British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commented on the results of the meeting between European leaders and the presidents of the USA and Ukraine. He noted progress on security guarantees and the preparation of a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares denied that the country's failure to meet NATO targets was the reason for its absence from the Ukraine talks. Albares emphasized Spain's commitment as an ally and its provision of military aid to Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced intentions to strengthen the country's nuclear potential, enraged by joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He called them a "provocation to war" and a "call for rapid expansion of nuclear potential."
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China supports dialogue and negotiations as the only ways to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. This was in response to statements by Zelenskyy and Trump regarding meetings with Putin.
Chinese refineries increased purchases of Russian Urals oil, taking advantage of India's refusal of preferential batches due to Washington's increased trade tariffs. Urals exports to China almost doubled in August, while they significantly decreased to India.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposes Geneva as a neutral country for a Ukraine-Russia summit. He emphasizes the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against a hasty peace.
European allies in the White House stated that negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine are only possible with its participation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should take place within two weeks.
Russia proposed to hold a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and Russia first, and then a trilateral one with the participation of the USA. President Zelenskyy states his readiness to meet with Putin without any conditions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively assessed the meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. He showed the situation on the battlefield and discussed security guarantees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after talks, his interview for Fox News has been canceled. According to the TV channel, the head of the Ukrainian state is flying out of Washington.
The White House hopes to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy by the end of August, with the assistance of Donald Trump. The US President has already discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and is coordinating actions with Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine will not accept any deal, including territorial concessions to Russia, and insists on a ceasefire. Kyiv also rejects Putin's proposal to freeze the front line and demands full compensation for damages.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump discussed the idea of a trilateral summit involving Putin and Zelenskyy.
The White House announced the conclusion of the meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Details of the meeting were not disclosed.
The meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and European leaders at the White House has concluded. Earlier, Trump interrupted talks with Europeans for a call with Putin.
US President Donald Trump interrupted talks with Europeans to call Vladimir Putin. After this, the negotiations are to be continued.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the meeting in Washington with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European partners "good. " He emphasized the need to pressure Russia and conclude a truce before further negotiations.
Donald Trump is optimistic about a quick trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. Trump also allows himself the possibility of being "disappointed" if negotiations to end the war in Ukraine reach a dead end, for example, due to the Kremlin's positions.
The White House has released a new official photograph of the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. The photo is captioned with the phrase "In Pursuit of Peace."
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced significant progress in negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine over the past two weeks. He recalled Finland's historical experience in relations with Russia and expressed confidence in finding a solution in 2025.
President Zelenskyy called the meeting with Donald Trump constructive and concrete. He showed the American leader details of the hostilities on the map.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Donald Trump to influence Vladimir Putin to achieve a ceasefire before the next trilateral meeting. Trump replied that a ceasefire was not in his previous wars, but he would consider such an option.
French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with the leaders of the USA, Ukraine, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the head of the European Commission. Macron emphasized the importance of a strong Ukrainian army.
Trump believes that ceasefire negotiations can be resolved in a few weeks. The US leader sees a possibility of resolving the conflict, despite differences among leaders.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Russia had not shown readiness for dialogue for over three years. She emphasized that the situation has changed thanks to the courage of Ukrainians and European support, and Italy will continue to support Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that territorial issues would be discussed at a trilateral meeting involving Trump and Putin. Trump is ready to join if the parties agree.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD, reported a shock among Russian war correspondents who expected Ukraine's "capitulation" in Washington. But this did not happen and will not happen.
President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in Washington. He emphasized the importance of prisoner exchange according to the "all for all" formula.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a quick peace agreement. He stated this after negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the idea of a truce.
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the White House published a photo with a map of Ukraine from the meeting of the US and Ukrainian presidents. After that, Trump met with European leaders.
