A live microphone caught U.S. President Donald Trump telling French President Emmanuel Macron that Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal for me,” revealing private views on the Ukraine conflict ahead of planned peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly approved security guarantees for Ukraine, allowing U.S. and European protection without NATO membership. Officials describe the move as a potential “game changer” in the conflict with Russia

Putin’s visit to a cemetery in Alaska highlights a little-known wartime alliance

The U.S. and Russian presidents are set to meet in Anchorage, with Trump calling for a swift ceasefire but downplaying expectations for binding agreements

With no Ukrainian presence, the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska brings together top U.S. and Russian officials in a closed-door meeting on security, economy, and Ukraine — amid fears in Europe of potential behind-the-scenes territorial deals

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov caused a stir on arrival in Anchorage for the Trump–Putin summit by wearing a T-shirt with “USSR” lettering, partly covered by a vest. He dismissed claims it was a political statement, saying Moscow comes with “clear arguments.”

As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet behind closed doors in Alaska. Kyiv and European leaders fear the absence of President Zelensky could open the way for secret territorial agreements

Ahead of a high-stakes Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump vows tough measures if Moscow blocks peace, while Kyiv and European leaders set firm red lines

In London, Ukraine’s president seeks to strengthen allied unity before the Alaska summit, warning Trump not to let Putin dictate terms on Ukraine’s territory

In a virtual meeting, Ukraine and European leaders aim to ensure Washington does not strike a peace deal with Moscow that compromises Kyiv’s sovereignty, as battlefield pressure mounts in eastern Ukraine

Ahead of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Moscow says its conditions for ending the war remain unchanged, demanding Kyiv’s withdrawal from contested regions and abandonment of NATO membership plans

The first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders since 2019 is set to focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine, with Trump warning there may not be a second chance if talks fail

Zelensky made the statement ahead of meeting planned between Putin and Trump in Alaska on August 15

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in the coming days, following a proposal from the American side

“We hear many statements that are essentially threats, attempts to coerce countries into severing trade relations with Russia. We do not view such statements as legitimate,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

While the call did not result in any formal agreements, it marks a significant step in high-level communication between Russia and France, potentially opening the door to further dialogue amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

The French president emphasized that peace initiatives must be rooted in international legitimacy and trust — qualities he suggested Moscow lacked due to its current geopolitical posture