Representatives of the "coalition of the willing" discussed security guarantees for Ukraine. Leaders reaffirmed the need for continued support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.
Donald Trump stated that European countries will send troops to ensure peace in Ukraine. He did not announce the participation of American troops in this mission.
US President Donald Trump believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should be flexible in negotiations. Trump also hopes for good behavior from Putin.
The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is assessed as positive, having launched a negotiation process involving Putin. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that everything now depends on the Russian dictator.
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.
Israel is studying Hamas's proposal for a 60-day truce and hostage exchange. However, fighting continues in Gaza, complicating the achievement of a final agreement.
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.
The European Council is holding a video conference to discuss the latest high-level meetings on Ukraine. The EU, together with the US, seeks to achieve a lasting peace that will protect the security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
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."
US summer housing sales showed the slowest growth rate in 10 years. The average home was on the market for 43 days, and the number of terminated deals reached its highest level since 2017.
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.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of negotiations in Washington with US and European leaders. Ukraine is working on the specific content of security guarantees.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the need to provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to Article Five of the NATO charter. This was discussed in Washington during a meeting with the US President and EU leaders.
President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in Washington. He emphasized the importance of prisoner exchange according to the "all for all" formula.
