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The Guardian view on Trump and Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves better than ‘better than we feared’

Editorial: In Washington, European leaders helped steer the US president away from his embrace of Vladimir Putin’s talking points. But for how long?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

UK to offer troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and ports in Pentagon talks

Officials say UK not prepared to deploy troops to frontline with Russia as head of armed forces prepares to meet US counterparts in Washington

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

War-torn Ukraine’s Zelensky reacts as Trump calls DC ‘the most unsafe place anywhere’

The president of war-torn Ukraine looked shocked when Donald Trump described Washington DC as “the most unsafe place anywhere” during a meeting at the White House.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Transatlantic unity at the White House disguises lack of progress towards just peace for Ukraine

At a high-stakes meeting at the White House on August 18, the US president, Donald Trump, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, tried to hammer out the broad contours of a potential peace agreement with Russia. The tone of their encounter was in marked contrast to their last joint press…

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025

European shares hit six-month high on Ukraine peace deal hopes; grocery price inflation in Great Britain eases to 5%, survey shows – as it happened

Defence stocks fall as de-escalation could reduce need for military assets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Zelensky-Putin peace talks on the table after Washington summit

Ukrainian and Russian presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What last night’s meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe means for the war in Ukraine

In today’s newsletter: The Ukrainian president and fellow continental leaders descended on the White House to squeeze support from the US – did they get it?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Starmer: ‘Real sense of unity’ at Trump-Zelensky summit

Keir Starmer described Monday’s (18 August) meeting in Washington between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and key European leaders as “good and constructive,” highlighting a unified approach to Ukraine’s security and steps toward further negotiations with Russia.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Brazil's Top Court Rules US Laws Do Not Apply To Its Territory

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that foreign legislation did not have jurisdiction in its country, after the United States used a law to sanction a judge on the court.

International Business Times · Aug 19, 2025

Putin and Zelensky to meet, Donald Trump says following European leaders summit

The US president has hosted several European leaders in Washington to discuss a pathway to ending the fighting in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025