Trump has suggested Ukraine swap land with Russia – but that’s illegal The president says a land swap would be ‘to the betterment of both’ sides The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Trump suggests both Ukraine and Russia will have to give up land for peace IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Fact-checking Russian claims that Ukraine is stalling a planned prisoner swap A war of narratives has erupted between Moscow and Kyiv over the implementation of a prisoner exchange agreed in late July. Euronews · Aug 12, 2025
Trump To Judge Putin 'In The First Two Minutes' — Will Walk Out If No Fair Deal: 'That'll Be The End' President Donald Trump signaled his expectations for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was prepared to walk away if a deal could not be reached. Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025
Trump says he will discuss ‘land swapping’ with Putin at Ukraine war summit The US President has previously criticised Zelensky for refusing to give occupied land to Moscow as part of a peace deal The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Will Trump's Ukraine Map Redraw New Borders for Peace? Diplomacy Sparks Summit Benefits Zelenskyy and Europe resist ceding land. Talks risk reshaping borders, with £2.3bn diplomatic push at stake. Will Ukraine's voice be heard International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025
Zelensky warns Trump not to trust Putin ahead of crunch Ukraine and Russia talks Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Donald Trump not to trust Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of their bilateral summit in Alaska this Friday (15 August). The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
EU says Ukraine must 'decide its own future' ahead of Trump-Putin summit EU leaders declared Tuesday that Ukraine has the right to choose its own destiny, just three days before US President Donald Trump meets Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2025
Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants peace deal with Ukraine in their meeting Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement. Euronews · Aug 12, 2025
Europe frozen out as US and Russia prepare for Alaska talks Until Europe can defend itself, it's not likely to be invited to a great power dialogue, experts have told Euronews. Euronews · Aug 12, 2025
Zelenskyy says Putin readying for ‘new offensive’ in Ukraine, not ceasefire Russian President Putin ‘is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war’ in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia preparing for fresh offensives not a ceasefire, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president says Moscow moving its troops for new operations as he attempts to shore up international support ahead of Trump-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,266 The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025
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
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 Mapped: Russian-held Ukrainian territory Zelensky could be ‘prepared to cede’ under peace deal Volodymyr Zelensky is reported to have said Ukrainian territory seized by Russia could be ceded as part of peace deal
We Got This Covered · Aug 11, 2025 ‘Putin only acts under pressure’: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz forces Donald Trump’s hand ahead of Ukraine summit Europe is finally stepping in.
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’.
Barchart · Aug 11, 2025 Dollar Moves Higher Ahead of US CPI Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.36% to a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher Monday as EUR/USD retreated after comments from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy dampened optimism of any quick resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war when he rejected any talk of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. Also,...
The Conversation · 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 Independent UK · 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 Guardian - 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
International Business Times · 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.
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025 Donald Trump says he will ‘try to get some territory back for Ukraine’ ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin Ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, the US President said there will be ‘some swapping, some changes to land’
Euronews · Aug 11, 2025 EU calls for 'transatlantic unity' ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday.
Euronews · Aug 11, 2025 Zelenskyy tries to warn Trump not to trust Putin ahead of Alaska meeting It took Ukraine’s president time and effort to not only repair his diplomatic relations with the Trump administration, but also to prove that no one wants the end of Russia’s all-out war more than Ukraine does. Can he now convince Trump not to trust Putin?