Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss ending Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukrainian territorial integrity is non-negotiable. Later on Saturday, a US official said that Trump was 'considering' holding a trilateral meeting. Euronews · Aug 9, 2025
‘She’s the one that matters’: the growing influence of Melania on Donald Trump First lady is facing increased scrutiny as political experts suggest she is behind US president’s recent volte-faces on Gaza and Putin The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025
Russian nationalists have long demanded the return of Alaska. Now Trump has invited ICC-indicted Putin to the state The Last Frontier state was purchased from the Russians by the U.S. for a sum of $7.2 million in 1867 The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
Putin-Trump Summit: What We Know So Far US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion. International Business Times · Aug 9, 2025
Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion. Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2025
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Set For August 15 As Market Eyes Ukraine Peace Talks President Donald Trump announced on Friday on Truth Social that he will host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, marking the first meeting between sitting U.S. and Russian presidents since June 2021. Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025
Trump news at a glance: President reportedly orders military to target drug cartels; plans to meet Putin on Ukraine Directive reportedly gives Pentagon a basis to operate against cartels on foreign soil; Trump to meet Russian president in Alaska next week – key US politics stories from 8 August 2025 The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Trump flags ‘swapping of territories’ as he and Putin set a date for Alaska talks US president claims exchanges will be ‘to the betterment of both’ before announcing talks with Putin for Friday. What we know on day 1,263 The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262 Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine war The announcement comes as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Ukraine will not give up land, Zelenskyy warns ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses remarks by US president, who said end to war will involve ‘some swapping of territories’ before announcing meeting The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
‘We get a lot of bulls—thrown at us’: Trump’s Putin bromance is officially over, and Russia has 24 hours left Trump is apparently "fed up" with his former ally. We Got This Covered · Aug 8, 2025
US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Hungary's PM says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump's deadline for Russia arrives Ukrainian soldiers are expressing little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline arrives for the Kremlin to stop the killing
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 Derk Sauer obituary Media proprietor and founder of the Moscow Times who championed independent journalism in his adopted home country of Russia
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 Oil Prices Crash As US-Russia Push Ukraine War Truce, Nasdaq 100 Nears Record U.S. and Russian negotiators are racing to finalize a potential agreement that would freeze the war in Ukraine and lock in Moscow's control over key territories, setting the stage for a possible Trump-Putin summit as early as next week.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025 China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war Xi Jinping expresses support for ‘long-term’ solution to Ukraine conflict during call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025 Putin Taps Key Allies Ahead Of Trump Summit, Sanctions Deadline Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a likely summit with Donald Trump.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 ‘Freeze’ in Ukraine war may be close, says Tusk, as US and Russia plan talks Polish PM makes remarks after speaking with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amid White House efforts to end the conflict
Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025 Trump And Putin Reportedly Working On a Deal Locking In Russia's Territorial Gains In Ukraine Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are reportedly working on a deal that would lock in Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine, according to a new report
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 At least three injured after overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy The strikes came ahead of a White House imposed deadline for Moscow to show progress towards ending their invasion or face greater economic sanctions.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC With President Donald Trump suggesting a federal takeover of the nation's capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 Putin-Trump Meeting Could Happen In Hungary—Xi Jinping Backs US-Russia Dialogue: Report Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly inclined towards Hungary as the venue for his tentative meeting with President Donald Trump.