Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recalled the principle of "peace through strength" before the Trump-Putin meeting. He noted that on August 15, 1920, Poles stopped the Red Army near Warsaw.
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 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared in Alaska wearing a sweater with the inscription "USSR". The founder of the Russian brand called it a "compliment", as the Russian Foreign Ministry purchased these models.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia must agree to a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. He expects Putin to begin negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions after meeting with Trump.
Intel shares rose 7% after reports that the Trump administration was discussing acquiring a stake in the company. This is related to plans to revive American chip manufacturing and Intel's Ohio plant.
China has banned foreign companies from hoarding rare earth elements used in electric motors. Beijing controls exports to prevent stockpiling abroad, maintaining influence in the sector.
Elon Musk's xAI startup lost a US government contract after its Grok chatbot issued an antisemitic tirade praising Hitler. Despite this, xAI secured a $200 million deal with the Pentagon.
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.
US President Donald Trump stated that the next step in immigration control would be to identify undocumented immigrants during traffic stops. This proposal came after Trump temporarily took control of the Washington police department.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 4500/USD, which is a strengthening of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.44/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.37/PLN.
Oil prices rose to a new weekly high. This happened after Trump's threats to Russia and strong economic data from Japan.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the start of construction of a new settlement, which is intended to divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem. This step, he said, will block the creation of a Palestinian state.
A pro-Ukrainian rally is underway in downtown Anchorage on the eve of the Trump-Putin meeting. Participants of the action demand to draw attention to Russian war crimes and the protection of Ukrainian children.
A plane carrying Kremlin pool journalists landed in Anchorage, Alaska. They will cover the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where they will discuss the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations.
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.
Most Americans express doubts about Trump's ability to make effective decisions regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. Only 73% of Republicans trust him on this issue.
The EU Representative in Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, emphasized that decisions about Ukraine's future must be made with its participation and with security guarantees from allies. She also noted that Russia continues to attack civilians, despite hopes for a ceasefire.
Ukraine and its international partners insist that no decisions regarding a peaceful settlement can be made without Ukraine's participation. Negotiations will only make sense after a sustainable ceasefire is achieved, as Russia seeks a pause for regrouping.
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15, 2025, at Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska. The purpose of the talks is to find a diplomatic solution to the war.
Donald Trump stated that if he had not been the US president, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would have seized all of Ukraine. However, Trump emphasized that Putin "would not mess with him."
US President Donald Trump hopes for a successful meeting with Putin. He believes that a second meeting involving Putin, Zelenskyy, and Trump will be more important.
Tomorrow, August 15, a meeting between Putin and Trump will take place. The Russian dictator plans to show the American leader “historical materials” that are supposed to convince Trump that Ukraine is allegedly an “artificial state.”
US President Donald Trump stated there is a 25% probability of his meeting with Putin failing. He is ready to impose new sanctions against Russia if the negotiations are not successful.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a comprehensive solution to ending the war in Ukraine would take longer than a meeting between Trump and Putin. To achieve peace, security guarantees and "territorial disputes" will have to be discussed.
US President Donald Trump believes that Putin is ready for a deal and plans to call Zelensky and European leaders after the meeting. He hopes that sanctions and economic incentives will influence the decision on a peace agreement.
A Russian government plane landed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage ahead of tomorrow's Putin-Trump summit. The aircraft departed from Moscow and entered US airspace.
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.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, announced that no documents are planned to be signed following the negotiations in Alaska. The summit will discuss issues "related to the Ukrainian settlement."
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.
