Alternative Takes
The World's Current Take
Trump leans toward supporting Putin's plan. Alaska summit reshuffles the cards in the Ukraine war.
Saturday, August 16
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Morocco
Trump and Putin met at an airport in Alaska
Friday, August 15
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Ukraine
Trump and Putin met at an airport in Alaska
Friday, August 15
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Ukraine
Melania Trump delivered a "peace letter" to Vladimir Putin during the Alaska summit.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Melania Trump delivered a "peace letter" to Vladimir Putin during the Alaska summit.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Trump and Putin met in Alaska
Friday, August 15
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Czech Republic
Trump and Putin met in Alaska
Friday, August 15
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Czech Republic
Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold
Friday, August 15
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France
Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold
Friday, August 15
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France
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand and suggests Putin plan could bring peace
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand and suggests Putin plan could bring peace
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
European leaders praised Trump's efforts to push for peace in Ukraine after his meeting with Putin.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
European leaders praised Trump's efforts to push for peace in Ukraine after his meeting with Putin.
Saturday, August 16
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Argentina
Trump: We've made great progress with Putin, I'd advise Zelensky to make a deal
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Trump: We've made great progress with Putin, I'd advise Zelensky to make a deal
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Critical of Trump/Putin
Putin seduces Trump in Alaska
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Saturday, August 16
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Saudi Arabia
Trump fails in his appeasement diplomacy with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump fails in his appeasement diplomacy with Putin
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Trump-Putin summit in Ukraine called 'stomach-turning' and 'shameful'
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Trump-Putin summit in Ukraine called 'stomach-turning' and 'shameful'
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Nauseating charade as Putin comes out of international purgatory on Trump’s red carpet
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Nauseating charade as Putin comes out of international purgatory on Trump’s red carpet
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Putin wriggles off the hook yet again, Trump is the clear loser, and Ukrainians are furious
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Putin wriggles off the hook yet again, Trump is the clear loser, and Ukrainians are furious
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Ukraine remained under the red carpet that Trump and Putin walked on (editor-in-chief's comment)
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Ukraine remained under the red carpet that Trump and Putin walked on (editor-in-chief's comment)
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Putin and Trump images that embitter every decent person
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Putin and Trump images that embitter every decent person
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Neutral/Factual Reporting
Pomp and flattery – but no Ukraine ceasefire – as Trump-Putin talks end without a deal
Saturday, August 16
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France
Trump and Putin end meeting in Alaska with no deal on Ukraine but insist 'progress' was made
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
Trump and Putin end meeting in Alaska with no deal on Ukraine but insist 'progress' was made
Saturday, August 16
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Ireland
What did Putin and Trump talk about in Alaska?
Friday, August 15
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Latvia
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What did Putin and Trump talk about in Alaska?
Friday, August 15
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Latvia
Putin and Trump meet in Alaska, in pictures
Friday, August 15
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Spain
Putin and Trump meet in Alaska, in pictures
Friday, August 15
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Spain
Trump and Putin begin high-stakes talks aimed at 'pursuing peace'
Saturday, August 16
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China
Trump and Putin begin high-stakes talks aimed at 'pursuing peace'
Saturday, August 16
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China
Trump and Putin Praise Alaska Talks as Productive – No Ceasefire Deal Reached
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
Trump and Putin Praise Alaska Talks as Productive – No Ceasefire Deal Reached
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump. The first such event in years.
Friday, August 15
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Poland
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump. The first such event in years.
Friday, August 15
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Poland
Focus on Zelensky/Ukraine
Zelensky maintains faith in Trump, but his country believes the US has left them in the lurch again.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Zelenskyy says will meet Trump in Washington, ready for cooperation
Saturday, August 16
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United Arab Emirates
Zelenskyy says will meet Trump in Washington, ready for cooperation
Saturday, August 16
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United Arab Emirates
"THERE WILL BE NO WITHDRAWAL FROM THE DONBAS" Zelensky rejected Putin's and Trump's plan
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
"THERE WILL BE NO WITHDRAWAL FROM THE DONBAS" Zelensky rejected Putin's and Trump's plan
Saturday, August 16
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Serbia
We need to achieve lasting peace, not a pause between invasions - Zelensky after conversation with Trump and EU leaders
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
We need to achieve lasting peace, not a pause between invasions - Zelensky after conversation with Trump and EU leaders
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky heads to Washington to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Ukrainian President Zelensky heads to Washington to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Zelensky Heads to Washington After Trump Debrief Call
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Zelensky Heads to Washington After Trump Debrief Call
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Kyiv Protesters to Trump: Don’t Trade Land – Bring Our People Home
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Kyiv Protesters to Trump: Don’t Trade Land – Bring Our People Home
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Speculation on Outcomes
FT: Putin asked Trump to hand over Donetsk in exchange for freezing front line
Saturday, August 16
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Greece
Trump reveals that Putin offered to freeze the front in Ukraine in exchange for ceding Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Trump reveals that Putin offered to freeze the front in Ukraine in exchange for ceding Donetsk
Saturday, August 16
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Mexico
Trump proposes giving part of Ukrainian territory to Russia
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Trump proposes giving part of Ukrainian territory to Russia
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Putin proposed to Trump a land swap in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Putin proposed to Trump a land swap in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Bloomberg: Putin made it clear to Trump what territories he wants
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Bloomberg: Putin made it clear to Trump what territories he wants
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
New York Times: Putin asked for Donbass in exchange for ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
New York Times: Putin asked for Donbass in exchange for ceasefire
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
FT: Putin is willing to stop troops in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions. He said what he demands to end the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
FT: Putin is willing to stop troops in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions. He said what he demands to end the war in Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Slovakia
Russian Perspective
Russia is ecstatic: "Putin is the best, he hasn't conceded anything, and we continue to advance on the ground." And now the ruble is soaring.
Saturday, August 16
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Italy
Pro-Kremlin Russian media celebrates Putin-Trump summit
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Pro-Kremlin Russian media celebrates Putin-Trump summit
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Russian Politician Calls for Zelensky’s Arrest If He Rejects Summit Agreements
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Russian Politician Calls for Zelensky’s Arrest If He Rejects Summit Agreements
Saturday, August 16
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Ukraine
Putin satisfied with summit – “Brings us closer to the desired solutions”
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Putin satisfied with summit – “Brings us closer to the desired solutions”
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Russian propaganda channels are buzzing after the Alaska talks
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
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Russian propaganda channels are buzzing after the Alaska talks
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
European Reactions
Reactions after the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. Keir Starmer: Peace in Ukraine "closer than ever" / Ukrainian press: "Disgusting. Shameful. Useless" / Pro-Kremlin Russian press: "Important step towards peace" / What Nicușor Dan says
Saturday, August 16
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Romania
Merz on Ukraine summit: "Trump is very pleased with himself"
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Merz on Ukraine summit: "Trump is very pleased with himself"
Saturday, August 16
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Germany
Baltic and Nordic countries issue statement after Trump-Putin meeting
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
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Baltic and Nordic countries issue statement after Trump-Putin meeting
Saturday, August 16
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Latvia
European leaders' statement after the Alaska summit. Tusk among the signatories. "We are ready."
Saturday, August 16
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Poland
European leaders' statement after the Alaska summit. Tusk among the signatories. "We are ready."
Saturday, August 16
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Poland
The main European leaders, again with Pedro Sánchez excluded, agree on their position after the failure of the Alaska summit between Putin and Trump.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
The main European leaders, again with Pedro Sánchez excluded, agree on their position after the failure of the Alaska summit between Putin and Trump.
Saturday, August 16
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Spain
Analysis and Expert Opinion
Israeli defense analyst: Trump-Putin meeting showed what lies ahead for European countries and Ukraine
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Body language expert reveals Trump and Putin's key giveaways from their Alaska summit
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Body language expert reveals Trump and Putin's key giveaways from their Alaska summit
Saturday, August 16
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United Kingdom
Experts who observed the Trump-Putin meeting had their say
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Experts who observed the Trump-Putin meeting had their say
Saturday, August 16
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Lithuania
Lip Reading: What Trump and Putin Really Said
Saturday, August 16
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Slovenia
Lip Reading: What Trump and Putin Really Said
Saturday, August 16
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Slovenia
Worrying signs in Trump's body language reveal something completely different from what he says
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
Worrying signs in Trump's body language reveal something completely different from what he says
Saturday, August 16
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Hungary
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