Reuters World News Famine in Gaza, Putin's demands, Russia’s economy and Jackson Hole
Aug 22, 2025
A severe famine has gripped Gaza, compelling urgent calls for humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin insists on territorial concessions from Ukraine, escalating geopolitical tensions. The economic strain in Russia deepens, driven by falling energy revenues and growing budget deficits. Insights into Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole add to the financial discourse, as the U.S. navigates challenges in its monetary policy amidst these global crises.
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Famine Declared In Parts Of Gaza
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification says famine has struck part of Gaza and could spread to over 600,000 people by end of September.
- Israel disputes the finding, increasing pressure to allow more humanitarian aid into the enclave.
Putin's Core Peace Demands
- Reuters sources say Putin demands Ukraine cede Donbass, drop NATO ambitions and bar Western troops from its soil as terms for peace.
- Russia says the war will continue if Kyiv refuses, while Western security guarantees are being debated.
Territory Versus Economics In Kremlin Strategy
- Russia controls about a fifth of Ukraine and says it may continue the war if Kyiv declines its demands.
- Putin has partially softened earlier territorial demands but recognizes Russia's economic limits to further advances.