‘Viable chance’ of ceasefire in Ukraine thanks to Trump, says Starmer In a call with allies, the Prime Minister suggested the prospect of a truce is in sight. Evening Standard · 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 The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Zelensky makes key demand to Trump and Putin ahead of crunch peace talks Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that any peace deal discussed between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at their upcoming Alaska summit on Friday (15 August) must include Ukraine. The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s courage to be anti-Donald Trump abandons her as she realizes she has to pick her battles carefully When you live in the water, you don't pick a fight with an alligator (no matter how brain dead it appears to be). We Got This Covered · Aug 13, 2025
Don’t write off the Putin-Trump summit just yet – its outcome might confound critics Like many such confabs before it, the Aug. 15, 2025, Alaska red carpet rollout for Russian President Vladimir Putin is classic Donald Trump: A show of diplomacy as pageantry that seemingly came out of nowhere, replete with vague goals and hardened expectations about the outcome from Trump supporters and opponents… The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025
Trump warns of 'very severe consequences' for Russia if Putin does not stop war in Ukraine Ukraine’s president and European leaders held virtual talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just days before his much-anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
EU signs €500 million loan to safeguard Ukraine's energy security ahead of winter Under the agreement, Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz would be allowed to finance emergency gas purchases. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv the upper hand Exclusive: Ukraine and its allies believe European support and the threat of further sanctions give Kyiv the edge over Moscow – they just hope they have done enough to convince Donald Trump, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit? Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed Volodymyr Zelensky warns Russian leader ‘bluffing’ while Sir Keir Starmer insists there is a ‘viable’ chance of a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Zelensky, European Leaders Hope To Sway Trump Before Putin Summit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders were to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Kyiv's interests in his looming summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
Zelenskyy, European leaders to hold Trump call ahead of Putin summit German chancellor has arranged a series of meetings, beginning with European leaders and followed by a call with Trump. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least six Moscow launches strikes at multiple Ukrainian cities overnight on Wednesday, just days before Vladimir Putin is set to meet Donald Trump in Alaska for peace talks. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Elon Musk's Starlink Direct-To-Cell Passes Ukraine Test, Setting Stage For Nationwide Satellite Smartphone Coverage SpaceX‘s satellite internet service successfully tested technology that could transform mobile connectivity across war-torn Ukraine, marking a significant advancement for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s space venture. Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025 Trump alone in a room with Putin is a recipe for disaster – just look to their last meeting The two plan to meet behind closed doors Friday in Alaska to discuss ‘land swapping’. What will happen this time?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 ‘There will be severe consequences’ if Russia doesn’t agree to end war, Trump warns – Europe live US president praises ‘very good call’ with European leaders as he floats idea of meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025 Afternoon Update: national guard deployed in Washington DC; Commonwealth Bank’s record profit; and a ‘deceptively cute’ ancient whale Troops start appearing in US capital after Donald Trump took control of city’s police force
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Putin calls North Korea’s Kim to promise ‘closer contact’ ahead of Trump summit Putin hails ‘heroism’ of North Korean soldiers deployed to support the Russian army in Kursk
International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025 For Trump, Putin Summit Presents The Ultimate Test Of Dealmaking Among the constants in Donald Trump's turbulent career have been a flair for drama and a belief in his dealmaking powers.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 Wednesday briefing: How Trump and Putin might make peace in Ukraine without Zelenskyy at the table In today’s newsletter: As Russian forces make their deepest push in months and missile attacks intensify, Ukraine finds itself excluded from the very talks that could decide its fate
International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025 Trump And Putin: A Strained Relationship Donald Trump styles himself as a strongman. "I'm going to be telling him, 'You've got to end this war,'" Trump said.
Euronews · Aug 13, 2025 European leaders hope to sway Trump on Ukraine during virtual meeting US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday with Europe once more fearful its interests will be trampled on.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 Trump swallowing Putin’s lies is a bigger threat to Ukraine than bombs The Russian leader will say he wants peace as long as it serves his interests – and play on the president’s desperation to ‘make a deal’ quickly, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Euronews · Aug 13, 2025 Why Alaska? Trump and Putin to meet in strategic US site once part of Russia Alaska’s complex history and strategic location add weight to the first face-to-face talks between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin since Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025 ‘It’s a robot war’: eastern Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian glide bombs, rockets and kamikaze drones Putin has escalated strikes on Donetsk region and is likely to demand Ukraine hands it over in talks with Trump