War criminal walked red carpet in Alaska like king, while Ukraine’s fate was hanging in shadows
The summit’s slogans promised dialogue, but the reality reinforced Russia’s immovable demands on territory and neutrality.
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EU leaders demand “ironclad security guarantees” for Ukraine, vow stronger Russia sanctions after Trump-Putin talks
The joint statement from Macron, Meloni, Merz, Tusk and other leaders challenged any agreement that would limit Ukraine's "pathway to EU and NATO."
Putin escapes US sanctions despite leaving Alaska talks without peace deal on Ukraine
After days of speculation, the Trump-Putin summit closes without signatures, only vague promises of progress, while Russia bombardments continue.
Anchorage braces for Trump–Putin summit today as protests warn of deal over Ukraine
Ukraine’s leader and European allies fear Washington could cut a deal over their heads.
Security guarantees without NATO? Trump’s Ukraine plan draws cautious optimism and concern before his Putin summit
Politico sources say the offer lifted some hopes, but leaves glaring holes in how Kyiv would be defended after the war.
European leaders brace for Alaska Trump-Putin meeting after NBC says US President pledged no territorial carve-up without Kyiv’s consent
NBC reports Trump told Zelenskyy and EU leaders his focus is a Ukraine ceasefire, not border changes.
Zelenskyy insists on clear security guarantees from West before any peace deal with Russia
The Ukrainian president lays out a straightforward roadmap for peace but warns the West must offer concrete guarantees to prevent repeated Russian aggression.
Trump can’t find Alaska on mental map—thinks he’s traveling to Russia for Putin talks
The US President again falsely claimed Ukraine's leader chose to begin Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and said Ukraine must give up territory to Russia.
Ukraine’s right to self-determination non-negotiable, all EU leaders say, except for Hungary’s
With the backdrop of potential territorial concessions looming over Trump's meeting with Putin, European leaders stand united in their support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Kallas’s pre-Trump summit warning: No concessions without ceasefire—and EU’s preparing more sanctions
Europe's top diplomat insists on proper sequencing as Putin tries to flip script with territorial demands.
Axios: US, Ukraine, and NATO allies rush to high-stakes UK meeting to forge united stance before Trump meets Putin
Diplomats are scrambling to close gaps and prevent any deal that could lock in Russian territorial gains.
ISW: Give up your fortress belt shield, take nothing in return—Putin’s ceasefire pitch to Ukraine
ISW says Russia lacks the means to capture the fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast, so it wants Ukraine to abandon it.
Trump’s Russia deadline expires without sanctions — now he’s flying Putin to Alaska for “peace” talks
The president has dropped pressure on Moscow in favor of a summit featuring Ukraine's territorial swap proposals.
ISW: Ahead of Trump’s 8 August deadline, Russian propagandists fuel White House division to avoid sanctions
Meanwhile, Russian officials still claim economic strength despite falling oil revenues and slowing household consumption.
Trump’s ceasefire clock is ticking — and his envoy, who’s met Putin more than any American, just landed in Moscow
Two days before Trump’s ceasefire deadline, Steve Witkoff is back in Moscow for round five with Putin.
Trump’s special envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow as 8 August ceasefire deadline looms
As Trump's 8 Aug. Ukraine ceasefire deadline approaches, the US Middle East envoy will meet with Russian officials who requested the talks amid threats of sanctions and 100% tariffs
The Hill: US senators chose a break, leaving Russia sanctions power in Trump’s hands
Lawmakers walked away from a sweeping sanctions bill, leaving Trump to decide how to confront Moscow this month.
Trump promises new sanctions on Russia, Witkoff heads to Moscow as Senate readies a massive bill
The envoy will return to Moscow while senators prepare a sweeping package.
“We took Trump’s ultimatum into account,” says Kremlin—but Russia still has no plans to stop war
Despite a new 10-day deadline from the US, Kremlin directly insists Moscow will continue its aggression in Ukraine.
Trump cuts Putin ceasefire deadline from 50 days to under two weeks
Meeting UK PM Keir Starmer in Scotland, the US President warned Russia there will be no more delays.