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the negotiation

Zelensky in Washington on Monday: "We are open to a three-way summit with Putin and ready to work for peace."

The Ukrainian president, invited by Trump, told Fox: "Now it's his job to close the deal. If I were him, I would do it. Russia is a great power, Ukraine is not."

epaselect epa12303523 US President Donald Trump (R) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meet to negotiate at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025. EPA/SERGEY BOBYLEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the reactions

Ukrainians are furious: "The summit is disgusting, shameful, and pointless. They'll get red carpet treatment, while we'll face public humiliation."

The Kyiv Independent: "No longer an international pariah, the Russian dictator was beaming from the moment he stepped off the plane onto US soil."

the summit in Alaska

Reuters: "Melania's letter to the tsar about children in Ukraine"

A letter that her husband, the president, allegedly delivered directly to Putin. Kiev: "Thousands kidnapped by Moscow."

epa12303721 Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a joint news conference following their meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, 15 August 2025. EPA/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the summit in Alaska

No agreement on Ukraine, Trump: "Putin wants a peace agreement." Europe: "No vetoes on NATO and the EU."

A three-hour face-to-face meeting with the Tsar, amidst red carpets and applause, Meloni: "Finally, a glimmer of hope is opening up."

La stretta di mano fra Putin e Trump alla fine della conferenza stampa

The summit

Trump-Putin summit: "Great progress." The Tsar: "Europe must understand our efforts."

Joint press conference of the two presidents at the end of the discussion on Ukraine in Alaska, which lasted almost three hours.

the summit

Trump: "Ceasefire today or I won't be happy."

The US president speaks on Air Force One ahead of his meeting with Putin.

Manchester

Two easyJet planes collide on the ground before takeoff: the wings of the two planes become intertwined.

Manchester Airport crash: 'Violent impact,' passenger says

the summit

The world's eyes are on Alaska, with the Trump-Putin summit starting at 9 p.m. Lavrov arrives wearing a Soviet sweatshirt.

"We know we have arguments, a clear and understandable position. We will present it," said the Russian Foreign Minister.

middle East

Smotrich and the 3,400 West Bank settlements: "There will no longer be a Palestinian state to recognize."

A plan frozen for 20 years, but now revitalized with the occupation of Gaza: Netanyahu and Trump have given the green light.

Ukraine

Putin breaks his silence: "Trump is making sincere efforts for peace." Donald Trump: "There will be a territorial swap."

The words of the two leaders on the eve of the highly anticipated summit in Alaska

middle East

Israel continues to push forward, Smotrich: "3,400 settlements approved, farewell to the idea of a Palestinian state."

Tel Aviv's far-right hawk announces a new settlement plan

epaselect epa12297944 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attend a press conference following a video call with other heads of state ahead of a summit between the US and Russian leaders, in Berlin, Germany, 13 August 2025. EPA/FILIP SINGER

the war in Ukraine

Summit with EU leaders and Zelensky, Trump: "Excellent conversation, 10/10."

The Ukrainian president: "Putin doesn't want peace." Meloni: "The West needs unity of purpose and the ability to engage in dialogue."

The message

Madonna's appeal to the Pope: "Go to Gaza before it's too late; he's the only one they can't deny entry to."

The pop star on X to Leo XIV: "The suffering is unacceptable. Bring light to those children."

epa12294027 Traditional Russian wooden Matryoshka dolls depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) on display for sale at a souvenir market in Moscow, Russia, 11 August 2025. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Ukraine

Trump and Putin meet at the Anchorage military base. Zelensky: "I won't give up Donbass."

The Ukrainian president fears that the two leaders will reach an agreement that goes beyond his head and reiterates: "I will not make concessions."

middle East

Netanyahu: "I will allow Gaza residents to leave."

Israeli Prime Minister appeals to countries seeking to help the Palestinians: "Open your doors to them."

USA

Trump deploys the National Guard to Washington: "It's worse than Bogota and Baghdad."

"I will save the capital from crime, overrun by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, gangs of wild youths, drug-addicted maniacs and homeless people."