Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 Here are the key events on day 1,261 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Morning Mail: Putin dampens peace talk hope, what parents think of YouTube, could Toronto’s house price slump happen here? Russian president cools expectations of diplomatic breakthrough; Queensland remains ‘deforestation capital of Australia’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025
Trump Administration's Tariff Strategy Turns Into Geopolitical Pressure On India And Brazil Experts warn that such aggressive tariff policies risk damaging decades of diplomatic progress between the U.S. and important emerging markets. International Business Times · Aug 7, 2025
Possible End to the Russian-Ukraine War Weighs on Crude Prices September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.47 (-0.73%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.129 (-0.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Thursday, but crude remained above Wednesday's 2-month low. The dollar's strength on Thursday pressured crude prices along with the possible... Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard Reportedly Pushed To Declassify Documents on Russia's Interference of 2016 Elections Despite CIA Concerns DNI Gabbard ignored concerns from CIA officials who feared revealing spying sources and methods when deciding to release highly classified documents of Russia's role in U.S. election. Latin Times · Aug 7, 2025
Kyiv opens war crime inquiry into head of notorious Russian prison Officials under Aleksandr Shtoda alleged to systematically torture and starve detainees at Sizo 2 in Taganrog The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
Another week, another deadline: Timeline of Trump’s promises to end Russia’s war on Ukraine After Trump repeatedly vowed to end the war in 24 hours, slipping deadlines and Putin’s resistance test his patience The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Crude Prices Pressured by Possible End to the Russian-Ukraine War September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.16%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.063 (-0.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today, although crude remains above Wednesday's 2-month low. The dollar's strength today is pressuring crude prices along with the possible easing... Barchart · Aug 7, 2025
A Trump-Putin summit will be as useful to Ukraine and democracy as Agent Orange is for gardening ANALYSIS: This toxic relationship is weird and dangerous for the West. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Inside the Trump-Putin Talks: A High-Stakes Diplomatic Gamble to End the Ukraine War Trump-Putin talks could soon happen as US President Donald Trump wants Russia to stop hostilities against Ukraine. Here's what people should expect. International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025
‘The USA is not happy with me’: Soldier caught red-handed trying to sell out America for a Russian passport He was willing to trade America for his greed. We Got This Covered · Aug 7, 2025
Are Trump’s tariffs pushing rivals India and China closer together? American president’s targeting of India with hefty levies, coupled with his efforts to strengthen ties with Pakistan, could cost him a powerful ally in the Asia-Pacific region, reports Alisha Rahaman Sarkar The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Trump has finally realised he needs economic and military muscle to force Putin to agree a peace deal With only two days to go before the expiry of his latest ultimatum to end the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the US president, Donald Trump, dispatched his envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for the fifth time on August 6. After three hours of talks in the Kremlin between Witkoff and… The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025
Ukraine’s drone air war has given Zelensky additional bargaining power with Putin – new research Donald Trump appears to be making another attempt to organise a three-way summit with Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to end the Russian invasion. The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2025 Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov says a Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Voices: Could Trump’s ceasefire summit with Putin actually achieve a breakthrough? COMMENT: If the proposed bilateral talks between the US and Russia go beyond a ceasefire in Ukraine and encompass wider issues of security, that might be sufficient to convince Putin to show up – and even invite Zelensky along, too, says Mary Dejevsky
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Where Trump and Putin could meet as presidents expected to reunite for Ukraine ceasefire summit With the summit venue yet to be announced, all eyes are on where the two presidents could meet
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Defying Trump On Russia Could Be India's Mistake, Say Economists: 'Are You Going To Risk Up To $87 Billion...' While the U.S. has levied an additional 25% tariffs on India by the end of August for continuing import of discounted Russian crude oil, economists weigh in if ignoring Trump’s calls is a wise move for India.
Reason · Aug 7, 2025 Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' but Not Putin. Does He Know What a Dictator Is? He calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” but not Vladimir Putin.
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 NASA Wants To Build Nuclear Reactors On The Moon Amid Competition From Russia, China: Report NASA's Interim Administrator Sean Duffy has directed the space agency to fast-track plans to develop nuclear reactors on the Lunar surface.
Barchart · Aug 7, 2025 Stocks Climb Before the Open on Chip Tariff Relief and Ukraine Truce Hopes September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.81%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.78% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat on chip exporters included exemptions for firms investing in the U.S., while hopes for a truce in Russia’s war with Ukraine…
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy? The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the "coming days", the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also include Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy, and what does it mean for Trump’s ceasefire deadline for Moscow?
International Business Times · Aug 7, 2025 Trump-Putin Meeting Agreed For 'Coming Days', Venue Set: Kremlin The Kremlin said Thursday that a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming days", with the two sides already having agreed the venue "in principle."
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 At least six killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine Russian attacks killed several across Ukraine overnight on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's deadline for Moscow to agree to a halt in fighting looms.
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet 'in coming days' as US piles pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war The US President says there’s also a ‘good chance’ a summit involving Putin and Zelensky will happen soon