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European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Behind the scenes of the Alaska summit. Media: Zelensky reacted to Putin's words.
Saturday, August 16
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Poland
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
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Greece
The video conference of European leaders with Zelenskyy has been completed
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
The video conference of European leaders with Zelenskyy has been completed
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
This is why Putin and Zelensky insist on the destroyed Donbass, for which hundreds of thousands died.
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
This is why Putin and Zelensky insist on the destroyed Donbass, for which hundreds of thousands died.
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Before meeting in Washington: Ukrainians in Switzerland: "Little hope for a fair solution"
Sunday, August 17
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Switzerland
Before meeting in Washington: Ukrainians in Switzerland: "Little hope for a fair solution"
Sunday, August 17
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Switzerland
Ukraine: Europeans in Washington with a unified line
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
Ukraine: Europeans in Washington with a unified line
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
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
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
Lip reader deciphers what Putin shouted at Alaska meeting
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Lip reader deciphers what Putin shouted at Alaska meeting
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
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
The Alaska summit was a propaganda triumph for the Kremlin - Austrian political scientist
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
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
Putin's Demands and Proposals
Putin has agreed Ukraine can have 'NATO-style' security guarantee, Trump envoy says
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
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
Putin accepts 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine, Trump's envoy claims. What else Putin would have accepted following the meeting
Sunday, August 17
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Romania
Putin accepts 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine, Trump's envoy claims. What else Putin would have accepted following the meeting
Sunday, August 17
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Romania
Putin agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine in talks with Trump, says Witkoff
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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 agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine in talks with Trump, reports Witkoff
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
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Putin agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine in talks with Trump, reports Witkoff
Sunday, August 17
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Latvia
Witkoff: Putin agrees to security guarantees for Kiev and territorial concessions
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
Witkoff: Putin agrees to security guarantees for Kiev and territorial concessions
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
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 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
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
Putin demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainians from Donetsk and Luhansk regions, writes FT
Saturday, August 16
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Czech Republic
Putin demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainians from Donetsk and Luhansk regions, writes FT
Saturday, August 16
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Czech Republic
Zelensky's Position
Zelensky: – Current front lines should be the starting point for peace negotiations
Sunday, August 17
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Norway
Zelensky and von der Leyen sent a tough message to Trump about Putin's demands
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Zelensky and von der Leyen sent a tough message to Trump about Putin's demands
Sunday, August 17
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Hungary
Ukraine's Zelensky to meet Trump on Monday after Alaska summit fails to secure ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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France
Ukraine's Zelensky to meet Trump on Monday after Alaska summit fails to secure ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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France
Zelensky explained where the discussion of the territorial issue with Russia should begin
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
Zelensky explained where the discussion of the territorial issue with Russia should begin
Sunday, August 17
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Ukraine
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
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
Zelensky: Ukraine will not hand over territories that Russia has not occupied
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
Zelensky: Ukraine will not hand over territories that Russia has not occupied
Sunday, August 17
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Greece
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
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
Trump's Diplomatic Efforts
Trump, behind the scenes of his phone call to Zelensky: "Here are the territories Putin wants for peace." Then came the discussion of "NATO-style" guarantees (proposed by Italy).
Saturday, August 16
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Italy
Trump Teases ‘Big Progress On Russia’ But Zelenskyy Sees ‘No Signs Of Trilateral’ With Putin
Sunday, August 17
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India
Trump Teases ‘Big Progress On Russia’ But Zelenskyy Sees ‘No Signs Of Trilateral’ With Putin
Sunday, August 17
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India
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
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
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
Sunday, August 17
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Australia
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
Sunday, August 17
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Australia
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Sunday, August 17
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Singapore
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Sunday, August 17
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Singapore
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Australia
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand after Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Australia
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
US Perspective
Rubio does not rule out US security guarantees for Ukraine – Putin apparently agrees
Sunday, August 17
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Germany
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
'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
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
Trump-Putin talks produced enough movement to justify Ukraine meeting - Rubio
Sunday, August 17
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South Africa
Trump-Putin talks produced enough movement to justify Ukraine meeting - Rubio
Sunday, August 17
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South Africa
The US envoy: "Putin has said he won't attack any other country. And he has approved guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5."
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
The US envoy: "Putin has said he won't attack any other country. And he has approved guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5."
Sunday, August 17
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Italy
Other Countries' Reactions
The World's Current Take
Why is Zelenskyy bringing a posse of European leaders to the US for peace talks?
Sunday, August 17
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United Kingdom
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
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Ukraine
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
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
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
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Saudi Arabia
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump
Sunday, August 17
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Saudi Arabia
European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
Sunday, August 17
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United Arab Emirates
European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
Sunday, August 17
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United Arab Emirates
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
ONLINE: EU leaders head to Washington with Zelensky. Including Trump's favorite
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
ONLINE: EU leaders head to Washington with Zelensky. Including Trump's favorite
Sunday, August 17
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Slovakia
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
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
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Germany
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