White House weighs inviting Zelensky to Trump–Putin Alaska summit A senior administration official said a three-way meeting remains ‘absolutely’ possible Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
As the world hurtles ever closer to nuclear oblivion, where is the opposition? The puerile standoff between the US and Russia ought to alert a slumbering public to a risk that is in many ways greater than during the cold war, says Simon Tisdall, a Guardian foreign affairs commentator The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263 Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
Trump ‘considering’ invite for Zelensky to attend Alaska peace summit with Putin President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet for a summit in Alaska next Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
‘No role for Hamas’ in future Palestinian state, Marles says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025
Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit In a joint statement they said ‘meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities’. Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025
Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
Putin will meet Trump as a ‘fiscal crunch’ is about to hit Russia’s war machine “Though that may not be enough to compel Putin to seek peace, it does suggest that the walls are closing in on him.” Fortune · Aug 9, 2025
Donald Trump must not reward Vladimir Putin’s aggression Editorial: The Russian president is the obstacle to a negotiated settlement in Ukraine and to end the bloodshed he must make concessions The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
‘Former Russian America’: Ex-Trump adviser tells CNN that for Putin, Alaska is next best thing to Moscow for summit ‘If Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire here, it's agreeing to its new border with Russia, effectively,’ John Bolton says The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
The oh-so mighty President Donald Trump announces new ‘peace’ deal, says Ukraine will hand land to Vladimir Putin Another peace deal that the president brought to life, or so he says. We Got This Covered · Aug 9, 2025
Ex-Trump Adviser Bolton Says Putin Meeting Brings Back Memories of Taliban Camp David Talks John Bolton has voiced his criticism over the announcement of a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled to take place in Alaska. Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025
Bill Maher and Dr. Phil spar over the TV personality going on Trump’s ICE raids: ‘Literally separating families’ Fellow panelist and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith took issue with so-called ‘Trojan horse’ raids at Home Depot: ‘Different than what they originally advertised’ The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025 Path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine, says Europe Ukrainian and European partners to join UK foreign secretary and US vice-president at Chevening for talks
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Europe rallies behind Ukraine after defiant Zelensky rejects any peace plan that gives up land to Russia Labour foreign secretary David Lammy and US vice-president JD Vance hosted a meeting of national security advisers on Saturday, as Donald Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin next week
Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025 Lammy and Vance host national security advisers ahead of Trump-Putin summit The US president announced that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the Ukraine war.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Trump reveals where and when he will meet Putin for Ukraine peace talks The meeting between the two leaders will be the first US-Russia summit since 2021
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Zelensky warns he won’t give up land ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine will not give up land, following Donald Trump’s claim that a peace deal with Russia may involve “some swapping of territories”.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025 Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifting land to occupier’ With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the planned summit between U_S_ President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that any peace deal excluding Kyiv would lead to “dead solutions.”
International Business Times · Aug 9, 2025 Kyiv Won't Give Up Land, Says Zelensky As US-Russia Confirm Summit Ukraine won't give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2025 European leaders urge more 'pressure' on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 Trump says he will meet Putin for Ukraine peace talks Donald Trump has confirmed he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.