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Facebook Tweet Email Link Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to make “some compromise” on his demand that a ceasefire takes place before any talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin – as long as some security guarantees for Ukraine are established. His comments come as Moscow openly contradicts the White House narrative that plans for a bilateral meeting …

For six months Donald Trump has been calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine. His position abruptly changed after his summit last week with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The US now supports a final settlement of the war first, which is Russia’s negotiating position. What changed? And where does Trump’s latest flip-flop leave prospects for an end to the fighting? How …

If you’re confused about the aims, conduct and outcome of the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, you’re probably not alone. As summits go, the meeting broke with many conventions of diplomacy: It was last-minute, it appeared to ignore longstanding protocol and accounts of what happened …

Rubio says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire possible, but not close  Politico Rubio shoots down report that Trump backs Putin’s plan for Russia to control Ukraine’s Donbas region  Fox News Trump-Putin talks produced enough movement to justify Ukraine meeting, Rubio says  Reuters Full transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 17, 2025  CBS News Rubio says peace agreement “a long …

Paul Adams BBC Diplomatic Correspondent Getty Images Zelensky and Trump will meet on Monday No deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome. But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an immediate ceasefire, which he said beforehand he wanted, will have …

Russian state media and Kremlin officials are gloating about the warm reception Vladimir Putin received after landing on U.S. soil for the first time in a decade to meet with President Donald Trump on Friday. Trump’s red-carpet rollout, excited clapping, friendly handshakes, and joint ride in “The Beast” limousine are being cited as proof by Putin allies that the Russian …

President Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. On his flight to Alaska, Trump said his top priority was a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. After meeting with Putin, Trump said a ceasefire was not essential, and it was better to seek a permanent peace agreement. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide …

Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin  The New York Times Why is Zelenskyy bringing a posse of European leaders to the US for peace talks?  Sky News Europe is sending heavy hitters to Washington alongside Ukraine’s president to bolster Kyiv  Politico Zelenskyy outlines peace demands before high-stakes White House meeting with Trump  Fox News EU’s von der Leyen to …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia refusing to accept a ceasefire was complicating efforts to end Moscow’s more than three-year-long conflict, after a summit between the US and Russian presidents yielded no deal on ending the war: “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” …

Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions  The New York Times After Putin Summit, Trump Backs Plan to Cede Land in Ukraine: Live Updates  The New York Times Zelenskyy outlines peace demands before high-stakes White House meeting with Trump  Fox News Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war after summit with Putin  The Washington Post Trump to meet Zelensky …