August 19 Trump didn’t cause Russia-Ukraine war, Stephen A. Smith says, blaming Biden, Obama and Clinton in fiery rant Stephen A. Smith argued that Democratic presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton are responsible for the Russia-Ukraine war breaking out, not Trump, during his podcast on Monday.
August 19 Trump whispers ‘crazy’ Putin deal theory to Macron in hot mic moment President Donald Trump remarked in private comments to French President Emmanuel Macron that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to make a deal" with Ukraine for peace.
August 19 Karoline Leavitt: Trump is the only president this century who has 'held Russia in check' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs reporters on President Donald Trump's meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
August 19 Trump’s push for Putin-Zelenskyy talks hinges on Kremlin's conditions A Russia expert warns Putin views a potential Zelenskyy meeting as theater to show Russian greatness rather than genuine diplomacy for Ukraine peace talks.
August 19 Israel eliminates Gaza terrorist who took part in October attack on kibbutz, took Yarden Bibas hostage Israeli forces eliminated a Gaza terrorist involved in the Oct. 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz invasion and Yarden Bibas kidnapping during an Aug. 10 airstrike, the IDF and Shin Bet announced.
August 19 Mike Pompeo tears into bad press over Zelenskyy meeting: They were ignorant before, now they're just malicious and anti-Trump Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo analyzes what's next in peace negotiations in Ukraine and gives the White House advice on negative coverage of President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 'America Reports.'
August 19 Anti‑corruption protests hit European nation as calls for new elections grow Student-led anti-corruption protests in Belgrade demand fresh elections as violent clashes intensify between demonstrators and Serbian security forces.
August 19 Trump praises Melania’s ‘beautiful note’ to Putin, says Zelenskyy brought letter from wife to first lady President Donald Trump praises first lady Melania Trump's personal letter urging Putin to end the Ukraine war and protect children caught in the conflict.
August 19 White House announces Putin agreed to bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday.
August 19 'President of peace': Trump tapped for Nobel Prize amid talks to end Russia-Ukraine war House GOP representatives nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and other diplomatic achievements.
