Trump, Putin Ponder Ukraine Peace Summit

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about a potential summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Putin in Moscow, with the White House describing the talks as 'highly productive'. Trump stated there is a 'good prospect' of a summit 'very soon', although no specific details were provided. The meeting comes ahead of Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire, with new sanctions potentially being imposed if no progress is made.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war and potential peace deals. The meeting comes ahead of Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to end the war, with threats of severe economic penalties if they fail to comply. Despite the meeting being described as 'useful and constructive', there are concerns that Putin is stalling for time and avoiding serious negotiations. The US is also pressuring countries like India and China, major buyers of Russian oil, with tariffs.

President Trump is open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deadline for Russia to cease its invasion of Ukraine looms. Trump stated there's a 'good chance' the meeting will happen, following a 'highly productive' meeting between Putin and Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff. The US is pressing Russia to end its three-year invasion of Ukraine, with sanctions threatened if a ceasefire is not reached by Friday.

The article discusses five possible scenarios for the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, including a ceasefire, pragmatism and more talks, Ukraine weathering the next two years, catastrophe for Ukraine and NATO, and disaster for Putin. The author analyzes the current situation and the potential outcomes of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The article reports on Russia's renewed efforts to control the Ukrainian city of Kherson by targeting key infrastructure and civilians with drones, leading to evacuations and casualties. Russian forces have damaged a vital bridge, splitting the city and prompting evacuations of civilians from the Korabel island. Despite a temporary reprieve from drone strikes during the evacuation, attacks resumed, and locals expressed fear and frustration. The situation remains dire, with civilians regularly targeted by Russian drones, and Ukrainian officials condemning the actions as inhumane.

The article discusses the potential implications of a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the ongoing Ukraine war. Trump has expressed optimism about making progress, but experts warn that Putin may be manipulating him. The article highlights the complexities of the conflict, the stakes involved, and the challenges of achieving a genuine peace process.

Romania scrambled F-16 jets after a Russian drone strike near the Danube River, close to its border with Ukraine. The attack targeted the Orlivka plant in Odesa, Ukraine, striking oil and gas pipelines. The incident occurred as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid pressure from President Donald Trump to secure a ceasefire deal by Friday.

The article discusses the possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially as early as next week, as a step towards ending the Ukraine war. Trump had vowed to end the war within 24 hours of taking office, and on the 198th day of his presidency, there are indications that progress might be being made, although the extent of this progress is unclear.

The Kremlin announced on August 7, 2025, that a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set for the 'coming days', with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a potential location. The meeting aims to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has been ongoing for over three years. Previous talks between Moscow and Kyiv have yielded no progress, and Putin has resisted calls for a ceasefire. Trump and Putin last met in 2019, but have spoken several times since Trump's return to the White House in 2025. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a meeting with Putin, but Putin has ruled out direct talks with Zelensky, stating that certain conditions must be met first.

The Kremlin has confirmed a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, despite ongoing tensions over Ukraine. The meeting's details are still unclear, with conflicting reports on whether Putin has agreed to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a condition. The Kremlin has framed the meeting as a diplomatic coup, while Ukrainian officials have expressed concerns that Putin is trying to manipulate Trump and exclude Ukraine from negotiations.