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Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways

Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns ‘severe consequences’ unless Russia agrees to truce.

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war

US president issues warning days ahead of high-stakes summit with Russian leader in Alaska.

Al Jazeera

'Putin is bluffing,' Zelenskyy tells Trump as European leaders push for Ukraine ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard.

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Zelensky tells Trump that Putin is ‘bluffing’ and does not want peace ahead of crunch Ukraine summit

It has been reported that the US and Russia have discussed the Israeli occupation of Palestine as a model for a future agreement with Ukraine

The Independent UK

European Leaders And Ukraine Push For Ceasefire Deal

European leaders and Ukraine make final push to influence Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin, stressing the importance of prioritizing a ceasefire and r...

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Merz’s manoeuvres on world stage fail to quell doubts about his leadership

The German chancellor’s high-wire statesmanship on Ukraine has done little to alleviate his domestic woes

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky calls for Trump and Putin to join trilateral peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a video conference on Wednesday with Trump and European leaders ahead of Friday's US-Russia talks in Alaska.

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Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed, Trump says

US president also says he would push for three-way summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Alaska meeting goes well

The Guardian - UK

What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?

Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky, European Leaders Hope To Sway Trump Before Putin Summit

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders were to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Kyiv's interests in his looming summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times

Zelenskyy, European leaders to hold Trump call ahead of Putin summit

German chancellor has arranged a series of meetings, beginning with European leaders and followed by a call with Trump.

Al Jazeera

‘There will be severe consequences’ if Russia doesn’t agree to end war, Trump warns – Europe live

US president praises ‘very good call’ with European leaders as he floats idea of meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy

The Guardian - UK

European leaders hope to sway Trump on Ukraine during virtual meeting

US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday with Europe once more fearful its interests will be trampled on.

Euronews

German Gas Drive Fuels Fears Of Climate Backsliding

Germany's conservative-led government has launched a drive to rapidly build more gas-fired power plants, fuelling fears about climate policy backsliding and sparking unease even within its own ranks.

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European Leaders To Hold Ukraine Online Summit Before Trump-Putin Meet

European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he discusses the war with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meet

The Independent UK

Starmer to co-chair Ukraine meeting following call with Trump and European leaders

Starmer will join a virtual call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Evening Standard

Starmer to co-chair Ukraine meeting after call with Trump and European leaders

The call on Wednesday will include Sir Keir, Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, who will later be joined by the US President.

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The Independent UK

What to expect from historic Trump-Putin Alaska summit over Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Russian and American delegations have arrived in Alaska ahead of crucial talks later on Friday

Radio France Internationale

EU says Ukraine must 'decide its own future' ahead of Trump-Putin summit

EU leaders declared Tuesday that Ukraine has the right to choose its own destiny, just three days before US President Donald Trump meets Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing for fresh offensives not a ceasefire, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says Moscow moving its troops for new operations as he attempts to shore up international support ahead of Trump-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,266

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‘Putin only acts under pressure’: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz forces Donald Trump’s hand ahead of Ukraine summit

Europe is finally stepping in.

The Guardian - UK

After a torrid 100 days, Germany’s Friedrich Merz is mocked as a ‘dead man walking’. He must fight back

With the AfD surging, it could soon be the largest party here. But, if he acts now, that dark scenario need not come to pass, says author John Kampfner

Euronews

'He just can't hack it' - AfD leader Chrupalla attacks German Chancellor Merz with venom

In the ZDF 'summer interview' series, AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla emphasised the strength of his party in eastern Germany.

Euronews

Why Friedrich Merz cannot fully celebrate his first 100 days as German chancellor

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in the polls, but also from within his own ranks.

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