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Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin meeting
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Army chief vows to respect Hawaii culture and environment, but 60-day timeline is questioned
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll has a vision for soldiers in the Pacific, and part of it centers on renegotiating leases for Hawaii lands the service has trained on for decades that expire in 2029. Driscoll recently embarked on a tour of the...

Nordic Baltic Eight reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy comments
Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: AFP via Getty Images The countries of the Nordic Baltic Eight have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine following talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, stressing the...

Ukraine: Trump pushing ahead with diplomacy despite no breakthrough
Vladimir Putin is reported to have told President Trump that he wanted a Ukrainian withdrawal from two eastern regions, in return for Russia freezing front lines elsewhere. Show more Vladimir Putin has reportedly demanded a Ukrainian withdrawal...

Stage Set To End Ukraine War
The much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska did not bring an immediate result to end the war in Ukraine but kicked off a process towards that direction. Their talks remained...

Ukrainians at Irondequoit festival: Peace deal must not involve giving up territory
The day's major News events, business reports, sports updates, Rochester area weather information and tomorrow's forecast are presented by the News10NBC Team. IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. – Ukrainians at Irondequoit’s Ukrainian Festival are feeling cautious...

Skipping Ceasefires: How Trump’s Quest for Glory Risks Ukraine and Europe
Peace is a powerful word. It promises relief from bloodshed, a return to stability and the hope of rebuilding shattered lives. Yet, peace can also be wielded as a political tool, shaped more by personal ambition than by careful diplomacy. Donald...

The United Nations highlight the need for peaceful resolution, while Trump and Putin prepare to meet on Ukraine
The UN underlines that any effort or peace agreement must comply with the principles of Charter of the United NationsIncluding respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Addressing journalists on Thursday, UN spokesperson...

Russia 'complicating' end to war, says Zelensky as Trump urges Ukraine to agree to Moscow peace deal
Asya Robins & Tabby WilsonBBC News ShareSave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war. "We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has...

Russia-Ukraine war: Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin’s demand for Ukraine to cede Donetsk for peace
A source with knowledge of the matter said Putin “de facto demands that Ukraine leave Donbas”, which consists of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine. “Trump is inclined to support it,” the source said. In return, the United States...
Senators Eye Terror Label for Russia Over Ukrainian Kids
Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., are considering legislation that would designate Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism over the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. The bill cites media reports and Ukrainian...

Putin, Trump take step to peace, Zelensky will try to disrupt progress — Ukraine’s ex-PM
MOSCOW, August 16. /TASS/. The latest meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska marked a significant step toward establishing long-term peace in Ukraine. However, the country’s former Prime Minister...

Trump ready to hear Russia's concerns, eliminate root causes of Ukrainian crisis — expert
MOSCOW, August 16. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has demonstrated a willingness to listen attentively to Russia’s security concerns and to seek a comprehensive resolution to the Ukraine conflict by addressing its root causes, said Professor...

Global warming? Is Yalta in Alaska now?
World War II ended 80 years ago. That means that much of the shape of the world as we know it was pressed into being then. The concentration camps, with their walking skeletons and ash piles, were liberated then. Nuclear bombs were unleashed then....

Ukraine war latest: Trump, Putin fail to reach deal to end war in Ukraine
Key developments on Aug. 15: Trump, Putin fail to reach deal to end war in Ukraine Ukraine strikes Russian port used for Iranian arms shipments, military says Ukrainian unit claims Pokrovsk cleared of Russian saboteurs 'Target hit' — Ukraine...

Putin demands Zelensky surrenders Donetsk region as condition for ending war in Ukraine
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After an inconclusive summit, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance
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Putin demands Zelensky surrenders Donestsk region as condition for ending war in Ukraine
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Ukraine aid leader from Portland area shares hope, concern over Alaska summit
PORTLAND, Ore. — The eyes of the world are on Alaska, where President Trump met with Russia’s President Putin to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is counting on America. Ahead...

Recents Steps in the Ukraine Crisis 2025: Putin-Trump Talks Signal a Turning Point Amid Rising Hope
Amid rising tensions, Putin and Trump’s Alaska meeting marks a pivotal moment in the Ukraine crisis, opening new diplomatic channels for peace and bilateral cooperation. Related: 5 Critical Truths About the Trump Zelenski Call After Putin Summit:...