Trump pressures Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes meeting – POLITICO
Zelenskyy put out his own message shortly thereafter, reiterating that “we all share a strong desire to end…
Ukraine’s kidnapped children could push Russia and Belarus onto terrorism sponsor list – NBC
According to her, the information came from a source familiar with the bill. “Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and…
Von der Leyen sees 19th sanctions package against Russia in early September – POLITICO
Von der Leyen stressed that existing measures have proven effective against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war effort, highlighting…
Lithuania calls on EU to toughen sanctions on Russia, increase support for Ukraine
In his post, Budrys emphasized that a just and lasting peace in Ukraine is the top priority. According…
Slovakia’s Fico parrots Kremlin in remarks on Putin-Trump summit – POLITICO
“The Alaska summit accomplished several tasks,” Fico said. “For the first time, it rejected a black-and-white view of…
Latvia’s president warns – Weeks ahead to show whether Putin seeks peace
According to him, the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska should…
Putin’s Alaska triumph – POLITICO
The highly anticipated and hastily arranged Alaska summit was never likely to mirror the map-redrawing summit of Yalta,…
No deal reached at Russia-Ukraine war summit in Alaska; leaders praise ‘extremely productive’ talks
President Donald Trump talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.…
Leaders shake hands in Alaska as talks on Russia-Ukraine war begin
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not answer questions from reporters while posing earlier today for…
EU urges China to drop sanctions on Lithuanian banks amid tensions over Russia and Taiwan
The European Union called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian banks in retaliation for EU…
EU financial support to Ukraine
In 2023, in order to continue supporting Ukraine, the EU budget enabled €19.5 billion in short-term assistance, including an unprecedented…
EU leaders sound upbeat after Ukraine call with Trump. They could be in for a rude awakening. – POLITICO
Holidaying in the U.K., Vance spent Saturday at the country retreat of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where…