all sectors, particularly its air defenses, critical energy and water infrastructure, as well as residents for the... Kyiv Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392702/posts#comment Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:59:27 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392386/posts Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s son, Conor Kennedy, has been named on Russia’s international wanted list for fighting alongside the enemy in the Ukraine war, according to reports. The Basmanny District Court of Moscow authorized the younger Kennedy’s “arrest in absentia,” accusing him of acting as a mercenary for the Ukrainian armed forces, Russian state outlet TASS reported last week. He faces seven to 10 years in prison if captured, according to the outlet. The New York Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392386/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:59 GMT