Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks on Monday (August 18, 2025) between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv. Hopes of a breakthrough rose after Mr. Trump said he had spoken by phone with … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump expressed hope that Monday’s (August 18, 2025) critical talks with Ukrainian and European leaders at the White House could lead to trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. The U.S. President also said he would back European security guarantees … Read more
File picture of Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, left, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) to join German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for talks with European and U.S. leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit later this week, the German government said. Mr. … Read more
