Zelensky: Russia shows no signs that the trilateral meeting will take place
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia shows no signs that the trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia will take place.
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Video conference of Coalition of the Willing begins
A virtual meeting of NATO and EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun as part of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
Sybiha discusses diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace for Ukraine with Latvian FM
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže held a telephone conversation on Sunday morning to coordinate steps ahead of important meetings.
German expert: Ukraine and Europe must not allow Trump to force them into a hastily prepared agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump wants a quick agreement to end the war in Ukraine and may therefore try to increase pressure on Kyiv and Europe, which must not allow a wedge to be driven between themselves and the United States.
Merz to visit Washington with Zelensky, European leaders
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, according to government spokesman Stefan Kornelius.
Ukraine to present government action plan on Monday – PM Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said that a comprehensive government action plan will be presented on Monday, Aug. 18.
Von der Leyen to travel to Washington with Zelensky
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels today before flying with him and other European leaders to the United States.
Sybiha aligns positions with Finnish FM ahead of Coalition of Willing meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a telephone conversation with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Sunday morning and coordinated positions ahead of the meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing.
Ukraine sanctions Russian defense industry, targeting AI-drone makers
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a new package of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex, targeting manufacturers of drones using artificial intelligence.
Trump wants to hold trilateral meeting with Zelensky and Putin next Friday – Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he wants to arrange a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 22.
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.
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
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'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.