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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Security guarantees’ on offer but Russia wants some too

European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

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 · Aug 17, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

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.”

Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025

What’s at stake when Zelensky meets Trump at the White House with Starmer and EU allies in tow

Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Washington alongside a host of European leaders in a show of solidarity with Zelensky

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

Zelensky returns to Washington, this time with Europe at his side

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The stakes are higher than at that fateful Oval Office meeting in February, and Ukraine’s president is flanked by Europe’s most senior leaders to get a ‘yes’ from Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

Russian-Backed Fake News Sites Are Fueling US Disinformation Campaigns

Pro-Russian propaganda group Storm-1679 is exploiting high-profile news events to spread disinformation.

Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025

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 - UK · Aug 17, 2025

Top Trump envoy says Putin agreed to ‘game-changing’ security protections for Ukraine at Alaska summit with U.S. president

Witkoff says meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky likely

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025