Donald Trump, after talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders, announced a common decision. The best way to end the war is a peace agreement, not just a ceasefire.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakalene commented on the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. She noted that Russia continues to bomb civilians in Ukraine, and Putin expressed veiled threats to Europe.
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.
Foreign media, including The New York Times and Sky News, reacted to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The main topic of discussion was the lack of agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin announced excellent contact with Donald Trump and the achievement of an agreement. It, according to him, will help build a path to peace in Ukraine, eliminating the sources of conflict.
The United States is considering imposing sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil to force Russia to end the war in Ukraine. These measures are aimed at cutting the Kremlin's energy revenues if negotiations fail.
Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is absent from the delegation at the meeting with Putin in Alaska. His presence could be "counterproductive" due to his perception as a sympathizer of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump insists on reaching a truce at a meeting with Putin in Alaska. The talks will take place on August 15 in Anchorage, discussing issues of "Ukrainian settlement."
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.
The negotiations between Putin and Trump in Alaska, initiated by the Russian dictator, will last at least 6-7 hours. The Russian side expects the meeting to be productive, but no documents are planned to be signed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane will arrive in Anchorage at 11:00 AM local time, where he will be met by US President Donald Trump. The summit will discuss issues of Ukrainian settlement and economic cooperation.
US President Donald Trump said that meeting with Putin in Alaska is not for his health, but to save lives. He warned of severe consequences for Russia if Putin does not agree to end the war.
Donald Trump stated the possibility of providing security guarantees to Ukraine together with allies. This does not imply Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Donald Trump announced the upcoming results of his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. He also noted that the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine is possible for discussion.
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.
Natural gas prices in Europe fell to May lows. This happened amid the anticipated summit of the US and Russian presidents, which could affect the energy market.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with key ministers and security service representatives before meeting Donald Trump in Alaska. On the agenda are ending the war in Ukraine and demonstrating "historical materials" regarding the "artificiality" of the Ukrainian state.
The presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will hold talks in Alaska on Friday. The meeting was initiated by Putin, Zelensky emphasizes the impossibility of deciding Ukraine's fate without its participation.
Allies are considering several European cities for a possible meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the head of the Kremlin. The meeting location depends on the results of tomorrow's meeting in Alaska.
At the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, water supply problems for cooling six reactors have sharply increased. The IAEA warns that the situation could escalate into a crisis dangerous for Europe.
President Zelenskyy announced the coordination of further steps and close cooperation with partners. He called for financing drone production and joining the PURL tool for purchasing American weapons.
Russia seeks to discuss the reduction of NATO troop presence in Europe at the Alaska summit. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia wants to include this topic in negotiations regarding the future of the war in Ukraine.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, stated the unity of the USA, Europe, and Ukraine on the principle of the impossibility of making decisions without Ukraine's participation. He emphasized that Russia will no longer be able to ignore Ukraine in the negotiation process.
After talks with European and US leaders, President Zelenskyy expressed hope for a swift end to the war. He thanked the German Chancellor for organizing the meeting and announced the agreement on five common principles.
French President Emmanuel Macron supported a trilateral meeting between the presidents of the USA, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation. The meeting is to take place in Europe, in a neutral country, provided Ukraine participates in the discussion of its territory.
Donald Trump announced his administration's mission to restore peace in Europe, emphasizing the importance of a strong Air Force and Army. This message came amid the announced meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the strengthening of common positions of Europe, the USA, and NATO regarding support for Ukraine. They seek a just and lasting peace.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Kyiv is ready to discuss territorial issues with the starting position of the current front line, excluding legal recognition of Russian-occupied territories. He also emphasized the importance of reliable security guarantees for Kyiv, assuring that Donald Trump shares this view.
In July, global electric vehicle sales grew by only 21%, the lowest figure since January. The reason was the slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese market, while Europe and other regions showed significant growth.
Ukraine has 5 key demands for a war settlement, including a long-term truce before territorial exchange, reparations, and security guarantees. The return of prisoners and children is also a priority.
