Polish government: Ukraine must retain path to EU, NATO membership
Ukraine must be free to decide its own future, including its territorial integrity and the prospect of joining the EU and NATO in the future.
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17 August 2025
Putin's rhetoric on Ukraine war unchanged – ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin did not change his rhetoric regarding the war in Ukraine following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday
16 August 2025
'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to meet on Aug 17 – The Guardian
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the "Coalition of the Willing" leaders will meet online on Sunday, August 17.
US expert: Alaska meeting was theater, not capitulation
Seeing the war criminal Vladimir Putin on the red carpet in the United States was a painful sight, but the meeting served as a step for President Donald Trump to test whether peace could be achieved on Ukraine's terms.
Ukraine's foreign minister holds talks with counterparts from Poland, Norway
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held phone calls with his Norwegian and Polish counterparts, discussing security guarantees for Ukraine and international efforts to advance the peace process.
Starmer: Trump's efforts have brought peace in Ukraine closer than ever
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, has stated that Trump's leadership in seeking "an end to the killing" deserves recognition.
Image of US soldiers kneeling before Putin leaves a stain on America – British expert
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin produced no tangible results but demonstrated that the Trump administration is bringing the Kremlin chief out of isolation.
Trump, Putin only care about joint business – German expert
U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin share common economic interests, particularly in exploiting natural resources from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, while the fate of Ukrainians does not concern them.
Peace no closer, EU and partners must go their own way – MEP
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a German MEP and chair of the European Parliament's Defense and Security Committee, said after the Alaska summit that peace has not come any closer and that Europe, together with its partners, must pursue its own path.
Macron announces upcoming meeting of Coalition of the Willing
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new meeting of the Coalition of the Willing to be held in the near future.
Summit in Alaska was meant to be historic, but it turned out as always – diplomat
The summit in Alaska fell short of expectations. Although U.S. President Donald Trump regards it as proof that the leaders of both countries are capable of negotiating, in reality, no agreements were reached.
Lasting peace must be achieved, not just another pause between invasions – Zelensky
Following a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky further coordinated positions with European partners.
EU working closely with Ukraine and US to achieve peace — von der Leyen
The European Union is in close contact with the U.S. administration and Ukrainian government to achieve a just peace.
Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees – European leaders
European leaders welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to achieve peace and reaffirmed the need for “ironclad security guarantees” for Ukraine.
Trump says best way to end war is through a peace agreement
Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin and phone call with NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump said that "it was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement".
Senator Graham: War could end before Christmas if Trump, Zelensky, and Putin meet
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said that the war in Ukraine could end before Christmas—if a trilateral meeting takes place between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky and Trump planning to meet in Washington on August 18
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has supported a proposal for a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. The specifics of the negotiations are expected to be discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Washington on August 18.
Lithuania, Czechia doubt Putin's willingness to pursue real peace after Alaska summit
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene commented on the outcome of the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, expressing skepticism about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war.
Trump holds phone call with Zelensky after Alaska meeting with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump says he 'largely' agreed with Putin on 'land swaps'
U.S. President Donald Trump says he agreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in talks in Alaska that the Ukraine war will end with "land swaps" and some type of security guarantee from the U.S.
Putin after meeting with Trump: Ukraine's security must be guaranteed
Russia agrees that Ukraine should receive guarantees for its future security once the fighting ends.
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want him to join their possible meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that both Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky want him to take part in a potential future meeting to discuss paths toward peace.
Trump says peace deal depends on Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a potential agreement to end the war allegedly depends on President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Expanded U.S.-Russia talks canceled
The expanded-format talks between U.S. and Russian delegations in Alaska were canceled, officially bringing the leaders' summit to a close.
Trump calls meeting with Putin 'productive,' plans to call Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump said his talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin were "very productive" and allowed progress on most of the issues discussed.
15 August 2025
Trump and Putin begin bilateral meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has begun a bilateral meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Rubio and Witkoff to attend Trump–Putin meeting – White House
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will attend the bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sybiha and Lammy discuss path to just peace and increased aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy held a meaningful discussion focused on securing a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Trump says he wants to achieve immediate ceasefire at summit in Anchorage
U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome.
OSCE Secretariat reluctant to use term “Russian aggression against Ukraine,” says Ukraine’s envoy Vitrenko
The OSCE Secretariat is trying to avoid showing the real nature of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and is very shy about using the term “Russian aggression against Ukraine.”