A senior Trump administration official said that to end the war, Ukraine would likely have to accept a peace deal largely shaped on Moscow's terms. Trump also criticized Joe Biden's approach to the war in Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed to Donald Trump for help regarding the shelling of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline by Ukrainians. Trump responded that he was "very angry" and advised Orban to talk to Slovakia.
US President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine should go on the offensive, which is a notable change in rhetoric. This comes amid a pause in peace talks.
Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden's policy on the war in Ukraine, stating that Ukraine was not allowed to attack the occupying country. He compared it to a sports team without an offense, arguing that it's impossible to win that way.
India and Russia intend to increase trade to $100 billion in five years. This is a response to trade pressure from the United States.
Actor Mark Hamill considered moving to London or Ireland after Donald Trump's re-election as US president. His wife convinced him to stay in the country, noting that he should not let Trump drive him out of his own country.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of negotiations in Washington with US and European leaders. Ukraine is working on the specific content of security guarantees.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not cede its territories to Russia, as it is impossible. This statement was made ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Dominik Hašek criticized Donald Trump for meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the American leader a traitor. The hockey player was outraged by Trump's repost about Ukraine's refusal of territories and rolling out the red carpet for Putin.
Donald Trump said he does not need advice on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war, which he calls "Joe Biden's war. " He claims to have settled six wars in six months and knows what he is doing.
President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to discuss possible peace agreement terms that were discussed between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Allies are concerned about potential territorial concessions and seek clear security guarantees for Ukraine.
Some Syrian refugees in Austria deliberately fail German language exams to avoid low-paying jobs. This allows them to continue receiving state aid, which is roughly the same as in Germany.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke about the "root causes of the war" in Ukraine and called for security guarantees for Russia. He also used talking points from Kremlin rhetoric when commenting on Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Senator Lindsey Graham predicts the end of the war in Ukraine by Christmas. This requires a trilateral meeting involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin.
A misunderstanding regarding Russia's position could become the impetus for an urgent summit between Trump and Putin.
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska brought no real progress in countering Russian aggression in Ukraine. Former German Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger called the meeting a victory for Putin.
Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he lost the election due to the imperfect US electoral system. Putin considers mail-in voting an undemocratic procedure.
The Putin-Trump summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Trump only received an invitation to Moscow, and the war in Ukraine will likely continue, writes the British publication.
The White House published a black-and-white photo of Trump and Putin with the caption "The goal is always peace. "
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin agreed to negotiations out of respect for the United States, which was absent during Joe Biden's term. The former US president claims that Putin supports his narrative that the war would not have happened if Trump had been president.
Bookmakers predict a 40% chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia this year. Details of the Trump-Putin meeting, including the duration of the handshake, are also being assessed.
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska, each with their own vision of success. Trump seeks peace in Ukraine, while Putin views the meeting itself as a victory, without making concessions.
Approximately 120,000 Ukrainian refugees in the US will begin losing humanitarian protection starting August 15. They arrived under the Uniting for Ukraine program and may now face deportation.
Today, August 15, the presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will meet at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage. The US Secret Service is providing unprecedented security for both leaders, deploying hundreds of reinforcements and special equipment.
Russian government hackers gained access to the US court records storage system, stealing confidential documents. The attackers specifically sought classified records related to espionage and other important cases.
Ashley Biden, daughter of former US President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage to plastic surgeon Howard Krein. She posted on Instagram with Beyoncé's song "Freedom" and a quote about new boundaries.
Giants Nvidia and AMD have agreed to deduct 15% of semiconductor sales in China to the US government. This is part of an agreement to obtain export licenses for the PRC market.
China wants the US to ease export controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips as part of a trade deal. This is due to restrictions affecting the development of Chinese artificial intelligence chips.
