Russia says it captured Sredneye and Kleban-Byk in Donetsk, and is pushing toward Kostiantynivka and Kramatorsk. Ukraine says Zeleny Gai has been recaptured.

Ramaphosa backs talks. Zelensky says he is ready, but Moscow stalls. Lavrov says no meeting planned.

Globe Hotel in Great Torrington will reopen as an 11-bed inn with a restaurant. A group raised over £750k to buy it. Residents gave £240k and a £526k government grant in a £20m regeneration plan. Contracts have been exchanged. It will be a community-led project, with shareholders shaping the design.

The Digest, 8/23/2025 @900PM, CDT

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