The Straits Times
Zelensky, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
Monday, August 18
Alternative Takes
The World's Current Take
The situation is now serious for Ukraine and Europe, Macron said
Sunday, August 17
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Czech Republic
Cohesion of transatlantic countries is necessary to ensure peace in Ukraine - President of the European Council
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
Cohesion of transatlantic countries is necessary to ensure peace in Ukraine - President of the European Council
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
European leaders' summit, Macron: "Putin wants peace? No, Ukrainian capitulation." Meloni: "Security guarantees for Kiev are needed."
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
European leaders' summit, Macron: "Putin wants peace? No, Ukrainian capitulation." Meloni: "Security guarantees for Kiev are needed."
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
Pro-Ukraine Perspective
Zelensky: Ukraine will not hand over territories that Russia has not occupied
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
Zelensky doesn't want to give up territory in exchange for peace: 'We need real negotiations'
Sunday, August 17
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Netherlands
Zelensky doesn't want to give up territory in exchange for peace: 'We need real negotiations'
Sunday, August 17
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Netherlands
All members of the Coalition of the Willing opposed the violent change of state borders - Zelensky
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
All members of the Coalition of the Willing opposed the violent change of state borders - Zelensky
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
Zelensky: – Current front lines should be the starting point for peace negotiations
Sunday, August 17
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Norway
Zelensky: – Current front lines should be the starting point for peace negotiations
Sunday, August 17
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Norway
Zelensky rejected Putin's offer
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
Zelensky rejected Putin's offer
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
Zelensky in Brussels: Ukraine must not give up territories
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Zelensky in Brussels: Ukraine must not give up territories
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Pro-Russia Perspective
Putin wants Donbas in exchange for peace. Trump claims he is building peace around the world at an extraordinary pace
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
Putin agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine in talks with Trump, says Witkoff
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
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Putin agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine in talks with Trump, says Witkoff
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
Putin has agreed Ukraine can have 'NATO-style' security guarantee, Trump envoy says
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
Putin has agreed Ukraine can have 'NATO-style' security guarantee, Trump envoy says
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
Data: Putin willing to freeze the front – in exchange for Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Sweden
Data: Putin willing to freeze the front – in exchange for Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Sweden
Media reveals "Putin's peace plan" – includes seven points (22)
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
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Media reveals "Putin's peace plan" – includes seven points (22)
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
European Leaders' Involvement
EU and NATO leaders will accompany Zelensky to Washington to meet with Trump.
Sunday, August 17
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Spain
EU and NATO leaders will accompany Zelensky to Washington to meet with Trump.
Sunday, August 17
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Spain
European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
From Meloni to Macron, from Rutte to Von der Leyen: European leaders will travel with Zelensky to Washington for a meeting with Trump.
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
From Meloni to Macron, from Rutte to Von der Leyen: European leaders will travel with Zelensky to Washington for a meeting with Trump.
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
Von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, Meloni: Europe's most important leaders are also heading to the White House with Zelensky
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, Meloni: Europe's most important leaders are also heading to the White House with Zelensky
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Why is Zelenskyy bringing a posse of European leaders to the US for peace talks?
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
Why is Zelenskyy bringing a posse of European leaders to the US for peace talks?
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
Meeting Logistics and Coverage
ONLINE: EU leaders head to Washington with Zelensky. Including Trump's favorite
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
Zelensky, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
Monday, August 18
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Singapore
Zelensky, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
Monday, August 18
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Singapore
Europe and NATO Secretary to Join Zelensky for Meeting with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Mexico
Europe and NATO Secretary to Join Zelensky for Meeting with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Mexico
Meeting in Washington on Monday Merz and von der Leyen travel with Selenskyj to Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Germany
Meeting in Washington on Monday Merz and von der Leyen travel with Selenskyj to Trump
Sunday, August 17
•
Germany
Zelenskyy prepares for meeting with Trump. Europe decides whether to join
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy prepares for meeting with Trump. Europe decides whether to join
Saturday, August 16
•
Ukraine
Trump's Role and Perspective
Trump changed plans for meeting with Zelensky, Europeans will be forced to sit at the door - Bild
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
Bild: Private Trump-Zelensky meeting without European leaders
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
Bild: Private Trump-Zelensky meeting without European leaders
Sunday, August 17
•
Greece
'Big progress on Russia': Trump's update ahead of Zelenskyy meet; top US envoy shares details of Alaska meet
Sunday, August 17
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India
'Big progress on Russia': Trump's update ahead of Zelenskyy meet; top US envoy shares details of Alaska meet
Sunday, August 17
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India
Trump: 'Major developments' with Russia, stay tuned
Sunday, August 17
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Turkey
Trump: 'Major developments' with Russia, stay tuned
Sunday, August 17
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Turkey
Diplomatic Negotiations and Peace Talks
Trump-Putin talks produced enough movement to justify Ukraine meeting - Rubio
Sunday, August 17
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South Africa
Washington could provide protection similar to NATO's Article 5 to Kiev, Trump's special envoy says
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Washington could provide protection similar to NATO's Article 5 to Kiev, Trump's special envoy says
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
(MAP) OF THESE TERRITORIES TRUMP GIVES PUTIN IN EXCHANGE FOR THE END OF THE WAR?! A KEY QUESTION awaits Zelenskiy tomorrow: "This is the core of the agreement"
Sunday, August 17
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Serbia
(MAP) OF THESE TERRITORIES TRUMP GIVES PUTIN IN EXCHANGE FOR THE END OF THE WAR?! A KEY QUESTION awaits Zelenskiy tomorrow: "This is the core of the agreement"
Sunday, August 17
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Serbia
Behind the scenes of the Alaska summit. Media: Zelensky reacted to Putin's words.
Saturday, August 16
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Poland
Behind the scenes of the Alaska summit. Media: Zelensky reacted to Putin's words.
Saturday, August 16
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Poland
Critical Analysis
The Alaska summit was a propaganda triumph for the Kremlin - Austrian political scientist
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
ONLINE: Telegraph: Putin's terms for peace are terrible, but they won't get any better
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
ONLINE: Telegraph: Putin's terms for peace are terrible, but they won't get any better
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
Marco Rubio: The United States may not find a solution to stop the war in Ukraine
Sunday, August 17
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Romania
Marco Rubio: The United States may not find a solution to stop the war in Ukraine
Sunday, August 17
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Romania
Controversial Moments
Lip reader deciphers what Putin shouted at Alaska meeting
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Forgot Trump's secret papers: New details about the meeting with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Sweden
Forgot Trump's secret papers: New details about the meeting with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Sweden
Chaos at Alaska press conference: Putin reportedly tells reporter "you're stupid"
Sunday, August 17
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Slovenia
Chaos at Alaska press conference: Putin reportedly tells reporter "you're stupid"
Sunday, August 17
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Slovenia
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