US-Russia summit: What to know about the Trump-Putin meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska on Friday, August 15.

Warning for Moldovans: High wildfire risk in Greece

Moldovan citizens currently in, transiting through, or planning to travel to Greece are being cautioned by the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Athens about the ongoing high risk of forest fires. The Greek authorities issued this warning in response to extreme weather conditions, which include very high temperatures, low humidity, lack of rainfall, and strong winds.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // Trump and Putin in Alaska: Last European call

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on August 15, marking their first meeting since 2019. Notably, no EU representatives will be present at this meeting. In response to recent calls from Europe, Trump stated that European nations could participate in future peace talks. However, he emphasized that he would not sign any agreement with Putin regarding peace in Ukraine without the involvement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives.

Russian authorities violate secure messaging rights on WhatsApp app.

The company issued an official statement after Russian authorities restricted the use of WhatsApp and Telegram for residents of the country.

Russia advances in Ukraine before Putin-Trump meeting

Over the past few days, Russian troops have made an unexpected advance on Ukraine's eastern front near the city of Dobropillia, penetrating several kilometers into Kyiv-controlled territory.

Details emerge on Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage

The U.S. administration and the Kremlin have scheduled a summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

Romanian president meets Zelenskyy to discuss peace

Romania's President, Nicușor Dan, announced on Tuesday that he spoke on the phone with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to convey the need for "a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine."

Ukraine announces territorial gains before summit

Ukraine has recaptured two villages in the eastern Sumy region, the Kyiv army announced.

Ukraine sovereignty focus of EU leaders’ statement

European Union leaders have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty in the face of Russia's war of aggression and state that no peace talks can happen without representatives from Kyiv.

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.