Putin's top diplomat warns of 'road to nowhere' in Ukraine security talks Russia’s foreign minister has warned against talks about Ukraine’s security without Russia at the table Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Where could Putin and Zelensky meet for Ukraine war summit? Russia has yet to confirm whether Putin will meet with Zelensky The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Minister unveils UK crackdown on Kyrgyz finance to ‘keep pressure on’ Putin Russian leaders are ‘sorely mistaken’ if they thought they could ‘hide’ their efforts to evade sanctions, Stephen Doughty said. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Ukraine war: what an ‘article 5-style’ security guarantee might look like Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had good cause to be optimistic following his recent White House meetings with Donald Trump and the leaders of the European “coalition of the willing”. While a concrete peace plan has yet to emerge, Trump appears to have come around to the European position that security… The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025
Russia Says Must Be Part Of Ukraine Security Guarantees Talks Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025
Russia says it must be part of international talks on Ukraine’s security Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses European diplomacy as ‘clumsy effort to sway Trump’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025
Trump ‘prepared to crush Russia’s economy if Putin turns down peace talks’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
What are the prospects of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war? Donald Trump last week dropped his call for a pause in fighting. What does this mean for Kyiv and what might happen now? The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025
Even if Trump succeeds in bringing Putin and Zelenskyy together, don’t expect wonders − their only previous face-to-face encounter ended in failure Donald Trump has raised the prospect of directs talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, in what would be the first such encounter in more than three years of war between the two countries. The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025
Trump is ready to ‘crush’ the Russian economy if Putin doesn’t meet with Zelensky, says Lindsey Graham Republican insists sanctions could become necessary to punish Kremlin leader for snubbing diplomatic discussions on ending Ukraine war The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin? Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025
Donald Trump just figured out how he’ll stay the president past his second term and it’s not good Trump may have gotten some ideas from his meeting with Zelenskyy. We Got This Covered · Aug 20, 2025
NATO defense chiefs hold virtual meeting on Ukraine security guarantees NATO defense chiefs are holding a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine's Sumy region The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine's Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia's ongoing all-out war. Euronews · Aug 20, 2025
Euronews · Aug 20, 2025 Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office? Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.
We Got This Covered · Aug 20, 2025 Donald Trump gets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize after he did something ‘no other world leader can claim’ Trump's getting nominated for what now?
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025 Afternoon Update: Israel diplomatic row deepens; Lehrmann a ‘national joke’, court told; and the agony of a software update ‘Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up or how many children you can leave hungry,’ the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, says
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 Russia launches 'massive drone strike' on Ukraine as Nato military leaders meet to discuss security guarantees One person was in the attack which caused a large fire at a fuel and energy facility, officials said
Euronews · Aug 20, 2025 US and EU to push for the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia The return of the forcefully deported Ukrainian children “is a subject at the top of all lists,” Donald Trump said, adding that the US and Europe will work together with Ukraine and the rest of the world “to hopefully bringing them home to their families".
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Asian shares retreat, tracking tech losses on Wall Street Asian shares have retreated, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other stars that have been riding the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence
Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025 Donald Trump Says He's 'At the Bottom Of The Totem Pole' With God, Links Ukraine Peace Push To Getting Into Heaven President Donald Trump surprised viewers Tuesday morning with a rare moment of candor, saying his push for peace in Ukraine is partly driven by his concern about where he stands in the afterlife.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv’s allies urge Trump to deploy fighter jets to Romania as security guarantee Russian foreign minister suggests China should join in ensuring Ukraine’s security guarantees, Russian news agency says
Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025 No US troops in Ukraine, Trump says US president suggests security guarantees for Ukraine could see Washington provide air support.
Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273 Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 White House just watered down the only concession it can claim Trump won from Putin — Ukraine security NEWS ANALYSIS: The U.S. won’t send troops, and Russia won’t accept forces from NATO states in Ukraine, writes John Bowden. So what kind of security guarantee is it really?