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Ukraine: Europe and the US on the Same Team Again?
After the Alaska summit, Zelensky, EU, NATO and European leaders met Trump at the White House. Trump says a Putin–Zelensky meeting is in the works, drawing mixed press reactions.
Aug. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Gives Trump a Golf Club From Wounded Ukrainian Soldier as Symbol of Peace
Preview: President Zelensky gave Donald Trump a golf club from Ukrainian soldier Kartavtsev, who lost his leg saving comrades in the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Aug. 19, 2025
Top News
OPINION: Zelensky Is a Comedian, Not a Magician
Aside from being a superb wartime leader
Aug. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Explainer: Russo or Russian or Russia?
How to call the war that Russia has launched against Ukraine.
Aug. 19, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Trump-Zelensky-European Leaders Meeting: First Impressions
Much remains unsettled, but it could have been a lot worse
Aug. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Macron Suggests Geneva Host Putin-Zelensky Summit
French President said the peace summit could be hosted by a neutral country, possibly Switzerland, adding he is pushing for Geneva.
Aug. 19, 2025
Europe
Europeans Divided Over Where to Spend Their New Military Budget Bonanza
A central question is now whether European countries will invest in developing their domestic defence industry or continue to rely heavily on US-made equipment.
Aug. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky After DC Talks: ‘Issue of Territories Will Remain Between Me and Putin’
Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet with Putin and Trump, if without preconditions, and outlines upcoming security guarantees: AFU funding, $90B US aid, and domestic drone production.
Aug. 19, 2025
UN
UN Says Record 383 Aid Workers Killed in 2024
Grim humanitarian worker casualties figure revealed on World Humanitarian Day.
Aug. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘First Movement in Years’: Rubio Hails Trump’s Peace Push, Confirms Shift in Ukraine Policy
The top US diplomat says the US is “no longer giving Ukraine weapons” - but is now selling them with European nations paying through NATO, a marked change from the previous administration’s approach
Aug. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Unprecedented Summit: Inside Trump’s Bid to End War, Zelensky’s Diplomatic Tightrope
Ukraine’s leader successfully navigates Washington summit, secures a promise of new security guarantees and a two-stage plan for direct talks with Russia, signaling a new phase of diplomatic effort.
Aug. 19, 2025
Fashion
‘You Look Fabulous!’ – Trump Compliments Zelensky on His Attire This Time
A right-wing journalist who attacked him sartorially in the White House during his last visit echoed the thoughts. “You’re wearing the same suit,” was Zelensky’s deadpan reply to the reporter.
Aug. 19, 2025
Putin
Trump Takes Putin’s Advice, Pledges To End Mail-In Voting
The US president said that “smart guy” Vladimir Putin told him the practice makes “honest” elections impossible.
Aug. 18, 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
Zelensky
A Win-Win? Zelensky’s Savvy Diplomacy in the Face of Trump’s ‘America First’
According to Andrew D’Anieri, associate director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, Zelensky “did really well.”
Aug. 18, 2025
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Expert Analysis of Trump–Zelensky Meeting
Analysts in Washington are watching closely as US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky meet for high-stakes talks, marked by both cautious optimism and underlying tension.
Aug. 18, 2025
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