US President Donald Trump welcomes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday for talks aiming to bring about a ceasefire and ultimately an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Noticeably absent from the meeting in Anchorage is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
However, Europe’s leaders have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a truce.
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Sir Ed Davey said he is "sceptical" about Donald Trump's ability to bring peace to Ukraine. "The problem is Ukraine is not up on the table, you can't have another country negotiating for another country," Mr Davey added.
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Trump en route to 'high stakes' meeting with Putin on Moscow's war in Ukraine — live updates
For the first time in a decade, Vladimir Putin will be on US soil for a much-anticipated meeting with Donald Trump. The US president believes he can convince Putin to make a deal to put an end to Moscow’s war against Ukraine, but he did not specify on what conditions the deal could be made.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov downplayed Donald Trump’s prediction that there is a 25% chance the upcoming Alaska summit with President Vladimir Putin could fail. Speaking ahead of the high-stakes talks, Lavrov said Russia would not engage in forecasting outcomes, emphasizing that Moscow has “arguments and a clear, definite position” ready for the meeting.
He credited U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s close associate, with laying much of the groundwork for the discussions and expressed hope that negotiations would continue into the next day. The Anchorage talks, already under global scrutiny, come at a time of tense U.S.-Russia relations and ongoing war in Ukraine. While Trump has framed the meeting as a potential breakthrough, Lavrov’s remarks signal confidence in Russia’s approach and suggest Moscow is prepared to stand firm. The world now watches to see if the dialogue will ease tensions or widen the divide.
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At least seven civilians killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on the eve of Trump-Putin meeting
The strikes, which damaged homes and a school, come ahead of a high-stakes peace summit between Presidents Trump and Putin.
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Just hours before his highly anticipated face-to-face with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, President Donald Trump has set off a political firestorm with one of his most explosive statements yet on the Ukraine war. Hinting at a major policy shift, Trump’s remarks are fueling speculation that he may be ready to scale back U.S. support for Kyiv — a move critics say could hand Moscow a strategic victory and leave Ukraine out in the cold. The timing, so close to the summit, has only amplified the shockwaves rippling through Washington, Kyiv, and global diplomatic circles.
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At Alaska’s Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base, home to over 32,000 troops, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin come face-to-face in a tense, high-stakes meeting. Set against the icy backdrop of America’s northern frontier, the base’s strategic importance and massive military presence add to the drama of this historic encounter, as the world watches for diplomatic breakthroughs—or confrontations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to meet Donald Trump in Alaska is raising eyebrows worldwide. Choosing U.S. soil—especially land that was once part of Russia—adds symbolic weight to the talks. Analysts say the venue alone gives Trump a psychological edge before discussions begin, with implications for U.S.-Russia relations, trade, and the Ukraine war.
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Ukraine is facing its worst manpower crisis since the start of the war with Russia, with The Telegraph reporting that at least 650,000 fighting-age men have fled the country since 2022. Many others are hiding within Ukraine or bribing officials to avoid conscription. The draft evasion problem is spiraling as Russian forces push forward in Donetsk, with military analysts warning of severe infantry shortages and failing drone operations.
Reports suggest desertions have surged to nearly 400,000, while disturbing videos show Ukrainian draft officers violently detaining men in what locals call “busification.” Even support roles like mechanics and radar operators are being reassigned to frontline combat. Thousands have attempted dangerous border escapes, some ending in fatalities. Ukrainian commanders warn the situation is becoming unsustainable, threatening the country’s ability to continue the fight.
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Protesters rally over Zelenskyy’s exclusion from Trump–Putin summit
Protesters in Anchorage, Alaska, opposed US President Donald Trump meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Zelenskyy and European leaders will attend talks after Alaska summit with Putin, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after the Alaska summit, where the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be joined by Trump and possibly by some European leaders.
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President Donald Trump hinted at plans for a landmark three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his Alaska summit with Putin. Speaking ahead of the talks, Trump called the second meeting “more important,” expressing hope both leaders could “get along” to advance peace in Ukraine. The proposal signals Trump’s intent to take a central role in brokering an end to the conflict, raising speculation over potential breakthroughs or renewed tensions in the war.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left Downing Street after a high-profile meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just hours before Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska..
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