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Ukraine/Russia

Putin's proposal to end Ukraine war includes land transfers, easing sanctions and more, sources say

Zelenskiy to travel to Washington on Monday to discuss possible settlement with Trump

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky ahead of Trump meeting

The US president will meet Ukraine's president in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

BBC News - Top Stories - 26 minutes ago

Trump wants to hold trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelensky on Aug 22: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to hold a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts as early as Aug. 22, the Axios news site reported Saturday.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 38 minutes ago

Trump-Putin meeting provides 'new momentum' to end Russia-Ukraine war: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks in Alaska have given "new momentum" to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 46 minutes ago

Starmer to meet European leaders for 'coalition of the willing' talks on Ukraine

The 'coalition of the willing' has the aim of bringing countries together to protect a peace deal in Ukraine.

Sky News - Politics - 56 minutes ago

Mel's peace plea - Melania pens intimate letter to Putin demanding an end to Russia's war in Ukraine — and has it hand delivered by prez

The "peace letter" focused on the war's detrimental impact on children caught in the crosshairs.

New York Post - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago

Trump wants summit with Putin and Zelensky next Friday – media

The US president plans a summit with Putin and Zelensky if his Oval Office meeting with the Ukrainian leader goes well

Russia Today - World - 1 hour ago

Russia throws support behind the beleaguered president, saying it won't "remain unresponsive" to unrest.

Russia's foreign ministry shores up the beleaguered president, saying it won't 'remain unresponsive' to Serbia's protests.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Putin's bold proposal for Ukraine gets Trump's nod after Alaska summit

President Donald Trump supports Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for Moscow to take full control of the Donbas and freeze the front lines elsewhere for a deal with Ukraine.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia's invasion of Ukraine must not be rewarded, says Albanese after Trump-Putin summit

Anthony Albanese urged Donald Trump to maintain an even hand when dealing with Russia.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump's ceasefire pivot will cause dismay in Kyiv and Europe -- The US president demanded a ceasefire before he met Putin. His change of mind flies in the face of what Europe and Ukraine want.

The US president demanded a ceasefire before he met Putin. His change of mind flies in the face of what Europe and Ukraine want.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Putin 'demands key regions of Ukraine in exchange for peace'

Details of the Russian president's demands have emerged following the summit in Alaska - as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to fly to Washington DC to see Donald Trump for the next stage of talks.

Sky News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Trump Floats Alternative After Failing To Secure Russia-Ukraine Deal: 'Lives Will Be Saved'

The president claimed Saturday morning that another deal is in the works.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,270

Here are the key events on day 1,270 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit

Washington — Donald Trump on Saturday dropped his push for a ceasefire in Ukraine in favor of pursuing a full peace accord -- a major shift announced hours after his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin yielded no clear breakthrough.

Manila Times - World - 4 hours ago

'Troubling' concerns for Ukraine after summit

Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn said that the "clear winner" in Alaska was Vladimir Putin, who used the summit as a "propaganda bonanza".

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire -- President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

No deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine after Trump rolls out red carpet for Putin

President Trump, who for years has balked at American support for Ukraine, has pledged to bring an end to the war. But no deal was reached after he spoke with the Russian leader for nearly three hours Friday.

Boston Globe - Politics - 6 hours ago

Melania Trump Urges Putin to Protect Children in Letter Amid Push for Ukraine Peace Deal

Melania Trump sent a letter Vladimir Putin, appealing to him to safeguard the innocence of children as her husband continues negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

In photos: Trump and Putin meet to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire deal at Alaska summit -- Gallery

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet at a Cold War-era air force base in Alaska on Friday to discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine that the U.S. sees as a possible way to end the deadliest war in Europe since World War Two.

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Trump tells Zelensky that Putin demands more control of Ukraine, urges Kyiv to make a deal

‘Russia is a very big power,’ emphasized U.S. President ahead of Zelensky’s Washington visit on Monday

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Is Zelensky risking another White House ambush when he meets Trump?

Trump’s problem with Zelensky is personal but, as World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley explains, he may finally understand that Ukraine cannot be handed to Putin

Independent UK - World - 10 hours ago

Trump sides with Putin on ceasefire in Ukraine -- President Trump reversed course Saturday, saying he is no longer seeking an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine, but now agrees with Russian President Vladimir Putin that pursuing a peace deal is the best way to end the war. Taurean Small reports.

President Trump reversed course Saturday, saying he is no longer seeking an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine, but now agrees with Russian President Vladimir Putin that pursuing a peace deal is the best way to end the war. Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin: See a recap of Friday's meeting

Trump’s allies have cast the US president as a heavyweight negotiator who can find a way to bring the slaughter in Ukraine to a close.

Boston Globe - Politics - 8 hours ago

Trump reverses on need for a ceasefire before potential peace deal ending war in Ukraine

President Trump said he wants a peace deal in Ukraine, not a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Trump in Washington on Monday.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Zelensky heads to Washington under US pressure for quick Ukraine war settlement

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington on Monday, facing strong US pressure to accept a quick settlement to the war with Russia, but he is intent on safeguarding...

International The News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump and Putin Wrap up 'Very Productive' Summit but Leave with 'No Deal' to End the War in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had "very productive" talks in Alaska Friday but left without reaching a deal to end the war in Ukraine. (Aug. 16) AP

Military.com - US News - 10 hours ago

Trump tells Zelenskyy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal

Trump also said he had agreed with Putin that a peace deal should be sought without the prior ceasefire that Ukraine and its European allies, until now with US support, have demanded.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine peace talks must be based on Istanbul deal: Diplomat

Any peace negotiation with Ukraine must be based on an “Istanbul Agreement” discussed two years ago under Turkish mediation, according to Gennady...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 10 hours ago

Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize." -- Aug 15

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."

CBS News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Melania Trump urges Putin to protect children in 'peace letter' delivered at US-Russia summit

EXCLUSIVE: First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter" to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him “it is time" to protect children and future generations around the globe, Fox News Digital has learned.

Fox News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Ukraine war live: Kyiv 'pushes Russia forces 2km back' hours after Putin's new demand

Kyiv's troops say they have advanced up to 1.2 miles, repelling Russian troops on the northern Sumy front

Independent UK - Politics - 10 hours ago

Despite Trump's impatience to broker a settlement in Russia-Ukraine War, Putin presents some obstacles to peace -- David Shribman

Trump and Zelensky will meet on Monday, days after the U.S. President met with Putin to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine War

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Alaska summit 'brings us closer' to Ukraine resolution – Putin

Moscow shares Washington’s desire to end the conflict as soon as possible, the Russian president has said

Russia Today - US News - 11 hours ago

World - Analysis - Trump leaves Alaska without a Ukraine peace deal — and Putin gets a win

U.S. President Donald Trump set the bar low for the high-stakes meeting with his Russian counterpart in Alaska — and it became apparent why late Friday as things wrapped up with little more than a commitment to meet again.

CBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Putin demands Ukraine gives up Donetsk as condition for ending war

Details of the Russian president’s demands for Ukrainian territory come ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday

Independent UK - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Putin says Alaska summit 'very useful' as Trump pivots on Ukraine ceasefire - After leaving Alaska, Trump says he would prefer to "go directly to a peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine as he prepares to meet Zelensky on Monday.

After leaving Alaska, Trump says he would prefer to "go directly to a peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine as he prepares to meet Zelensky on Monday.

BBC News - US News - 11 hours ago

European Leaders Welcome Trump's Call for Trilateral Talks on Ending Ukraine War

European leaders also vow to add sanctions on Moscow until peace is secured as Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump in Washington.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

analysis - Despite Trump's impatience to broker a settlement in Russia-Ukraine War, Putin presents some obstacles to peace

Trump and Zelensky will meet on Monday, days after the U.S. President met with Putin to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine War

The Globe and Mail - World - 12 hours ago

How Trump's meeting with Putin pivoted from Ukraine cease-fire to full peace deal

WASHINGTON — President Trump made an abrupt announcement about two hours into his private, roughly three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin Friday — declaring he wanted a full peace deal in...

New York Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

Russian President says halting hostilities in Ukraine preferred right away

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia s preference for a swift cessation of hostilities in Ukraine as soon as possible. Du...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Trump: Zelenskyy and European leaders to meet with Putin after Alaska -- US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after the Alaska summit, where the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be joined by Trump and possibly by some European leaders.

US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after the Alaska summit, where the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be joined by Trump and possibly by some European leaders.

Euronews - World - 13 hours ago

Putin says that Ukraine war would not have happened if Trump won 2020 election

Russia President Vladimir Putin has suggested that he agrees with the argument that if President Donald Trump would have been president after 2020, the war in Ukraine would not have ever even begun.

One America News Network - US News - 13 hours ago

Zelensky to meet with Trump after U.S. stance shifts to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Donald Trump after the U.S. president and Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't reach a deal.

UPI - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova dies at 30, four months after her wedding

ALBAWABA - Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova tragically dies after accident.The world of beauty pageants is sad about the death of Miss Univ

Albawaba - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Dan Hoffman urges European countries to 'step up' and deter Russian attacks on Ukraine

Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman discusses the impact of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming visit to the White House on ‘Fox News Live.’

Fox News - World - 14 hours ago

What Ukraine and Russia want from the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska -- President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin - a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise." -- Aug 15

President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise."

CBS News - Politics - 14 hours ago

Zelensky warns Putin will step up attacks on Ukraine, as strongman tries to gain leverage in peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia could step up strikes on Kyiv after the Putin-Trump summit, which failed to yield a cease-fire deal, and with news of his own trip to...

New York Post - World - 14 hours ago

Russian troops make gains in Ukraine ahead of the Putin-Trump summit -- Days before the summit between leaders of Russia and the U.S. in Alaska, Moscow's forces breached Ukrainian lines in a series of infiltrations in the country's industrial heartland of Donetsk. -- Aug 15

Days before the summit between leaders of Russia and the U.S. in Alaska, Moscow's forces breached Ukrainian lines in a series of infiltrations in the country's industrial heartland of Donetsk.

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

Europeans Try To Stay On The Board After Ukraine Summit

For European leaders, the absence of a Ukraine deal at the summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has at least one upside: They have not yet been completely sidelined in a key strategic moment for the Continent's future.

International Business Times - World - 15 hours ago

Trump backs security deal for Ukraine following high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin

President Trump discussed the possibility of giving Ukraine a "mutual defense" deal similar to the promises outlined in NATO's Article 5, according to reports.

New York Post - Politics - 16 hours ago

Zelensky to meet with Trump in DC on Monday after 'no deal' reached in Putin summit

The Ukrainian president sounded broadly positive about the Trump-Putin summit, leading him to accept an invitation for a similar meeting on a peace deal.

Washington Examiner - World - 16 hours ago

Macron says pro-Zelensky 'Coalition of the Willing' will meet Sunday ahead of Ukraine leader's DC trip

WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says an anti-Russian “Coalition of the Willing” will convene Sunday ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s...

New York Post - Politics - 16 hours ago

Russia being rewarded for Ukraine invasion after Alaska talks: Latest

President tells Fox News that Alaska meeting on Russia’s war on Ukraine was ‘a 10’ despite no apparent ceasefire or details of what was agreed

Independent UK - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

US offers NATO-like security assurances to Ukraine

The starting point for the proposal was defining a collective security clause “that would allow Ukraine to benefit from the support of all its partners, including the US”, Italian president Meloni said in a statement

Euractiv - Politics - 17 hours ago

North America - Latest - | Trump shifts stance on road to Ukraine peace after meeting Putin in Alaska

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday Ukraine should agree a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not", ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

European leaders back Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting

Brussels, Belgium: European leaders on Saturday expressed support for a three way summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia s Vlad...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Ukraine Closer to Peace After Trump-Putin Summit, UK Prime Minister Starmer Says

British PM Starmer praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine.

Breitbart - Politics - 18 hours ago

Putin 'rewarded' for Ukraine invasion with Trump summit, experts warn

The summit was aimed at kickstarting a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

How Trump's move away from calls for a Ukraine ceasefire shifts him closer to Putin

Trump's reversal has sparked fears that Trump has adopted Putin's position, as analysts warned of potentially disastrous consequences.

NBC News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Zelensky must be at future peace talks, Starmer says after Trump-Putin summit

Sir Keir Starmer spoke with Nato allies after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

Trump Says No Agreement on Ending Russia's War in Ukraine as Putin Says There Was an 'Understanding' -- The leaders greeted each other on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, where officials erected a special stage...

The leaders greeted each other on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, where officials erected a special stage, with a large "Alaska 2025" sign flanked by parked fighter jets and red carpets.

Military.com - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Putin backs Trump's claim that the Ukraine war would not have happened if he'd won 2020 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes Trump's claim is true that the war in Ukraine would not have even begun if he were president instead of Joe Biden when it started.

Fox News - Politics - 19 hours ago

China eyes Trump-Putin meeting, gauges West's resolve on Ukraine

President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin, and security analysts caution that China views the talks as a test case for potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.

Fox News - World - 19 hours ago

Trump urges Zelensky to 'make a deal' after Ukraine talks with Putin

US President says ‘we didn’t get there’ after nearly three hour meeting with Russian leader in Anchorage

Evening Standard - World - 19 hours ago

'Feeding a narcissist:' Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit

Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say – although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.

Aljazeera - World - 20 hours ago

European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks

BERLIN: Several European leaders on Saturday (Aug 16) jointly pledged to continue support for Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit&nbs

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

Trump and Putin fail to agree Ukraine peace deal after 'extremely productive meeting' in Alaska

Putin portrays summit as only a starting point for talks on Ukraine and rebuilding Russia-US ties

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

Ukraine kills civilians trying to cross into Russia – senior diplomat

The documented murders are part of Kiev’s wider push to wipe out the population in the border Donetsk region, Rodion Miroshnik has said

Russia Today - World - 21 hours ago

Trump says 'best way' to end Ukraine war is to 'go directly' to peace deal, ruling out immediate cease-fire

Follow The Post’s live updates as President Trump heads to Alaska for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

New York Post - World - 21 hours ago

Russian politicians hail Trump-Putin summit as a victory for Moscow and its narrative on Ukraine war

Dmitry Medvedev says summit proved it is possible to hold talks without conditions - as Moscow has insisted - while fighting continues

Irish Times - World - 22 hours ago

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump in Washington, DC following US-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will meet with President Donald Trump following Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska.

Fox News - Politics - 22 hours ago

Trump and Putin begin summit in a push to end war in Ukraine

Follow live updates as Trump and Putin convene in Alaska to discuss what's next in the Ukraine war. Trump has pushed the countries toward a peace deal in recent months.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin end summit without Ukraine deal

Anchorage: DonaldTrumpand Vladimir Putin made no breakthrough on Ukraine at their high stakes summit on Friday, pointing to areas of agreement and rek...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine

While both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump hails meeting with Putin as 'productive' after talks over Ukraine fail to reach a breakthrough

Following the Friday meeting Trump said, "There's no deal until there's a deal."

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded... in under 2 minutes -- The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks.

The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Trump tells Fox News that Zelensky has 'got to make a deal' with Putin

Speaking on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’, Trump vowed to attend a meeting with leaders of Ukraine and Russia: ‘They both want me there, and I'll be there’

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Trump's 'quiet' stance after Alaska meeting with Putin suggests there's still 'sticking points' to Ukraine peace, officials say

The leaders' vague, post-meeting press conference demonstrated that “significant roadblocks” stand in the way of peace in Ukraine, several officials suggested Friday.

New York Post - Politics - 1 day ago

British personnel ready to arrive in Ukraine once fighting on hold – Government

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his US counterpart Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Putin echoes Trump: If he'd won in 2020 there'd be no Ukraine war

The unsubstantiated argument is one Trump has repeated many times since he decided to run again last year

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

War rages on in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet but don't announce deal

NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from the frontlines in Ukraine as the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ends without a ceasefire.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ready to act: UK plans swift deployment to Ukraine post-ceasefire

RAF jets will help police Ukraine's skies with allies if fighting ends.

NZ Herald - World - 1 day ago

Trump-Putin summit yields no deal on ending war in Ukraine

Trump and Putin spoke to reporters for a few minutes following their meeting, but neither leader took questions.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Putin tries to woo Trump at Alaska meeting, claims he wouldn't have invaded Ukraine if Biden hadn't been president

Trump subtly reminded Putin that he would not be making any business deals with Russia until the Kremlin ends its three-year war on Ukraine.

New York Post - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin share no details of talks on Ukraine after making joint statement

President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin said they reached an understanding on ending the war in Ukraine after meeting for about 2 1/2 hours in Alaska. But they offered no details on what they agreed and left without answering questions.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump calls meeting with Putin productive despite no Ukraine ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump said his nearly three-hour face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday did not result in a deal to halt Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but he...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Watch: Trump and Putin hold press conference after Ukraine talks

Watch again as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a press conference after “high stakes” talks on Ukraine in Alaska on Friday (15 August).

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Putin: 'I can confirm' Ukraine war would have never started if Trump was president

Putin spoke first at the press conference with Trump in Alaska and said the meeting between Russia and the United States was long overdue. As the war in Ukraine has raged on, Trump has consistently...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin come to 'agreements' over Ukraine but no ceasefire

Putin and Trump emerged after closed-door talks in Anchorage, Alaska, stretched almost three hours

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, but talks were 'very productive'

It will be up to Ukraine to decide on territorial swaps, says U.S. President ahead of the meeting in Alaska

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

'We didn't get there': No Ukraine ceasefire deal confirmed after Trump and Putin talks

Trump says talks went well - but more negotiations to follow.

NZ Herald - World - 1 day ago

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here's a reality check from the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin shake hands warmly in Alaska to kick off their summit on the war in Ukraine

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin kicked off their Alaska summit with a warm handshake on Friday, greeting each other like old friends b

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Warm handshake: Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes summit on Ukraine

US leader touts possible security pledges for Ukraine and ‘very severe’ impact for Russia if it spurns peace efforts

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump meets Putin in Alaska for summit on Ukraine war

"Trump wants to exhaust all options to have a peaceful end to war," the White House said Thursday. Whether those "options" are good or bad for Ukraine is key.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Zelensky Calls Javier Milei to Shore Up Support Before Trump-Putin Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Argentina's Javier Milei would "personally collaborate" so that Ukraine finds a "just peace."

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

The reality of where things stand on the Ukraine battlefield

Vladimir Putin is traveling to the US to meet with President Trump to discuss the war that experts believed would’ve ended more than three years ago.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin team trolls Ukraine by serving 'Chicken Kyiv' to Russian media

Russia has been accused of sending ‘signals’ ahead of the summit in Alaska

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Alaska governor hopes for end to Ukraine war as state prepares for historic Trump-Putin summit

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy describes his hopes for President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 'The Story.'

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US Security Guarantees for Ukraine a 'Possibility': Trump

The president says the U.S. role would not involve NATO membership, as a European-led ‘coalition of the willing’ pushes for robust safeguards in any settlement.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

FTSE eases on weak US data as Ukraine peace summit looms

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet later in Alaska.

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Ukrainian drones hit Russia on eve of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

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Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could mean for global markets

World markets are watching closely as President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska later on Friday to seal a possible ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump's meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could determine not only the trajec

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Russian media goes wild about Trump-Putin talks. The mood is different in Kyiv

Russian media is reveling in the global attention and platform garnered by the Trump-Putin summit, while the mood in Kyiv is far from upbeat.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil and Arms Ahead of Summit

Ukraine has launched strikes on a Russian oil refinery and a Caspian port used for weapon shipments from Iran, hours before a Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump-Putin summit: Ukraine faces another nervous night

War-weary but resolute Ukrainians warn against negotiating away their country in Alaska

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Mapping the land Ukraine could be told to give up

Could Ukraine have to surrender its crucial 'fortress belt' of cities that has held back Russian invaders for 11 years? Sky News looks at what a 'land for peace' deal could involve ahead of the Trump-Putin summit.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine peace, arms control in Alaska

MOSCOW: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, with Washington’s hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire deal hanging in the balance and a late proposal...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Allied troops 'ready to go' if Ukraine ceasefire reached, Healey says

John Healey dismissed suggestions that the UK’s approach to the Ukraine war is to ‘watch and wait’ as Russian and American delegations arrived in Alaska for crunch talks

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump and Putin's Arctic Chess Game Is About Far More Than Ukraine

"Better U.S.-Russian relations may enable cooperation among all Arctic nations," Mike Sfraga, former U.S. envoy to the Arctic, told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Ottawa voices its resolve for Ukraine as Trump-Putin talks underway in Alaska

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government says Canada’s support for Ukraine is resolute ahead of talks today between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine Strikes 'Important' Russian Seaport Ahead of Trump-Putin Meeting

Russian ship "Port Olya 4" loaded with drone parts and ammunition from Iran could have been hit, Ukraine's military said.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine cause akin to Second World War Allies, Starmer says before Alaska talks

The Prime Minister told veterans Volodymyr Zelensky’s war against Russia has the same values as the fight against the Axis powers.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Watch: Starmer welcomes Zelensky to Downing Street

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky to 10 Downing Street on Thursday, 14 August, a day before Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were due to meet.

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Putin envoy touches down in Alaska ahead of Russia-US summit

Presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has become the first Russian official to arrive for the “historic” event

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Starmer and Zelensky's 'strong resolve' to secure Ukraine peace

Donald Trump says he will push for a ceasefire when he meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?

For Trump-Putin summit about possible land swaps, Alaska is an appropriate venue, 158 years after it exchanged hands.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The president's path to Alaska – how Trump's positions on Ukraine shifted -- BBC Verify's Nick Beake looks at what President Trump has said and done in his search for an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to hold talks in Alaska on the future of Ukraine. BBC Verify looks at Trump's changing comments and actions on the conflict since the start of his second term in office. Produced by Aisha Sembhi. Graphics by Sally Nicholls.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Commentary: The dangers of US-Russia dealmaking without Ukraine at the table

Washington’s willingness to flag territorial concessions before talks begin hands Moscow an unearned advantage, says a former diplomat.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 2 days ago

Trump says Putin wants a deal as Kremlin says Ukraine war aims remain 'unchanged'

Russian President Vladimir Putin lavished praise on President Trump ahead of their high-stakes summit in Alaska, while Trump expressed optimism ahead of the talks.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump on Putin's ambitions to 'control' Ukraine

US President Donald Trump suggested Vladimir Putin would already have complete control of Ukraine if he wasn't in the White House, but says the Russian leader 'is not going to mess around with me'.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump believes Putin ready for peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is willing to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. Speaking ahead of his...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Oil prices rise amid US-Russia tensions, rate cut expectations

New York: Oil prices climbed by nearly 1% on Thursday following US President Donald Trump s warning of severe consequences should his talks with Russi...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 days ago

Putin commends Trump's 'sincere efforts' to end Ukraine war ahead of Alaska summit

Following a meeting Thursday with top government officials on the summit, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said in a short video released by the Kremlin that the Trump administration was making “quite energetic and sincere efforts to stop the hostilities”.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

'Putin is bluffing,' Zelenskyy says as Europe pushes for ceasefire -- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine's European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Why the US-Russia summit is already seen as a win for Putin

Presidents Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss peace in Ukraine.

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Erdoğan discusses Russia-Ukraine war with NATO chief Rutte

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war in a phone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, held at Rutte’s request....

Daily Sabah - Politics - 2 days ago

China hits back at EU over Russia sanctions

Beijing has sanctioned two Lithuanian banks, fulfilling a promise to retaliate after the bloc targeted Chinese lenders

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Geopolitical analyst H A Hellyer on Trump-Putin meeting, possible scenarios for Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be in Alaska tomorrow for a peace summit. Mr Trump is hoping to get a permanent ceasefire for the war in Ukraine. Dr H A Hellyer, a senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence, shared more about the potential outcom

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Starmer and Zelensky 'agree strong resolve' for peace ahead of talks

Sir Keir Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky for a private breakfast ahead of Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin on Friday

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump, Putin to meet for first time in six years to discuss possible Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be in Alaska tomorrow for a peace summit. Mr Trump is hoping to get a permanent ceasefire for the war in Ukraine, while the Kremlin is hinting at economic cooperation. This White House is also hoping that tomorrow's talks will lay the groundwork

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Trump offers Putin 'narrow window' to end Ukraine war and more top headlines

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Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Putin, Trump to discuss settling Ukraine conflict in talks

The two leaders meet in Alaska on Friday for their first talks since 2021 and joint press conference in seven years

Euractiv - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Putin vs. Trump? Ukraine talks could be a test of statecraft

Russia's president is going in to the high-stakes summit with little to lose and a lot to gain.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Taoiseach pledges Ireland's support for ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of Trump's Putin summit

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has pledged Ireland’s support for peace talks aimed at bringing an end t...

Irish Post - World - 2 days ago

Starmer welcomes Zelensky at No 10 ahead of Trump meeting with Putin

The Prime Minister’s meeting with the Ukrainian president comes after he said Britain stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia if necessary.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump hints at talks with Putin, Zelensky after Alaska meeting

WASHINGTON/BERLIN: US President Donald Trump has said that he is ready to hold talks with both Russian and Ukrainian counterparts — Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky — soon...

International The News - World - 3 days ago

Ukraine's big powers at big-power talks -- The purpose of the Trump-Putin summit has shifted as Ukraine shows how small countries can learn to play to their strengths.

The purpose of the Trump-Putin summit has shifted as Ukraine shows how small countries can learn to play to their strengths.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 3 days ago

A stronger Ukraine would be the only acceptable outcome of the Alaska summit -- Aurel Braun

The U.S. is still needed to bridge the time until EU militaries are ready to defend Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump Warns of 'Very Severe Consequences' If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit

Trump also wants a second meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy soon after the summit.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Zelenskyy, ahead of Trump-Putin meeting, says there is 'no sign' Russia wants to end the war

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is showing "no sign" of preparing to end the war as Trump and Putin prepare to meet in Alaska on Friday.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Russia curbs some Telegram, WhatsApp calls, citing law breaches

Russia began restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, arguing that the foreign-owned platforms are failing to share information with law enforcement...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

China sanctions two Lithuanian banks in retaliation for EU measures over Russia

ALBAWABA- China has imposed sanctions on two Lithuanian banks, barring them from conducting any transactions or cooperation with Chinese organizations a

Albawaba - Top Stories - 3 days ago

War's final act: Zelensky's dangerous play to crash Russia-US talks

With defeat looming, Zelensky gambles on chaos to derail the Putin-Trump summit

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

Putin races to grab territory in Ukraine before meeting with Trump

Battlefield reports claim Russian sabotage and reconnaisance teams have breached weak points in eastern Ukraine, advancing up to six miles past the front line in two days

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky Says US Summit In Alaska A 'Personal Victory' For Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'Who are we?' Russia aims to strip teens' Ukrainian identity. -- In Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, a battle is on over national identity. Russia wants Ukrainians to feel Russian, and teens are the front line.

In Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, a battle is on over national identity. Russia wants Ukrainians to feel Russian, and teens are the front line.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine Says Fighting 'Difficult' After Reports Of Russia's Rapid Gains

Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in "difficult" battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a narrow but important section of the front line in the country's east.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

'Trusting Trump's instincts': White House tempers expectations for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine

White House officials are describing the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting as a first step toward peace, with Trump aiming to “feel out” Putin’s intentions amid signs of possible movement from Moscow

First Post - World - 4 days ago

All eyes on the Trump-Putin summit – but the US-Russia rift runs deep

Washington’s next geopolitical plays in the post-Soviet space – from the Caucasus to Transnistria – threaten to widen the East-West divide

Russia Today - Opinion - 4 days ago

US presence in Caucasus aimed at isolating Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The primary goal of the US presence in the Caucasus is to isolate Russia and provoke countries in the region, including Azerbaijan and Armenia, to stand against Russia, Mohsen Pakaein says.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 4 days ago

Sidelined from Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine warns the world not to trust Russia

Ukraine has been left out in the cold ahead of high-profile talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Trump says he'll know 'in the first two minutes' if Ukraine peace deal is possible with Putin

President Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine through Alaska talks with Putin hits roadblock as Zelenskyy cites constitutional limits on giving up land.

Fox News - Politics - 5 days ago

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous

Authorities further restricted internet access this summer with widespread shutdowns of cellphone internet connections and adopting a law punishing users for searching for content they deem illicit.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Moscow Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine; Refineries Hit In Russia

A new round of Moscow's shelling and drone attacks killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine Sunday, authorities said, while Kyiv hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Will EU-India ties survive the latest Russia sanctions?

Experts say Brussels' sanctions are largely symbolic, while the real threat to New Delhi comes from looming US tariffs. Ironically, the EU may still stand to gain.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 6 days ago

Trump, casting himself as 'peacemaker-in-chief,' faces tests in Gaza and Ukraine

Trump’s struggle to get Russia and Ukraine to a negotiating table, let alone to secure a ceasefire, has grown into a fixation for him.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 7 days ago

World News -- Trump says he would meet Putin even if Russian leader won't meet Zelensky

Donald Trump has said he would meet Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader will not meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Independent.ie - World - 8 days ago

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India's oil options in a post-Russia world

"They're buying Russian oil, they're fueling the war machine, and if they're going to do that, then… then I'm not going to be happy," the U.S. president said.

CNBC - World - 9 days ago

Trump fears Russia 'threat to US' as Putin meeting set for next week

The US President has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25 per cent tariff over its purchases of Russian oil

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Russia weighs in on U.S.-India tariff spat, saying New Delhi can choose its own trade partners

The Kremlin commented on Tuesday that Trump's comments were "attempts to force countries to stop trade relations with Russia."

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Boy, 6, among dead in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv

Seven people were killed and around 50 people were wounded in the strikes on the Ukrainian capital

Evening Standard - World - 16 days ago

'Monster earthquake' hits Russia

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit far eastern Russia was the sixth most powerful recorded in modern history, prompting a tsunami warning across the Pacific.

Sky News - Technology - 17 days ago

Powerful Earthquake in Russia Triggers Tsunamis Across Pacific

A powerful earthquake in far eastern Russia triggered tsunami waves and warnings thousands of miles away. The quake, centered near the Kamchatka Peninsula, measured 8.8, tying the record for the 6th most powerful earthquake ever recorded.

Inside Edition - US News - 17 days ago

Russia mega earthquake triggers eruption at Klyuchevskoy volcano

Russia’s Klyuchevskoy volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula began erupting following a powerful earthquake in the Pacific on Wednesday, according to the...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 days ago

Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus 'penalty' for trade with Russia

The 25% tariff rate is modestly lower than what he imposed on India on "Liberation Day," when he announced a 26% rate on the key trading partner.

CNBC - World - 17 days ago

Is Putin Calling Trump's Bluff on Ukraine Cease-Fire?

The Kremlin's silence and renewed attacks on Ukraine suggest Russia may be disregarding President Trump's shortened deadline for a cease-fire and awaiting his next move.

OilPrice.com - World - 18 days ago

EU to suspend €1.5 billion payment to Ukraine

Brussels' move is unrelated to Kyiv’s controversial reforms of two key anti-corruption bodies last week, according to people familiar with the matter

Euractiv - Business - 18 days ago

China, India fuel Russia war machine by ignoring international sanctions: report

Report reveals China and India supporting Russia despite sanctions, with sale of explosive materials from India and Chinese drone engines powering Russian attacks.

Fox News - Business - 19 days ago

Russia ousts Germany from global top-five beer brewers – report

A surge in domestic production has helped Russia relegate Germany to sixth place in the latest industry ranking

Russia Today - Business - 24 days ago

Istanbul once again serves as scene for Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Through the mediation of Türkiye, Ukrainian and Russian delegations met once again in Istanbul to discuss conditions and expectations for peace

Daily Sabah - Politics - 24 days ago

China's oil ties with Russia and Iran are trade flashpoints, US says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dependence on Iranian and Russian oil is a key issue in upcoming trade talks.

Fox News - Business - 26 days ago

Trump threatens Russia's global trade unless Ukraine peace deal is reached soon

Trump's tariffs could hit China, India and Brazil especially hard. All three countries are top buyers of Russian fossil fuels.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 5 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago