Trump's one-on-one meetings with Putin during his first term were clouded with mystery. With only a translator inside the room, it was often unclear what exactly was discussed. Aides had a difficult time ascertaining if the two reached any agreements. After one such meeting, in Germany, T
US President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of "very severe consequences" if Russia doesn't agree to stop the war with Ukraine after their meeting in Alaska on August 15.
Ukrainian President Zelensky ruled out withdrawing troops from Donbass, rejecting any land swap with Russia. He warned ceding territory would enable future aggression, responding to US President Trump's comments on a possible peace deal involving concessions, RT reported.
The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Zelensky to a summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky rejected Russia's territorial demands, while UK and European officials pledged continued support for Ukraine's peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected US President Trump's suggestion of a territory swap with Russia, vowing not to cede any land under Russian control. He accused Putin of seeking to legitimize occupied regions in exchange for a war pause, RT reported.
US Senator Lindsey Graham urged India to use its influence with Russia to help end the Ukraine war, noting India's oil purchases from Moscow fund the conflict. He expressed hope PM Modi pressed Putin in their recent call for a just and lasting resolution.
In an interview with ANI, Kristensen said, "We are, of course, both critical and sceptical from a Danish perspective of the increased alignment between Russia and China."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said envoy Steve Witkoff will return from Moscow with a peace framework for the Russia-Ukraine war. He noted Russia's conditions are clearer now, and Trump could step in to help finalize a deal if both sides move closer.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned Ukraine for offering Soviet soldiers' remains in a prisoner exchange, calling it "cultural degradation bordering on savagery." He accused Ukraine of disrespecting history and Western countries of ignoring this to protect their ally.
Ukrainian President Zelensky urged Western countries to support regime change in Russia and use frozen Russian assets to counter Moscow, RT reported. He warned that without action, Russia would continue destabilizing neighbors even after the war. Moscow questioned Zelensky's legitimacy and s
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Trump has ended wars like India-Pakistan, is working to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, and is helping negotiate an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of many hostages.