Trump says Zelensky can stop war with Russia ‘almost immediately’ ahead of talks Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer will meet the US President in Washington. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘cynical’ attacks before Washington talks Ukrainian president says latest strikes have killed at least 10 people and intended to ‘humiliate diplomatic efforts’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Starmer describes Ukraine talks as ‘good and constructive’ – as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · 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. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025
Trump-Zelensky meeting live: Ukraine leader to meet Putin ‘within two weeks’ after White House talks Trump says location to be determined for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,271 Here are the key events on day 1,271 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025
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
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 · 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
European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of Washington summit European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with US President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal. Euronews · 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
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
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. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025 Does Putin speak English? Politicos and experts weigh in as world wonders what leaders said in backseat of Trump’s Beast Trump and Putin had several moments during the Alaska summit when they had the opportunity to be alone together
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025 Trump rolls out the red carpet for Putin as leaders shake hands on Alaska tarmac and ride to summit together The two leaders greeted one another like friends as they shook hands and patted each other’s backs in a historic moment in Alaska
We Got This Covered · Aug 15, 2025 A ‘basic mistake’ may have just derailed Trump’s entire Ukraine peace plan before it even started It may have become much harder for Trump to fulfill his flimsy promises.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025 How Team Trump’s terrifying weaknesses play into Putin’s hands at the Alaska summit COMMENT: Trump is flying to Anchorage for his meeting with Putin with a team which has no grasp on facts, or truth, and therefore no grasp on reality either, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025 US-Russia talks on Ukraine: who’s who in the delegations to Alaska? Putin will bring old guard loyalists and younger financial power brokers to meet Trump’s most trusted advisers
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025 Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit Russian leader plans to discuss economic ties, in appeal to Trump’s business instincts, alongside future of Ukraine
Top News · Aug 13, 2025 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...
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 US and Russia suggest ‘West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine’ Russia would have both economic and military control of the occupied parts of Ukraine under the proposal
Euronews · Aug 13, 2025 Zelenskyy warns Putin wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of ceasefire The Ukrainian president reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from its own land, saying that would be unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for another Russian invasion.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Hurry, hurry, hurry! It’s Trump’s great Ukraine giveaway. Bargains galore, if your name is Vladimir Putin The Art of the Deal, the Art of War: I doubt the US president has read or understood either. If Zelenskyy is a worried man, who can blame him?, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025 Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots Donald Trump rewarding the Kremlin’s hardline attitude shows Russia can still sideline Ukraine from deal to end war