Sat Aug 16 09:57:35 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
This news article, published by The Hindu on August 16, 2025, reports that Russian forces captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine, Kolodyazi and Vorone, following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska. The article includes a photo sourced from Reuters showing US fighter jets escorting Putin’s aircraft as he departed Alaska.
**News Article:**
**The Hindu: Russia Gains Ground in Ukraine Following Putin-Trump Meeting**
**Moscow – August 16, 2025, 3:28 PM IST** – Just hours after a highly anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian forces have reportedly seized two more villages in eastern Ukraine. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, troops took control of Kolodyazi in the Donetsk region and Vorone in the neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk region.
The news comes as tensions remain high in the region, with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continuing to escalate. The meeting between Putin and Trump in Alaska has been closely watched globally, with many hoping for a de-escalation of the crisis.
A Reuters photo accompanying the report shows US fighter jets escorting the Russian presidential aircraft as President Putin departed Alaskan airspace on August 15, 2025.
The Hindu will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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