America Rewrites the Peace Clock — Russia Warns of Existential Collapse 25.08.25 (Morning)

The U.S. has abruptly shifted its timeline for peace in Ukraine, sidelining Kyiv and accelerating direct talks with Moscow. As Washington recalibrates its strategy, Russian officials begin to speak in tones of existential threat — not just about the war, but about the future of the Russian state itself. What does this mean for Ukraine, NATO, and the global balance of power?