Matt Gaetz has the solution for the Ukraine War: Make Russia part of NATO ‘The idea has been floated by foreign policy thinkers on the right and left for some time,’ former Republican congressman says The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
What security guarantees might Ukraine get in return for a peace deal? As western leaders meet, questions remain about the steps they could take to prevent any future Russian aggression The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Putin hopes to meet with Zelensky one-on-one. Trump insists the meeting needs to involve him The meeting could happen as soon as within the next two weeks The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Russia launches fresh drone assault on Ukraine amid peace talks IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
European leaders behave like supplicants to an almighty Trump. Putin just sees him as a protege Nato’s Trump-whispering has been vital for Ukraine – but the White House and the Kremlin have their own special channel, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Trump blames Ukraine for ‘taking on nation 10 times your size’ despite Russia being the one that invaded Russia invaded its sovereign, democratic neighbor in February 2022, sparking the drawn-out war that Trump is now trying to end The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
UK preparing to send troops to Ukraine as part of ‘reassurance force’ if peace deal is struck It comes after Donald Trump said he had spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to begin planning a meeting between the Russian leader and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
‘Coalition of the Willing’ explained as UK among 31 countries aiming to defend Ukraine peace deal Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with spoken the UK’s allies on Tuesday in a meeting aimed at securings Ukraine’s security The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
What is the coalition of the willing? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with the UK’s allies in the so-called coalition of the willing on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Trump says it will be ‘rough situation’ if Putin does not agree peace plan US President Donald Trump suggested American aircraft could help European nations police a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Voices: First ladies are leading the way in writing wrongs COMMENT: In the era of the political soundbite, ‘letter diplomacy’ is back, thanks to Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, whose handwritten missives are having an impact on the Ukraine peace process – and on more than just their intended recipients, says Michael Day The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Macron calls Putin a 'predator' while backing new push for Ukraine peace talks French President Emmanuel Macron, in Washington for talks on long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, said France and Britain would hold a meeting on Tuesday with Kyiv's allies. But he warned against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called "an ogre at our gates". Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2025
‘Close it’: Trump casts himself as lone final arbiter if Putin, Zelenskyy near peace pact - Roll Call President Trump and NATO's top official have made clear the fate of Ukraine-Russia peace talks rest with Zelenskyy and Putin. Roll Call · Aug 19, 2025
Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain. Euronews · Aug 19, 2025
International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025 Trump Zelensky Meeting: Did 11 'Thank-Yous' Signal Ukraine's Boldest Power Play Yet? Trump and Zelensky met in the Oval Office with European leaders, discussing security guarantees, abducted children, and trilateral talks with Putin.
Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025 How Trump falsely claims US is the ‘only country’ that uses mail-in voting Trump opposes postal voting, claiming inaccuracies, but many countries use the system.
Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025 Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region? Russia seeks Donbas for strategic, economic, and symbolic purposes, but experts say Moscow’s claims are dubious.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Russia pounds Ukraine with largest aerial bombardment in a month hours after Trump-Zelensky meeting Moscow launched more than 280 drones and missiles at central Ukraine in its latest attack
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees US president suggests he may be willing to provide air power to help enforce potential peace deal with Putin
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 First Thing: Trump pushes for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting European leaders urge US security guarantees, but Moscow is yet to confirm meeting. Plus, Eva Victory on Sorry, Baby
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Dressed for diplomacy: Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday.
We Got This Covered · Aug 19, 2025 ‘They asked me for my license plate’: Confused Donald Trump insists bringing your license plate to the voting booth is mandatory Hey, big guy. Sun's gettin' real low...
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 The key takeaways from Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting But despite a cordial atmosphere, no concrete steps towards a peace deal were implemented
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Top Air Force general to resign because Pete Hegseth wants to take Pentagon in ‘different direction’ Gen. David Allvin asked to retire as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ‘wanted to go in another direction,’ according to report
Barchart · Aug 19, 2025 Stock Index Futures Muted as Focus Turns to Retail Earnings, U.S. Housing Data Awaited September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.08% this morning as earnings from the nation’s retail heavyweights kicked off, shifting the focus to the strength of the American consumer.