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US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.

Radio France Internationale

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Set For August 15 As Market Eyes Ukraine Peace Talks

President Donald Trump announced on Friday on Truth Social that he will host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, marking the first meeting between sitting U.S. and Russian presidents since June 2021.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: President reportedly orders military to target drug cartels; plans to meet Putin on Ukraine

Directive reportedly gives Pentagon a basis to operate against cartels on foreign soil; Trump to meet Russian president in Alaska next week – key US politics stories from 8 August 2025

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Ukraine war briefing: Trump flags ‘swapping of territories’ as he and Putin set a date for Alaska talks

US president claims exchanges will be ‘to the betterment of both’ before announcing talks with Putin for Friday. What we know on day 1,263

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262

Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine war

The announcement comes as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine will not give up land, Zelenskyy warns ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses remarks by US president, who said end to war will involve ‘some swapping of territories’ before announcing meeting

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Stocks Settle Higher on Solid Earnings and Hopes for a Ukraine Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.95%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.84%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Barchart

Trump’s deadline is here, but Putin is trying so hard to take Ukraine that he’s shelling his own people

Looks like Putin didn't care.

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Crude Prices Supported by Doubts About Ukrainian Peace Plan

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed unchanged, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.086 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday settled mixed. Crude finished the session little changed but had support from doubts about whether a US peace plan to end the Russian-Ukraine...

Barchart

‘We get a lot of bulls—thrown at us’: Trump’s Putin bromance is officially over, and Russia has 24 hours left

Trump is apparently "fed up" with his former ally.

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US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

Euronews

Hungary's PM says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen

Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.

Euronews

FTSE 100 edges down despite hopes of end to Russia-Ukraine war

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The Independent UK

Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump's deadline for Russia arrives

Ukrainian soldiers are expressing little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline arrives for the Kremlin to stop the killing

Barchart

Crude Prices Pressured on Possible End to Russian-Ukraine War

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -0.30 (-0.47%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.014 (-0.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices dropped to 2-month lows today after Bloomberg News reported that the US and Russia are looking to reach a deal on ending the war...

Barchart

Stocks Rally on Positive Earnings and Hopes for an End to Russia-Ukraine War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.70%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.54%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga

Oil Prices Crash As US-Russia Push Ukraine War Truce, Nasdaq 100 Nears Record

U.S. and Russian negotiators are racing to finalize a potential agreement that would freeze the war in Ukraine and lock in Moscow's control over key territories, setting the stage for a possible Trump-Putin summit as early as next week.

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Al Jazeera

China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war

Xi Jinping expresses support for ‘long-term’ solution to Ukraine conflict during call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

International Business Times

Putin Taps Key Allies Ahead Of Trump Summit, Sanctions Deadline

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a likely summit with Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK

‘Freeze’ in Ukraine war may be close, says Tusk, as US and Russia plan talks

Polish PM makes remarks after speaking with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid White House efforts to end the conflict

Latin Times

Trump And Putin Reportedly Working On a Deal Locking In Russia's Territorial Gains In Ukraine

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are reportedly working on a deal that would lock in Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine, according to a new report

Evening Standard

JD Vance meets with David Lammy in Sevenoaks after Keir Starmer condemns Israel's plan to take over Gaza city

The Foreign Secretary said the pair would discuss the ‘developing situation in Gaza’ and the war in Ukraine

Euronews

At least three injured after overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy

The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions.

Benzinga

Putin-Trump Meeting Could Happen In Hungary—Xi Jinping Backs US-Russia Dialogue: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly inclined towards Hungary as the venue for his tentative meeting with President Donald Trump.

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