EU pushes for Ukraine's role in U.S.-Russia peace talks

Following intense pressure, Donald Trump agreed to hold a "virtual summit" via video conference with the 27 EU leaders on Wednesday, the 13th, before his face-to-face meeting with Putin in Alaska.

Trump-Putin summit: Europe's Ukraine demands

Europe insists that peace negotiations in Ukraine must not proceed without the participation of both Kyiv and European countries. In a related development, European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas is convening a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday, August 11, to discuss the next steps regarding Ukraine.

Trump delays China tariffs, imposes new duties

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, August 11, that postpones the implementation of new tariffs on goods imported from China for 90 days, CNBC reports, citing a White House official.

Witkoff misread Putin on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia

U.S. President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, who visited Moscow on August 6 for talks with Vladimir Putin, may have misunderstood the Russian leader, The Moscow Times reported, citing Bild, which in turn quoted German and Ukrainian officials.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the TRIPP corridor agreement

A declaration signed on August 8 in Washington by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and US President Donald Trump provides for the creation of a transport corridor through Armenian territory.

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, will meet on August 15 in Alaska to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, AFP reports.

Zelenskyy's firm stance on Ukraine's constitutional mandate

The answer to Ukraine's territorial problem is already provided for in the Constitution. No one will give this up, nor can they.

Ukraine gets reduced EU funding package

A new installment of aid from the European Union's Ukraine Facility will be granted to Kyiv, but in a reduced amount because not all conditions were met, according to Deutsche Welle.

Trump and Putin summit: A new Ukraine plan?

Russian President Vladimir Putin may request official recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories during an upcoming summit with Donald Trump, The Moscow Times reports, citing The Wall Street Journal and European and Ukrainian diplomats.

Zelenskyy, Tusk discuss peace as war pause nears

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, August 8, after a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that a pause in the war in Ukraine could be close, according to Reuters.

EU faces new Trump tariff amid trade deal criticism

Thursday, August 7th, was a day of mourning for European industries, businesses, and manufacturers.

Israel approves plan to control Gaza City

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to destroy the radical Islamist movement Hamas and take control of Gaza City, according to international agencies AP and Reuters, who announced the decision on Friday, August 8.