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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,265

Here are the key events on day 1,265 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025

Starmer set to speak to Trump alongside European leaders ahead of Putin meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned on Monday that peace ‘must be built with Ukraine, not imposed upon it’.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Succession star Brian Cox: Cillian Murphy would make an ‘interesting’ James Bond

In an interview with Radio Times, the Succession star discussed the upcoming second series of reality competition 007: Road To A Million.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Peace cannot be ‘imposed upon’ Ukraine, Starmer says

In a phone call with Canada’s Mark Carney, the leaders agreed Ukraine’s future ‘must be one of freedom, sovereignty and self-determination’.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Trump mixes up Russia and Alaska ahead of peace talks with Putin

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The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Saved from militants, Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital

The Malian military government has returned home the first batch of the manuscripts of Timbuktu, dating back to the 13th century, that were spirited out of their fabled northern city when it was occupied by al-Qaida-linked militants more than a decade ago

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven

A hastily arranged summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set for Aug. 15, 2025, in Alaska, where the two leaders will discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not attend, barring a last-minute change. The Conversation’s politics editor Naomi…

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025

Trump’s prediction about Zelensky-less Ukraine summit with Putin in Alaska: ‘I’ll know in the first two minutes’

Asked how he would know, the president replied: ‘Because that's what I do. I make deals’

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

The Guardian view on the Trump-Putin summit: European leaders must help Zelenskyy resist a carve-up

Editorial: Any deal made in Ukraine’s absence will carry no legitimacy. On a matter also fundamental to its own security, Europe must assert itself

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

Trump Expects 'Constructive Conversation' With Putin

US President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to have "constructive conversations" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and expressed displeasure with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for ruling out territorial concessions.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2025