Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees US president suggests he may be willing to provide air power to help enforce potential peace deal with Putin The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
First Thing: Trump pushes for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting European leaders urge US security guarantees, but Moscow is yet to confirm meeting. Plus, Eva Victory on Sorry, Baby The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Macron addresses Trump’s hot mic remark about Putin’s Ukraine deal French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed Donald Trump’s hot mic remark about a Ukraine peace deal with Russia. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ on security guarantees after Ukraine talks US President Donald Trump described the talks as ‘very good’ and said a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin would be arranged. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Emmanuel Macron: I don’t see Putin very willing to get peace in Ukraine French President says after White House summit: ‘When I look at the situation and the facts, I don’t see President Putin very willing to get peace now’ Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Zelensky-Putin peace talks on the table after Washington summit Ukrainian and Russian presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,272 Here are the key events on day 1,272 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025
The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to London – but how do you transport a 900-year-old embroidery? The Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in 2026 for a blockbuster show at the British Museum. Behind the scenes, experts are navigating the logistics. Euronews · Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday briefing: What last night’s meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe means for the war in Ukraine In today’s newsletter: The Ukrainian president and fellow continental leaders descended on the White House to squeeze support from the US – did they get it? The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine. Euronews · Aug 19, 2025
Starmer hails ‘real progress’ made during White House summit on Ukraine war Posting on his Truth Social platform after the meeting, Donald Trump also described the talks as ‘very good’. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Putin and Zelensky to meet, Donald Trump says following European leaders summit The US president has hosted several European leaders in Washington to discuss a pathway to ending the fighting in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
James Norton reveals what he told President Macron about 1066 drama Norton, 40, is the star of King & Conqueror, which is released on August 24 The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
James Norton ‘told President Macron 1066 drama would be fair to both sides’ Norton, who plays Harold Godwinson in the drama, said he met President Macron at an event at the British Museum. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Trump caught on hot mic saying he thinks Putin ‘wants to make a deal for me – as crazy as it sounds’ US president whispered that Putin ‘wants to make a deal for me’ before meeting with European leaders in the White House
The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025 All smoke but no fire as Zelenskyy emerges unbruised after Trump meet Ukrainian president faced a less combative US leader, who was busy exaggerating his exploits as global peacemaker
Radio France Internationale · Aug 18, 2025 Zelensky in Washington to meet Trump, calls for 'lasting' peace with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. This comes on the heels of Trump’s meeting on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin who insists on Ukraine giving up territory as part of a deal.
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025 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.
Euronews · Aug 18, 2025 Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees ahead of crucial White House meeting Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025 Crimea Betrayal? Trump Tells Ukraine to Abandon Claim and Accept Russia's Control US President Donald Trump declares Crimea is 'off the table' and pressures Ukraine to yield to Russia as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 The stakes are high as Zelenskyy and European leaders head to Washington U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine
Radio France Internationale · Aug 18, 2025 Macron says Russia does not want peace, stresses security for Ukraine Ahead of Monday’s meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US president Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the necessity of security guarantees for Ukraine in any peace agreement with Russia, adding that Russia did not want peace but rather Ukraine’s “capitulation”.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 Starmer describes Ukraine talks as ‘good and constructive’ – as it happened This blog is closed
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025 Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’ US president ramps up pressure on Ukrainian leader to accept deal with Russia ahead of talks in Washington, DC.
International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025 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.