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The European Union has officially confirmed the holding of a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on August 11, 2025. The meeting will take place before the talks between US President Donald Trump and the head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska on August 15.

Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.

The US Secret Service rented a house in Anchorage, Alaska, for a possible meeting between the US and Russian presidents. The White House did not confirm the location, but a realtor reported the rental of a six-bedroom house.

According to analysts, the Kremlin seeks to divide the US and Europe during the upcoming summit in Alaska. Russia is trying to present Ukraine and Europe as an obstacle to peace.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that territorial issues between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. Europe is preparing for a meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, hoping for Ukraine's involvement and consequences for Russia.

European leaders want to talk to Donald Trump before August 15, when he meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This comes amid tense diplomatic negotiations and the convening of an urgent meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Ukraine is working closely with the US ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting on August 15 in Alaska. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not allow Russia to deceive the US.

According to the NATO Secretary General, Trump will meet with Putin in Alaska on August 15 to test his seriousness about ending the war in Ukraine. Arms supplies to Ukraine will continue regardless of the outcome of the negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.

Washington likely confused Russia's readiness for a ceasefire with concessions. At the same time, the Kremlin does not plan to give up the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.

The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council urged caution regarding reports from foreign media outlets ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CCD, noted that this is an information confrontation where Russians are trying to create the illusion that issues can be resolved without Ukraine.

British journalist Daniel Hannan claims that Trump's meeting with the Russian dictator in Alaska is a defeat for Ukraine and Western values. According to his predictions, Putin will retain most of the captured territories, and the US will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will stay in close contact ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. The leaders discussed support for Ukraine and Trump's efforts to end the war.

The Kremlin is actively referencing Russian narratives about historical claims to Alaska ahead of the announced Trump-Putin meeting. Russian officials and media have repeatedly stated the need for Alaska to be returned to Russia.

US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15 in Alaska. The terms for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed, which CNN observer Nick Paton Walsh calls devastating for Ukraine.

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska, where US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. A final decision on inviting Zelenskyy has not yet been made, but President Trump is open to a trilateral summit.

Astrologer Vlad Ross stated that the period from August 6 to September 21 is favorable for a truce due to Mars's position in the sign of Libra. The meeting between Trump and Putin on August 15 in Alaska is considered an ideal date for agreements.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), stated that Putin continues to pretend that he can talk about Ukraine without Ukraine. He noted that this is his way of thinking, but Russia is a country of limited subjectivity.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on the diplomatic situation. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a real end to the war and reliable security foundations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal after statements regarding territories risks angering Trump, who seeks a peace agreement.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warns that a withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast would create favorable conditions for renewed Russian attacks. This also threatens the loss of the "fortress belt."

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine deserves a just peace based on international law and respect for territorial integrity. He stressed that Russia should not be rewarded for the war, and Ukraine will not give away its land.

Putin and Trump will hold a meeting in Alaska on August 15. The main topic will be the discussion of options for a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the state's readiness to host a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin head Vladimir Putin. Trump announced a meeting with Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska.

President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for real solutions for peace, but emphasized that Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier. He stressed that the answer to the territorial question is already in the Constitution of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may join the summit of US and Russian leaders on August 15 in Alaska. The White House is considering the possibility of transforming the bilateral format into a trilateral one.

Donald Trump announced a meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The Kremlin confirmed the date and location, stating that they would discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and economic interests.

The US has issued the highest level tsunami warning for the northern coast of California after a powerful earthquake near Kamchatka. Waves up to 1.4 meters are expected, and residents are urged to evacuate immediately.

An earthquake occurred in Guatemala on July 29. Its magnitude, according to various sources, ranged from 5.7 to 6, and there are currently no reports of casualties.