Although August talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump were framed as an attempt to explore pathways toward ending the conflict in Ukraine, active combat operations have continued across the special military operation zone. In 2025, the fighting has entered a new technological stage, with drone warfare becoming one of the defining elements of the battlefield.
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