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Zelensky leaves Washington with Trump’s security guarantees, but are they enough?

The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House earlier this year, he was berated by Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Alaska summit and its afterlife provides a glimpse into what peace looks like to Putin and Trump

For all the pomp and staged drama of the summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the substantive part of the spectacle – that is, the negotiations between two great powers over the grinding war in Ukraine – did not at first appear to yield much. There…

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How Trump’s separate meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy have advanced Russian interests

The current phase of the war in Ukraine continues unabated into its fourth year, with grinding offences and strikes against civilian infrastructure increasingly the norm.

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Reason

Trump sees bump in approval rating after meeting with Russia’s Putin

President enjoys uptick in support after meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska for talks on ending Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Zelensky is coming to the White House with France and the UK standing behind him - but whose side is Trump on?

NEWS ANALYSIS: After Friday’s summit in Alaska, all eyes are on Trump to see whether he breaks with Putin in any meaningful way, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

How Russia emerged as the clear winner from the Alaska summit

As a former reality TV star, Donald Trump often gives the impression of playing the part of a US president rather than conducting the business of leading a government seriously. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in his recent summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the two…

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Northern lights may be visible in these 10 states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Washington as an incoming speedy solar wind could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Space

Putin gives Alaskan man new motorcycle during Trump summit

‘It’s amazing,’ the biker told Russian state media

The Independent UK

After the Alaska-Putin meeting, Zelenskyy drops power move to ensure Donald Trump ‘can’t corner him behind closed doors’ in America

Trump thought he could strong-arm Zelenskyy - boy, was he wrong!

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting: What’s the schedule, what’s at stake?

European leaders will accompany the Ukrainian president in a united front when they meet Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera

At least seven killed as Russian air strikes on Ukraine continue right before Trump-Zelenskyy talks

The US president ruled out Ukraine’s joining of NATO and reclaiming Crimea as part of any peace agreement with Russia just hours before he’s due to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for talks following his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday.

Euronews

Zelensky, European Leaders Head To US For Talks On Peace Deal Terms

US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday's talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.

International Business Times

Trump-Putin summit: Veteran diplomat explains why putting peace deal before ceasefire wouldn’t end Russia-Ukraine war

If you’re confused about the aims, conduct and outcome of the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, you’re probably not alone.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s critics say Putin ‘flattered’ Trump at the Alaska summit. Europe’s leaders aim to do the same

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s meeting with Putin rolled back key red lines that Zelensky says Ukraine won’t cross. But Europe could be relying on Trump to flip-flop once again, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio confronted by news anchor over past opposition to ‘deal’ with Putin

‘You can’t cut a deal with a guy like this,’ said Rubio of Vladimir Putin shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Trump shares First Lady Melania’s letter to Putin as he rages over coverage of Alaska summit

First lady’s letter tells Putin ‘it is time’ to end war and appeals to Russian leader on common ground ‘as parents’ to think of children impacted by the fighting

The Independent UK

Democrat Senator said Alaska summit was ‘great day’ for Russia: Putin was ‘absolved of his crimes in front of the world’

Putin came to America for a ‘photo opp’ and legitimization, and received both from Trump, says Murphy

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Chris Murphy Says Trump-Putin Meeting Was a 'Disaster, 'An Embarrassment' For US, Putin 'Got Everything He Wanted'

The summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement. The outcome has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who termed the meeting a “disaster.”

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Alaska summit: there must be no more gifts to Vladimir Putin

Editorial: As Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Washington amid talk of land swaps, European leaders must have his back

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian mood hardens as MPs insist country should not be forced to surrender

Ridicule of Trump-Putin summit turns to frustration at suggestion Ukraine could give up unoccupied land for peace

The Guardian - US

Fire in the hole: the Indigenous crews blasting the Alaskan rainforest to save it

After a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, Tlingit crew members are demolishing culverts to restore streams, salmon runs and cultural history deep in the Tongass national forest

Al Jazeera

European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump

US envoy says Putin agreed at summit for Ukraine to have security guarantee from allies similar to NATO’s Article 5.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians left disappointed at Trump rolling out red carpet for ‘tyrant’ Putin

Ukrainians have reacted with anger to the welcome received by Russian president Vladimir Putin as he arrived in Alaska for a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday (15 Aug).

The Independent UK

Watch: US fighter jets escort Putin out of Alaska after Trump summit

The Kremlin has released footage of Vladimir Putin being escorted out of Alaska by US fighter jets after his meeting with Donald Trump on Friday (15 Aug).

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