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OPINION: Trump – You Are Selling Out to a Latter-Day Hitler

The forthcoming meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will be a repeat of the meeting between Chamberlain and Hitler.

By Roman Sheremeta

Aug. 11, 2025

Zelensky

EU Pushes for Ukraine Role in Trump-Putin Talks

European foreign ministers will discuss next steps before the talks in an extraordinary meeting on Monday, joined by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

By AFP

Aug. 11, 2025

Putin

‘He Let Putin Walk Across Red Line’ – Trump’s Russia Strategy Divides Washington

Senators Shaheen and Graham clash over Trump’s Ukraine policy, underscoring a debate on whether peace lies in tough sanctions or unconventional diplomacy.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 10, 2025

Ukraine

‘Bloody Land Grab’ or Genuine Peace? Europe Wary of Trump–Putin Meeting

Speaking to Kyiv Post, a retired US military colonel warns that a deal rewarding Russian aggression would be an “unjust temporary ceasefire” and not real peace.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 10, 2025

Putin

European Leaders Urge More ‘Pressure’ on Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

As a prerequisite to any peace settlement, Moscow demanded Kyiv pull its forces out of the regions and commit to being a neutral state, shun Western military support and be excluded from joining NATO.

By AFP

Aug. 10, 2025

Ukraine

Russia Escalates Drone War, Trump Targets India, Peace Talks Loom

From deadly drone strikes to high-stakes diplomacy, here’s how war, politics, and power plays shaped Ukraine and the world this week.

By Jeremy Dirac

Aug. 9, 2025

Ukraine

OPINION: Pokrovsk and POWs, Who’s Winning the Air War?, Peace Yawns

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

By Stefan Korshak

Aug. 9, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine Frozen Out in Alaska

Trump delivers the not-unexpected stab in the back to Ukraine – the depressing implications.

By Timothy Ash

Aug. 9, 2025

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A Leadership Expert Explains Putin’s Collapse

Stalin’s Playbook: Why Putin’s Insiders Keep Dying

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War in Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Peace, Won’t Cede Territory to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is open to real peace talks but will never give up its land, criticizing any agreements made without Kyiv’s involvement.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 9, 2025

Ukraine

Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska Next Friday for Ukraine Peace Talks

Trump says a Ukraine ceasefire deal is coming – along with a Putin summit at the end of next week – as his Aug. 8 deadline expires without meaningful progress towards peace from the Kremlin.

By Alex Raufoglu, Katie Livingstone

Updated: Aug. 9, 2025

Ukraine

US, Russia Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal Ceding Occupied Territory to Moscow

Sources told Bloomberg that US-Russia talks could see Ukraine pushed to cede the entire Donbas and Crimea regions, as summit drama and new polls show shifting public opinion on ending the war.

By Katie Livingstone

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

Ukraine War: What Can a Trump-Putin Meeting Achieve?

Trump and Putin may meet next week for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, but Putin has ruled out Zelensky’s attendance, fueling debate over the chances of real progress.

By Eurotopics

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

Putin-Trump Summit: What We Know So Far

Both sides have confirmed preparations for a summit are underway and that a meeting could take place next week -- though no firm date has been set.

By AFP

Aug. 8, 2025

Putin

Info Vacuum on Putin-Witkoff Meeting Filled by Details of US Envoy’s Breakfast

Russian media filled the gap caused by the news blackout following Wednesday’s meeting with details of what Steve Witkoff had for breakfast: “La Grande Cheburek” – a Crimean specialty.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy Summit?: Ukraine Reacts with Caution | Stefan Korshak

Senior Kyiv Post correspondent Stefan Korshak joins World Talks to discuss rumors of a Trump-Zelensky-Putin summit, fallout from the Witkoff-Putin meeting, and skepticism in Ukraine over US-led talks.

By TVP World

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine - Don’t Hold Your Breath on Peace Talks

What Putin and Trump may agree over the heads of Ukraine and others is not what Ukraine or Europe need.

By Timothy Ash

Aug. 8, 2025

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