Eastern Europe
Ukraine
How Europe Tried to Speak Trump: Inside the Carefully Orchestrated Push for Ukraine
European leaders carefully choreographed the meeting with Trump in DC on Monday to keep Ukraine on the agenda – and outmaneuver Putin’s influence.
Aug. 21, 2025
Zelensky
‘Maybe I’m Superstitious’ – Tusk Casts Doubt on Budapest for Zelensky–Putin Talks, Cites 1994 Memorandum
In 1994, Russian, British and US politicians flew to Budapest to commit to respecting Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Three decades later, they may do so again.
Aug. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Rules Out US Peacekeeping Troops in Ukraine, Offers Air Support Instead
Trump said he won’t send US troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, insisting Europe should “put people on the ground” and suggesting US support would come “especially, probably by air.”
Aug. 20, 2025
Zelensky
Did Putin Offer to Host Zelensky-Putin Talks in Moscow?
The Russian president is said to have told Trump that a future peace summit should be held in Moscow. Ukraine’s European allies disagree.
Aug. 19, 2025
Europe
Trump Brings Zelensky, EU Leaders to White House – Russia Agrees to Allow Ukraine Security Guarantees
At the White House, Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders unite – with Russia now accepting Ukraine’s push for security guarantees, as discussions turn to “war lines” and possible concessions.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025
NATO
‘No Getting Back Crimea’ – Peninsula, NATO Membership Are Off the Table, Trump Says
In one of his late-night social media rants, US President lays out his limits after talks with Putin and ahead of meetings with Zelensky and European partners.
Aug. 18, 2025
Putin
Top Democrat Slams Trump-Putin Meeting, Calling It ‘Undeserved Reward’
The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Donald Trump on Friday for meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the summit an “undeserved reward” for the Russian leader.
Aug. 16, 2025
Russia
ANALYSIS: Kremlin’s War Dogs in Alaska – Meet the Kremlin Delegation Driving Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit
As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, the Kremlin’s delegation reveals Moscow’s real agenda: sanctions deals, war financing, and propaganda – not peace. Here’s who’s at the table.
Aug. 16, 2025
US
Lobster Summit, Speedboat Spins, Pecan Pie: Putin’s US Visits Throughout Time
Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s trip to Alaska would be his eighth stint on American soil since 1999, while he enjoyed six meetings with President Trump during the latter’s first term.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Putin Smirks, Shrugs Off Question on Ukraine Civilian Killings in Alaska
During a pre-meeting photo-op with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, Putin was asked about civilian killings in Ukraine and gestured as if he didn’t understand the question.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
LIVE: Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting, Straight From Alaska
The meeting between the US and Russian heads of state had started at around 10:30 p.m. Kyiv time, which would see the two discuss the war in Ukraine and potential ties restoration – stay tuned.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
Top News
Alaska Summit in Perspective
A prominent American-Ukrainian leader and lawyer assesses the controversial Trump-Putin meeting on US territory.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
How Many Times Did Trump and Putin Meet Before Alaska? The Full Scoreboard
Over eight years, Trump and Putin met six times; their seventh meeting in Alaska comes with war in Ukraine, sanctions and global security hanging in the balance.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
‘Put Up or Shut Up’ – Trump Sets a Nice Table for Putin in Alaska: Suspended Sanctions and Rare Earths Propositions
US Treasury puts a brief hold on certain sanctions for summit with Putin in Alaska, tempts Moscow with a share of the rare minerals deal that Trump struck with Ukraine, in order to stop the invasion.
Aug. 14, 2025
Trump
Anchorage Test: Doubts Swirl Over Sincerity of Trump-Putin Rendezvous
Alaskan state senator told Kyiv Post that talks “without Ukraine at the table” are unjust. Ex-military officer warns Trump “is more interested in winning Nobel Peace Prize” than he is in making peace,
Aug. 14, 2025
Zelensky
Europe Hints at ‘Common Ground’ After Coordination Calls
Germany’s chancellor also said Kyiv needs security guarantees and a ceasefire before settlement talks, following Wednesday’s coordination call ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin meeting.
Aug. 13, 2025
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