08-08-2025

Trump to Meet Putin in Bid to End Ukraine War

Date: 08-08-2025
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Source: foxnews.com

Image content: The image is a split-screen photograph featuring two separate scenes. The main subject of the image is three world leaders: Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States; Xi Jinping, the President of China; and Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. The content of the image suggests a diplomatic or political meeting between these leaders, with Donald Trump on the left and Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the right, standing together.

Summary

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, in a bid to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite concerns over Russia's maximalist demands, including Ukraine ceding significant territory, the meeting is seen as a development in the ongoing conflict. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia and countries that purchase its energy if a ceasefire is not reached.

Key Points

  • Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska on August 15, 2025
  • Russia's demands, including Ukraine ceding territory, are a major obstacle
  • Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire is not reached
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns over the potential deal
  • The meeting is seen as a development in the ongoing conflict

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Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, KremlinTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: analyze

Trump, Putin meeting agreed on, Kremlin says, after Trump says there's "good chance" he'll meet with Putin and Zelenskyy - CBS News

The Kremlin has announced that a meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin has been agreed upon and is expected to take place next week. The news comes after Trump expressed a 'good chance' of meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine's three-year invasion by Russia. The meeting is seen as a development in the ongoing conflict, with Trump pressing Russia to end its invasion and facing a deadline to impose sanctions on Russia and countries doing business with it.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Steve Witkoff, KremlinTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: President Trump, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ilham Aliyev, Nikol PashinyanTone: neutralSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, just as a White House deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine was set to expire. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions and potential 'secondary tariffs' of up to 100% on Russia's trade partners if Moscow does not end its invasion. Trump has made ending the war in Ukraine a key foreign policy objective, and US officials are working towards a deal to stop the war.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Alaska, Russia, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

As Trump’s deadline for Russia comes due, White House preps for possible summit with Putin | CNN PoliticsClose icon

US President Donald Trump's deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine is expiring, but the White House is preparing for a possible summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid delicate trade negotiations with China. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia and countries that purchase its energy, but is now less committal, saying it is 'up to' Putin. The White House is working on the logistics of a potential summit, which could take place as early as next week, with the Kremlin also moving ahead with plans for talks.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Russia, Ukraine, United StatesTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next week | CNN PoliticsClose icon

US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday to discuss a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. The proposed plan, presented by Putin, involves Ukraine ceding significant territory, including the Donbas region and Crimea, in exchange for a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns, stating that Ukraine will not give up its land to the occupier. European officials are also wary, fearing that the plan may be an attempt by Putin to avoid sanctions while offering little in return.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Alaska, RussiaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Russia, China practice destroying 'enemy' sub days after Trump deploys nuclear subs | Fox News

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Entities: Russia, China, Donald Trump, Dmitry Medvedev, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Zelenskyy confirms trilateral talks to include Putin discussed with Trump | Fox News

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Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Russia, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Is a ceasefire in Ukraine finally on the table? Here's what we know - as fighting grinds on | World News | Sky News

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Trump and Putin's first meeting in years does not necessarily mean a ceasefire in Ukraine | World News | Sky News

The article discusses the potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, analyzing whether it could lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting's likelihood and potential outcomes are debated, with some viewing it as a possible sign of progress and others seeing it as merely for show. The Kremlin's stance and Russian media's reactions are also examined.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr ZelenskyyTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: analyze

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Trump's Ukraine deadline for Putin arrives - as uncertainty remains over possible meeting | World News | Sky News

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Ukraine invasion — explained : NPR

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Entities: Russia, Ukraine, President Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr ZelenskyyTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump sets Aug. 15 Alaska meeting with Putin in latest bid to end Ukraine war

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