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Ten strategies for prompting Vladimir Putin to the negotiation table

Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska, receiving a red carpet welcome, fighter jet escort, and a warm handshake. The summit’s location is ironic, given Russia’s lingering regret over its sale of Alaska to

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Ukraine

Trump’s Alaska summit yields little clarity on Ukraine’s position

Trump’s Meeting with Putin: Implications for Ukraine Remain Uncertain Former Foreign Minister and ex-ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko doubts that US President Donald Trump achieved his objectives during the summit in

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Ukraine

Putin and Trump meeting in Alaska raises hopes for renewed dialogue on Ukraine crisis

Putin and Trump’s recent meeting in Alaska represents a critical moment in the ongoing Ukraine crisis, potentially unveiling fresh diplomatic avenues for peace and collaboration, reports 24brussels. Putin Hails Landmark Meeting with

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World

Trump and Putin fail to reach ceasefire agreement on Ukraine at Alaska summit

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska, No Ceasefire Agreement Reached The summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska failed to yield a significant agreement regarding the

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Politics

Trump places responsibility for Ukraine peace on Zelensky after Alaska summit with Putin

Putin and Trump Fail to Achieve Breakthrough on Ukraine at Alaska Summit US President Donald Trump, positioning himself as a prominent negotiator, hosted Vladimir Putin at an air base in Alaska, marking

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Politics

Putin dominates Alaska summit while Trump provides brief remarks

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska: A Summary of Events President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a brief yet pivotal meeting in Alaska, where the encounter unfolded as media

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Ukraine

Putin visits Alaska for meeting with Trump after stop in Magadan

Putin Arrives in Alaska Amid Tensions Over Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft landed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. The arrival comes as Ukraine seeks

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World

Alaska summit between Putin and Trump set for six to seven hours without signed agreements

Presidents Putin and Trump Will Not Sign Any Documents On August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in talks in Alaska that are anticipated to last at

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World

Former MI6 chief warns peace deal could negatively impact Ukraine during Trump-Putin meeting

Concerns Rise Over Potential Trump-Putin Agreement Former head of the British intelligence agency MI6, John Sawers, warns that if a peace agreement is reached during today’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump

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Ukraine

Protests erupt in Alaska against Putin’s visit, highlighting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty

Several hundred people gathered for a pro-Ukraine rally in Anchorage, Alaska, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are set to meet Friday. The high-stakes summit — th…

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World

Trump contacts Norwegian minister regarding Nobel Peace Prize discussions

American president angles for top diplomatic award while world watches his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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World

Putin prepares historical lecture for Trump, claiming Ukraine is an artificial state

Putin Prepares Historical Claims for Trump Amid Ongoing Tensions The Center for Countering Disinformation reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing “historical materials” for U.S. President Donald Trump to argue that

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Ukraine

Putin and Trump to address resolution of Ukraine conflict in Alaska summit

Putin and Trump Set for Landmark Summit to Address Ukraine Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will engage in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict during

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Politics

Ukraine outlines five conditions for a potential peace settlement in the ongoing war

U.S. President Trump and Russia’s Putin Meet Amid Ukrainian Concerns On August 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump plans to leverage his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to position himself

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Ukraine

Russia makes advances in Donetsk amid impending Putin-Trump summit

Moscow is redeploying troops and preparing for new assaults with no sign of a ceasefire in sight, Kyiv’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.

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World

Trump-Putin meeting draws comparisons to 1938 Munich conference

A planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska has sparked concerns among analysts, with some likening it to the 1938 Munich conference, when the fate

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Wallace warns against Ukraine ceasefire talks without European presence

Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has cautioned that holding Ukraine ceasefire negotiations without European representation could pressure Kyiv into a damaging deal. He argued that US President Donald Trump and Russian

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Kremlin confirms upcoming Trump-Putin meeting amid Ukraine ceasefire discussions

Trump Prepares to Meet with Putin Amid Renewed Ceasefire Talks On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump briefed European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir

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World

Putin offers peace deal excluding Trump’s ultimatum amid Kyiv missile strike

On August 1, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island, announcing readiness to end the war in Ukraine under conditions outlined in June 2024. These

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Russian banks freeze thousands of accounts under new ‘anti-dropper’ law

Russian banks have begun to indiscriminately freeze customer accounts for up to six months, citing new anti-fraud legislation signed into law by President Vladimir Putin in late June. The measure, intended to target so-called “droppers” —

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Trump considers earlier tariff deadline to push Putin for Ukraine ceasefire

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Putin Over Conflict with Ukraine Former President Donald Trump has set a 50-day ultimatum for Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening devastating economic penalties if the conflict in Ukraine

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World

Kremlin avoids Zelensky-Putin summit to stall diplomacy and strengthen battlefield leverage

ISW: Moscow fakes interest in top-level talks to delay concessions Russia continues to deliberately avoid direct high-level negotiations with Ukraine, using diplomatic stalling tactics to reinforce its military advantage and pressure Kyiv

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Top Russian judge dies as speculation grows over Kremlin succession dynamics

Irina Podnosova, chair of Russia’s Supreme Court and a longtime associate of President Vladimir Putin, died on July 22 at the age of 71 after what official reports described as a “serious,

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Trump realizes Putin is lying to him, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky Critiques Trump’s Perception of Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that U.S. leader Donald Trump has recognized that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is “lying” to him. Zelensky made these

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Ukraine

FT on Trump’s rhetoric shift: don’t celebrate too soon as this is just a warning shot

Trump’s Disappointment with Putin’s Stance on Peace Talks US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration towards Russian President Vladimir Putin and his unwillingness to make concessions during peace negotiations that have reached

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Ukraine

Russian transport minister found dead after dismissal amid corruption probe tied to defense contracts

A rare death in office exposes rifts inside Russia’s wartime bureaucracy Roman Starovoit, Russia’s transport minister and former governor of the Kursk region, was found dead with a gunshot wound in his

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World

Putin tells Trump Russia won’t back down on Ukraine as US pauses arms transfers

Kremlin sees ‘no retreat’ from strategic goals; Trump expresses frustration over lack of progress MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, July 3 — Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday that Moscow

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Politics·World

Macron urges Putin to end Ukraine war in first call since 2022

Paris, July 1 — French President Emmanuel Macron held a rare phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, marking their first direct contact in nearly three years. According to official statements

2 months ago

Politics·World

Russia Turns Its Back on Iran: Strategic Alliance Crumbles Amid Escalating Tensions

In a stunning shift on the global chessboard, Russia has distanced itself from Iran at a moment of maximum geopolitical tension, shaking the foundation of what was once declared a “strategic partnership.” As violence intensifies in

2 months ago

Politics·World

Putin not ready for peace, Trump tells EU leaders behind closed doors

According to The Wall Street Journal, US president Donald Trump admitted to European leaders that Russian president Vladimir Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly did so

3 months ago

Ukraine·World

Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is haunted by the fear of losing power — and is grasping at every possible straw to keep it. Against a backdrop of recession, a devalued forint,

3 months ago

Politics·World

The Transcarpathian Deal with Putin: The Price of Orbán’s Political Survival

We’ve long grown accustomed to the fact that Viktor Orbán — not to be confused with Hungary itself — has become a sort of Trojan horse within the European Union and NATO.

3 months ago

Politics·World

Trump to speak with Putin in high-stakes call, ending Ukraine conflict

Trump and Putin set for key telephonic talks on Ukraine war

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Monday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine during a much-anticipated telephone call, which occurs amidst a

3 months ago

Politics·World

Ukrainian and Russian officials begin first direct peace talks in three years

The first direct peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022 are taking place in Istanbul. Ukrainian Defence minister Rustem Umerov, Foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of cabinet Andriy

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Politics·World

Ukraine’s Ceasefire Proposal Exposes the Kremlin’s Hollow Gestures

As Russia continues its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the two countries have once again offered competing visions of what a “ceasefire” really means — and the contrast could not be starker. Ukraine,

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Ukraine·World

Russia awaits Ukraine’s response to May ceasefire offer

Moscow – On Tuesday, the Kremlin stated that Ukraine had yet to reply to multiple proposals made by Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct peace talks. It remains uncertain if Ukraine will

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Society·World

Putin announces temporary ceasefire, Ukraine responds with 30-day proposal

On the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Second World War, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Later on Monday, Ukraine’s Foreign minister responded by

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Ukraine·World

“Vladimir, stop”: Trump’s first appeal to Putin after the massive terrorist attack on Kyiv

In the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 215 air targets

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Ukraine·World

Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war

Europe knows this lesson too well. Appeasement has never brought lasting peace. It has only emboldened the next tyrant. Today, Ukraine is not just defending its own borders — it is protecting

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Ukraine·World

‘Putin is laughing at America’. Why the US should stop flirting with Russia – The Hill op-ed

Russia does not seek a real compromise with the West, instead, Putin “laughs” at America and wants to weaken it, writes Andrew Chahoyan, a professor at the University of Amsterdam and former

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World

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Ukraine and the USA: Partnership, Not Capitulation

Recently, discussions about a possible ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia have intensified in the media. The Kremlin is pushing narratives suggesting that the West is allegedly forcing Kyiv into capitulation. However, the

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Ukraine·World

Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

LONDON – Almost exactly 50 years ago, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” hit cinemas – a mercilessly sarcastic parody of Britain’s national myth: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round

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World

The Ukrainian people democratically elected Volodymyr Zelensky as President of Ukraine

Kyiv / Washington / Brussels – Ukraine remains a democratic state despite brutal Russian aggression. Volodymyr Zelensky was elected in free and transparent elections, recognized by the international community, and continues to

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