Ukrainians gathered near the US Embassy in Kyiv. The protest took place on the eve of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
SpaceX has accumulated nearly $5. 4 billion in tax losses, avoiding federal income tax. The company uses tax benefits, including loss carryforwards, made possible by changes in tax legislation in 2017.
US President Donald Trump flew to Anchorage, Alaska, to meet with Vladimir Putin on August 15. The talks were initiated by Putin; no documents will be signed.
A US official said that "all options remain on the table" during Donald Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This includes the possibility that Trump will walk out of the meeting if he does not believe Putin is serious about reaching a deal.
French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before the Trump-Putin summit. The leaders agreed to meet after the events in Alaska, without specific dates.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated his readiness to deploy British troops in Ukraine after a ceasefire. This comes ahead of a meeting between the US and Russian presidents, which could pave the way for a peaceful settlement.
The White House has released the full list of the US delegation accompanying Donald Trump to the summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting will take place in Anchorage, without the signing of documents.
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.
US President Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Details of the meeting are being coordinated, no documents are planned to be signed.
The head of the Russian General Staff prepared a map of Donetsk region with non-existent "paths of sabotage and reconnaissance group advancement. " This is intended to create the impression of "control" over the front and alleged readiness for a rapid offensive.
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.
