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.
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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.”
Zelensky, Macron to meet after Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to hold a meeting following the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
Trump rules out NATO membership as security guarantee for Ukraine
The United States is prepared to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in coordination with other countries, but not in the form of NATO membership.
Trump plans to discuss land swap with Putin, but says decision is for Ukraine to make
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the issue of a land swap is on the agenda for his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, in the context of resolving Russia's war against Ukraine.
White House announces delegation for Alaska talks with Russia – Reuters
The White House has released the full list of members of the U.S. delegation traveling to Alaska for a meeting with Russian representatives.
Britain ready to send troops to Ukraine if ceasefire is reached — Healey
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has said that the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "could be the first step" towards peace, and assured that the UK is prepared to send troops to Ukraine immediately following a ceasefire agreement.
Putin will try to put wedge between US and Europe, says Czech expert
Russia will try to use the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to build closer ties with the US and at the same time create additional tension between America and Europe.
Most Americans do not trust Trump on handling Russia's war against Ukraine
A majority of U.S. citizens do not trust President Donald Trump in his approach to the war launched by Russia against Ukraine.
UN Secretary-General's office calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of Alaska summit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes high-level dialogue between two permanent members of the Security Council – the United States and Russia – but stresses the need for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
Merz hopes Putin will launch direct talks with Ukraine after Alaska meeting
European partners expect that following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will begin negotiations with Ukraine on ending the war without preconditions.
Talks with Russia can only be productive after ceasefire – MFA
The stance of Ukraine and its partners on the path to peace is principle and clear: it cannot be defined without Ukraine, and negotiations can only be productive after a ceasefire is achieved.
14 August 2025
Trump allows EU leaders to attend possible meeting with Zelensky and Putin
US President Donald Trump said he does not rule out the participation of European leaders in a possible joint meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish historian says puzzle of Russia’s peoples will fall apart, with Tatarstan, Siberia, Caucasus waiting for right moment
Force is the only way to stop Russian imperialism. Sooner or later, the modern empire that is Russia will fall apart, and this will give it the opportunity to embark on a democratic path of development.
Sybiha and Canadian foreign minister discuss increasing pressure on Russia
During a phone conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed steps to strengthen political and sanctions pressure on Russia in order to achieve a just peace.
Trump hopes to achieve halt to fighting in Ukraine during talks with Putin – Rubio
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, aiming to achieve a halt to hostilities in Ukraine, but a comprehensive solution to the war will take more time.
Ukraine’s EU accession and defense assistance: Svyrydenko speaks with Latvian PM
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko had a conversation with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, during which they discussed Ukraine’s EU accession and continued security, defense, and humanitarian support.
Turkish historian: True peace is impossible while Crimea remains under occupation
Any territorial concessions by Russia will lead to attempts to seize new territories. True peace is impossible while part of Ukraine, including Crimea, remains under occupation.
Politician: War cannot be ended in one day after summit in Alaska
Despite speculation that the war in Ukraine could end literally in one day after the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, such a scenario is unrealistic.
Zelensky and Starmer discuss expectations for meeting in Alaska and security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky informed that the key topics of his meeting in London with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer were coordination of stances ahead of the meeting in Alaska and security guarantees.
Trump’s withdrawal from peace talks would be painful but not critical for Ukraine — MP
The possible withdrawal of U.S. President Donald Trump from the peace negotiation process represents an undesirable scenario for Ukraine, but not a critical one. Kyiv retains alternative channels of support, particularly through Europe and the U.S. Congress.