August 12 Trump says he'll know 'in the first two minutes' if Ukraine peace deal is possible with Putin President Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine through Alaska talks with Putin hits roadblock as Zelenskyy cites constitutional limits on giving up land.
August 11 Trump goes after Zelenskyy over 'land swapping' dispute, lays out 'feel out meeting' with Putin President Donald Trump expresses frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's need for constitutional approval for land swaps, while preparing for summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine conflict.
August 11 EU hits back at Trump, Zelenskyy comments, no concessions in Ukraine before Putin ceasefire agreement Trump and Putin set to meet Friday as European leaders stress Ukraine's territorial sovereignty must be respected in any peace negotiations.
August 11 Trump slams DC crime as 'embarrassing' as he preps for high-stakes Putin meeting President Trump calls D.C. crime situation embarrassing before Putin meeting, announces federal law enforcement deployment to combat violent gangs and criminals.
August 11 Summit with Putin set to top Trump's agenda this week as Ukraine war takes center stage European leaders support Zelenskyy's push to attend the Trump-Putin Alaska summit amid fears Ukraine could be excluded from peace negotiations.
August 10 Zelenskyy thanks NATO, European leaders for backing his push to join Trump‑Putin summit Ukraine seeks inclusion in Trump-Putin Alaska summit while European Commission and NATO leaders emphasize any deal must protect Ukraine's long-term security interests.
August 10 US-Russian ballerina reflects on release from Russian penal colony after year-long ordeal Dual citizen Ksenia Karelina freed in prisoner swap after Russia detained her for Ukraine donation, later met with President Trump in Oval Office.
August 10 NATO chief says upcoming Trump-Putin meeting will be about 'testing' Russian leader President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss territory, security guarantees and the need for Ukraine to decide its own future, NATO chief Mark Rutte said.
August 10 Putin ally warns 'titanic efforts' are underway to sink Trump summit over Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin envoy warns of diplomatic sabotage attempts targeting upcoming Trump-Putin Alaska summit focused on Ukraine peace negotiations.
August 9 Zelenskyy won't cede territory for peace deal ahead of Trump-Putin summit as trilateral meeting teased Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will not "gift" land to Russia ahead of a Trump-Putin summit next week aimed at seeking a peace deal between the countries.