‘It would be a terrible loss’: Ukrainian frontline troops sceptical of ceding land Near Dobropillia new trenches are visible, drone attacks continue and there is no sign of the fighting easing The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025
Trump who famously evaded the draft during Vietnam describes himself as a war hero: ‘‘I guess I am too’ The president made the remarks in a radio interview complaining he was not given enough credit for bombing Iran’s nuclear sites The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv’s allies urge Trump to deploy fighter jets to Romania as security guarantee Russian foreign minister suggests China should join in ensuring Ukraine’s security guarantees, Russian news agency says The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
No US troops in Ukraine, Trump says US president suggests security guarantees for Ukraine could see Washington provide air support. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025
Polar Bear Waltz: Fake Trump-Putin AI Images Shroud Ukraine Peace Effort From a fake image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin dancing in the snow with a polar bear to a fabricated photo of European leaders waiting somberly outside the Oval Office, AI-enabled disinformation has clouded the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Gabbard strips security clearance from dozens of intelligence officials Officials who worked on assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 election stripped of clearance; teen detained by Ice walking dog The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Squeeze on Putin to accept direct peace talks with Zelenskyy No confirmation from Kremlin that meeting will go ahead; Trump suggests US air power might enforce security guarantee. What we know on day 1,274 The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273 Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025
White House just watered down the only concession it can claim Trump won from Putin — Ukraine security NEWS ANALYSIS: The U.S. won’t send troops, and Russia won’t accept forces from NATO states in Ukraine, writes John Bowden. So what kind of security guarantee is it really? The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Trump shows off merch teasing third term as Zelensky visits seeking end to Ukraine war: ‘Exit through the gift shop’ The president was reaching for a ‘4 More Years’ hat to show the Ukrainian president The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Morning Mail: Netanyahu unleashes on Albanese, mining threat to Perth’s water, Trump hints at air support for Ukraine Israeli leader says prime minister has ‘abandoned’ Jewish state as relations worsen; strip mining project is threat to city supply, engineers claim The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025
Trump: The Erratic but Potentially Effective Peacemaker Can a mercurial narcissist decenter America from global policing? Reason · Aug 19, 2025
Donald Trump rules out putting US troops on ground in Ukraine as part of security guarantees US President Trump hinted American jets could help provide air support Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
We Got This Covered · Aug 19, 2025 Trump makes iron-clad promise on Ukraine troops that should last at least until his next mood swing Promises can be broken.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Vladimir Putin now has little choice but to agree to talks THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Following Volodymyr Zelensky’s skilful performance in the White House, supported by an impressive posse of European leaders, the diplomatic focus is firmly – and, for the Russian president, uncomfortably – on Moscow’s next move
Barchart · Aug 19, 2025 Dollar Recovers as Stocks Falter The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.12%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Tuesday and posted modest gains as weakness in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also garnered some support Tuesday after S&P Global Ratings affirmed its AA+ long-term rating and A-1+...
Barchart · Aug 19, 2025 Crude Prices Slip on Prospects to End the War in Ukraine September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.07 (-1.69%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0097 (-0.46%). Crude oil prices retreated on Tuesday on signs of progress in Ukraine peace talks, which could pave the way for fewer restrictions on Russian crude exports. Tuesday's stronger...
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says Major cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence in conflicts around the world without lifesaving help as clinics and shelters close
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Trump says US troops won't defend Ukraine and warns Kyiv NATO membership is 'impossible' Trump said after his meeting in Alaska last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Putin was open to the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 What could US and European security guarantees look like for Ukraine? British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with 30 international leaders to discuss the next steps for ensuring Ukraine’s security
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Kyiv residents react to Zelenskyy-Trump talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine Residents of Kyiv closely monitored meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders, as the US president hopes for talks with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 The Guardian view on Trump and Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves better than ‘better than we feared’ Editorial: In Washington, European leaders helped steer the US president away from his embrace of Vladimir Putin’s talking points. But for how long?
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU? The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement.