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Ukraine
A Fragile Hope for Peace After Trump, Putin Hold ‘Extremely Productive’ Talks
Trump called his Alaska talks with Putin “extremely productive” – but with no deal yet and major gaps still unresolved, hopes for peace remain fragile – with the stakes still rising.
Aug. 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Prepared to Work’ – Putin Tells Trump in Joint Press Conference After Alaska Summit
The Kremlin leader claimed he was ready to end the war in Ukraine and urged closer relations between the US and Russia.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2025
Putin
Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Kicks Off
“Thank you,” the US president said in his only remark right before his in-person meeting with Putin.
Aug. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Trump, Putin Land in Alaska for Bilateral Summit, Shake Hands on Red Carpet
As Trump and Putin touch down in Alaska for their meeting later today, Trump warned that US-Russia economic ties are on the table but won’t deepen unless Moscow’s invasion ends.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Trump Just Does Not Get Putin
Trump views Ukraine as a real estate deal, not an existential war. He misunderstands Putin’s goals – and lacks the resolve to confront him or secure lasting peace.
Aug. 15, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Don’t Overestimate Russia’s Clout
Russia has less leverage and is in a worse position today than it was in Istanbul in 2022 – Why?
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Why Putin Can’t Quit
Even if Putin wanted to negotiate a peace in good faith – which does not appear to be the case – the momentum of war inside Russia portends turmoil once the soldiers come home.
Aug. 15, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Trump Must Force Unconditional Ceasefire With an Iron Fist
Excepting to entice Putin with half measures is a recipe for disaster. The only way to a just peace is to make clear exactly how weak Russia really is – with the threat of making them even weaker.
Aug. 15, 2025
‘Saving Kyiv Regime Is Not Our Plan’: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal To Limit Long-Range Strikes
Speaking to a Russian state television interviewer, Putin said Ukraine had suggested a mutual halt to long-range strikes as a step toward de-escalation.
June 29, 2026
