Zelenskyy’s European ‘bodyguards’: which leaders joined Trump talks in Washington? Presidents, PMs and heads of Nato and European Commission accompany Ukraine’s leader at White House The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Starmer says allies must ‘get this right’ ahead of crunch Ukraine talks The Prime Minister is in Washington DC to lend support when Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Washington DC restaurants suffer sharp drop in diners since Trump crackdown Eating out drops by up to 31% amid federal takeover of policing that Democrats call ‘stunt’ to distract from Epstein The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025
Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees ahead of crucial White House meeting Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Euronews · Aug 18, 2025
Crimea Betrayal? Trump Tells Ukraine to Abandon Claim and Accept Russia's Control US President Donald Trump declares Crimea is 'off the table' and pressures Ukraine to yield to Russia as Zelenskyy arrives in Washington. International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025
The stakes are high as Zelenskyy and European leaders head to Washington U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025
First Thing: Trump pressures Zelenskyy before European leaders arrive in Washington US president claims Zelenskyy could end the war ‘almost immediately’, as he ruled out Ukraine becoming Nato member or regaining Crimea. Plus, Minnesota angler helps solve 60-year-old cold case The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
'No going into Nato': Trump lays out terms for Ukraine 'peace' ahead of Zelensky talks Trump posts on Truth Social: ‘A big day at the White House. Let’s see what the results will be?’ Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Oracle cuts hundreds of jobs as AI push continues More than 300 Oracle workers have lost their jobs in California and Washington, with others laid off in India. TechRadar · Aug 18, 2025
Newsom hails California redistricting package as chance to ‘fight back’ against Republican gerrymandering – as it happened Governor praises lawmakers for bill that would counter Republican effort by creating new congressional maps The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2025
Trump says Zelensky can stop war with Russia ‘almost immediately’ ahead of talks Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer will meet the US President in Washington. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘cynical’ attacks before Washington talks Ukrainian president says latest strikes have killed at least 10 people and intended to ‘humiliate diplomatic efforts’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Asia Stocks Up Before Trump-Zelensky Talks Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of talks between Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders in Washington. International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025
Soho House agrees to be taken private in $2.7bn deal; European shares dip ahead of Ukraine peace talks – as it happened Ashton Kutcher to join private members’ club’s board The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 Starmer describes Ukraine talks as ‘good and constructive’ – as it happened This blog is closed
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025 Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’ US president ramps up pressure on Ukrainian leader to accept deal with Russia ahead of talks in Washington, DC.
International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025 Zelensky, European Leaders Head To US For Talks On Peace Deal Terms US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday's talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.
Benzinga · Aug 18, 2025 Zelenskyy Heads To US For Talks With Trump, Leaders From UK, France, Germany And Italy To Join Him: Europeans Scared Of Oval Office Scene Repeat European and NATO leaders are set to join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for pivotal discussions with President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This meeting follows Zelenskyy’s exclusion from a recent summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: ‘Security guarantees’ on offer but Russia wants some too European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272
Euronews · Aug 17, 2025 European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of Washington summit European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with US President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 What’s at stake when Zelensky meets Trump at the White House with Starmer and EU allies in tow Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Washington alongside a host of European leaders in a show of solidarity with Zelensky
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Zelensky returns to Washington, this time with Europe at his side THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The stakes are higher than at that fateful Oval Office meeting in February, and Ukraine’s president is flanked by Europe’s most senior leaders to get a ‘yes’ from Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 Zelenskyy faces daunting trip to the White House – but this time he won’t be alone Dream team of European leaders will be with the Ukrainian president, seeking to show a united front when they meet Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 The Guardian view on the Alaska summit: there must be no more gifts to Vladimir Putin Editorial: As Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Washington amid talk of land swaps, European leaders must have his back