18-08-2025

Trump, Zelenskyy Meet Amid Ukraine Conflict

Date: 18-08-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 2 | cnbc.com: 4 | economist.com: 5 | edition.cnn.com: 11 | foxnews.com: 1 | nypost.com: 1 | scmp.com: 2 | straitstimes.com: 1
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Image content: The image shows Donald Trump standing at a podium, with the words "TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT ENDS WITH NO DEAL" superimposed over it. The image depicts former US President Donald Trump standing at a podium with the Presidential seal on it, speaking into a microphone. The text overlaying the image suggests that the image is related to a news article or broadcast about a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that ended without a deal being reached.

Summary

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, accompanied by European leaders, to discuss a potential peace deal to end the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, following a recent summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that ended without a deal.

Key Points

  • European leaders joined Zelenskyy for a meeting with Trump at the White House to show support for Ukraine.
  • Trump and Putin's recent summit ended without a deal, despite discussions on Ukraine's security guarantees.
  • Zelenskyy expressed uncertainty about the details of potential 'Article 5-type' security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • Trump placed the onus on Zelenskyy to end the war with Russia, suggesting Ukraine could cede territory.
  • Protests and demonstrations took place in various parts of the world, including Alaska and Israel, over the Trump-Putin summit's outcome.

Articles in this Cluster

European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump - CBS News

European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in a show of support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy was excluded from Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting is seen as an effort to ease concerns that Ukraine might be pressured into a unfavorable peace deal. European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will accompany Zelenskyy to the meeting.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, European Union, NATOTone: neutralSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Putin agreed to let U.S., Europe offer NATO-style protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says - CBS News

The article discusses the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Putin agreed to allow the US and its European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee similar to NATO's collective defense mandate. US envoy Steve Witkoff described this concession as "game-changing". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the move but expressed uncertainty about the details. The article also mentions that Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes imposing new US sanctions on Russia may not force Putin to accept a ceasefire.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, Ukraine, NATOTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Asia markets mostly rise as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks

Asian markets mostly rose on Monday as investors awaited details of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose, while South Korea's Kospi fell. Mainland China's CSI 300 hit its highest level since October 2024. The movements come after a U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire deal on Friday. U.S. equity futures ticked up on hopes for rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, United States, Ukraine, RussiaTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Ukraine 'peace' doesn't seem like what Zelenskyy wants

The article discusses the recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which ended without a deal. Trump called on Ukraine to 'end the war with Russia,' while Putin agreed to consider "Article 5-like" security guarantees for Ukraine. The article highlights the differing interpretations of 'peace' among Ukraine, Russia, and America, and notes that analysts were skeptical about the talks advancing a real ceasefire in Ukraine.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, United StatesTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

European markets on Mon Aug 18: Stoxx 600, DAX, CAC, FTSE, stocks

European stocks are expected to open higher on Monday as traders await a meeting between European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine. The meeting, which includes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, follows Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Trump's summit with Putin ended without a ceasefire, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff suggested Ukraine could be given security guarantees to end the war. Asian markets rose overnight, and U.S. stock futures were slightly higher on Monday.
Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Union, Ukraine, RussiaTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

Trump puts onus on Zelenskyy to end war with Russia

US President Donald Trump has placed the onus on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the ongoing war with Russia, stating that Zelenskyy could 'end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.' Trump's comments come ahead of a meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington, following his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump mirrored Kremlin demands, referencing the annexation of Crimea and Ukraine's potential NATO membership. Zelenskyy had previously rejected a Russian proposal to freeze front lines in exchange for Ukraine withdrawing from eastern regions.
Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Russia, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Donald Trump’s gift to Vladimir Putin

The article discusses the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where Putin was received as an honoured guest despite being a pariah in the West following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, held at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, was seen as a triumph for Putin, with Trump greeting him with applause. The two leaders had hours of talks, but there were no major announcements. The article highlights concerns among European officials that Trump's actions may be seen as backing the Kremlin's land grabs and fantasies, and that this meeting may embolden Putin. The article also touches on the broader geopolitical implications of the meeting and the potential consequences for Ukraine and Europe.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Alaska, Russia, UkraineTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Fear of a new Oval Office fiasco over Ukraine

The article discusses the concerns of Ukrainian officials and citizens following the recent summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Despite initial relief that a grand bargain was not reached, Ukrainians are now dreading the potential consequences of Trump's presidency on their country's situation with Russia. Officials worry that Trump may support the Kremlin's land grabs and fantasies, potentially leading to a new fiasco in the Oval Office. The article highlights the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding Trump's policies towards Ukraine and Russia.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, AlaskaTone: analyticalSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Nerves are fraying ahead of the Trump-Putin summit

Tensions are escalating ahead of the historic summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th, 2025. Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk, amid bloody fighting, in an apparent attempt to secure terrain and pressure Ukraine before the talks. Trump's position on Ukraine is unclear, with contradictory statements and actions, such as imposing a 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil while suggesting Ukraine may have to cede more territory in any deal. The situation has created chaos, with two competing White House envoys scrambling America's diplomatic position. European officials fear Trump's approach may betray Ukraine and appease the Kremlin's land grabs.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Alaska, KremlinTone: negativeSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

The nightmare of a Trump-Putin pact isn’t over

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Alaska, Ukraine, NorwayTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: critique

What Putin wants from Trump in Alaska

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, AlaskaTone: negativeSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Protesters condemn ‘no deal’ outcome of Trump-Putin talks | CNN

Protesters in Alaska reacted to the 'no deal' outcome of the Trump-Putin talks, expressing no surprise at the failure to reach an agreement on the war in Ukraine. The article also touches on other global news stories, including nationwide demonstrations in Israel demanding a hostage deal, a strike by Air Canada flight attendants, and reactions from Russian media to the Trump-Putin summit.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Alaska, Ukraine, RussiaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Putin makes faces as journalists ask about Ukraine | CNN Politics

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Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Ukraine, Russia, United StatesTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump and Putin land in Alaska for historic summit | CNN Politics

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Alaska, USTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Alaska, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Anchorage, Alaska, UkraineTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

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Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, United StatesTone: analyticalSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, F-22 RaptorTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, Elvira Gasanova, Ukraine, United StatesTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kharkiv, Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald TrumpTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

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Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, United States, ChinaTone: neutralSentiment: neutralIntent: inform

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Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Ukraine, CrimeaTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

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Entities: Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, RussiaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform