Russia-Ukraine war

Meeting with Trump ‘brings us closer’ to Ukraine resolution: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed cautious optimism that the Alaska summit brings “us closer” to resolving the Ukraine war. The Russian leader also noted that Moscow and Washington are on the same page regarding the need to end the hostilities as soon as possible.

European leaders invited to White House for Trump-Zelensky meeting

Multiple European leaders have been invited to US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Monday, a White House official has told CNN.

Russia’s refusal to declare ceasefire casts doubt on peace process: Ukraine

Russia's continued refusal to accept a ceasefire "complicates" efforts to achieve a sustainable peace agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump met to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin meeting

Several European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Kyiv and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US pushes peace over ceasefire after Alaska summit

The Ukraine war should be ended through a permanent agreement rather than a mere ceasefire, US President Donald Trump has stated, following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Zelensky says to meet Trump in Washington in coming days

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will head to Washington on Monday to discuss "ending the killing and the war" with US President Donald Trump.

Zelensky should ‘make a deal’: Trump says after meeting with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should “make the deal” to settle Kiev’s conflict with Moscow, US President Donald Trump has stated following three-hour talks in Anchorage with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, their first summit since the one in Helsinki in 2018.

Putin says talks with Trump was ‘constructive, useful’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called his talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday “constructive” and “useful”. The discussions focused largely on the Ukraine conflict.

European leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

Britain, France and Germany, co-chairs of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", have set out their position on the pathway to a ceasefire in Ukraine in a statement released after a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

Ukraine downplays Putin-Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, will not be able to decide the fate of Ukraine during their highly anticipated Alaska summit unless Kiev consents to it, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told reporters.

UN warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by their armed forces

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Tel Aviv and Moscow “on notice” that their armed forces and security personnel could be listed among parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones.

Zelensky says he would not withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine cannot withdraw its troops from Donbass, as it fears a "future offensive" from there.

European defense plants growing 3 times faster amid Russia’s war against Ukraine: FT

European defense factories are expanding at triple speed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing its analysis of satellite data.

Ukraine softens stance on land concessions: Telegraph

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could agree to concede land to Russia and the freezing of the current front lines as part of a potential conflict settlement, the Daily Telegraph has reported, citing sources. Publicly, however, he has refused to consider giving up territory.

‘No sign’ Russia preparing for ending war: Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russia is preparing to stage new offensives in Ukraine and has shown "no sign" of readiness for a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future

26 European heads of state and governments have announced in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.

Europe ‘lacks strength’ to support Ukraine: Times

Europe does not have the capability to help Ukraine in any meaningful way, whether in pushing for better negotiating terms or enforcing a future ceasefire, according to a report by The Times.

Trump says Zelensky won’t attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia negotiations should follow

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed during a press conference that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will not take part in his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for Aug. 15 in Alaska.

NATO chief concedes future peace accord may acknowledge Russian control of occupied Ukrainian land

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated Ukraine may ultimately have to accept de facto Russian control over parts of its occupied territory as part of a future peace agreement.

Ukraine’s backers reneging on military personnel pledges: Sunday Times

Members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing”, comprised of Kiev’s European backers, will not be sending troops to Ukraine despite previously floating the idea, The Sunday Times has reported, citing an anonymous source.

US VP says Ukraine peace accord not gonna make ‘anybody super happy’

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has praised President Donald Trump's "peacemaking abilitie" in an interview, though he admitted the U.S.-brokered settlement to end Russia's war against Ukraine would likely not "make anybody super happy" and may not succeed at all.

European leaders seek talks with Trump before Putin meeting: Bloomberg

European leaders are seeking to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Zelensky not invited to Putin-Trump summit in Alaska: WaPo

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been invited to attend next week’s summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in the US, the Washington Post has reported, citing an official briefed on the negotiations.

European leaders call for more ‘pressure’ on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit

European leaders announced Sunday that only "an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure" on Russia can bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

White House mulling Zelensky invite to Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an Alaskan summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official told The Hill.

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