US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since meeting Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington last week. Trump’s conversation with Putin follows their last call on August 18, which interrupted his talks with Zelensky and European officials at the White House. The president described […]
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Russia and Iran discuss nuclear program ahead of European talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian discussed Iran’s nuclear program on Monday. The call came ahead of important talks between Iran and European powers. Britain, France, and Germany have threatened to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran. They want Iran to reduce uranium enrichment and cooperate with international inspectors. Iran will meet the […]
Erdogan backs inclusive peace talks on Ukraine in call with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Turkiye supports a peace process involving all parties in the Ukraine conflict. The Turkish presidency released a statement after the phone call, saying Erdogan emphasized Turkiye’s long-standing efforts for a just and lasting peace. Erdogan stressed that Turkiye has pushed for peace […]
Putin and Zelensky prepare for historic peace summit after Trump talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared set to hold a long-awaited peace summit following rapid discussions in Washington between Donald Trump and European leaders on Ukraine’s security. Hopes for progress rose after Trump revealed he had spoken with Putin, whom he recently met in Alaska, and began arranging a bilateral meeting […]
Trump, Putin end Ukraine summit without ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended their Alaska summit on Friday without a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. The three-hour meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson focused on ending the war but ended without major breakthroughs. Trump called the talks “extremely productive,” yet gave no clear outcome. Putin echoed hopes for peace but […]
Trump, Putin to face off in Alaska summit Friday at 11 a.m.
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at 11 a.m. Alaska time on Friday. The meeting will take place in Anchorage, Alaska. The White House confirmed the schedule on Thursday. This summit marks an important moment in US-Russia relations. Trump will leave the White House early Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. Eastern […]
Trump sees Putin summit as step toward Ukraine deal
US President Donald Trump said his upcoming Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin may not succeed but will serve as a key step toward a second, more decisive meeting on Ukraine. The two leaders are set to meet Friday at a US air base near Anchorage to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing war. […]
Zelensky meets UK PM ahead of crucial Trump-Putin peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday morning. The meeting comes one day before US President Donald Trump holds key peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Zelensky plans to align with allies and strengthen Ukraine’s stance ahead of the summit. The meeting will take […]
Putin and Kim pledge closer cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen ties during a phone call, just days ahead of Putin’s summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. The leaders spoke on Tuesday in a “warm comradely atmosphere” and confirmed their intent to boost cooperation in the future, the Korean […]
Euro zone yields hold steady ahead of key global events
Euro zone bond yields opened steady on Monday as investors prepared for a busy week with major global developments. Market liquidity remains thin ahead of important meetings and deadlines. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet on Friday in Alaska. This summit aims to discuss peace efforts for Ukraine, […]