Witkoff may have misunderstood Putin's peace terms

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.

Trump's peace route: Geopolitics in the South Caucasus

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, Putin to discuss Ukraine war in Alaska summit

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 rejects territorial concessions as Trump-Putin summit looms

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

EU cuts Ukraine aid over unfulfilled reforms

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.

Putin's potential Ukraine deal with Trump

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.

Tusk suggests Ukraine war pause is close

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.

Trump's 15% tariff and the future of EU trade

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

Israel's war on Hamas: Gaza City offensive looms

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.

France battles largest wildfire in decades

France is battling its largest wildfire in decades. At least one person is dead and 13 are injured, including residents and firefighters.

Trump to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for a "historic peace summit" aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

Experts: Putin's peace offer masks Ukraine's capitulation

Russia will likely try to use the upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to convince the U.S. president of its good intentions for peace, while continuing to pursue maximalist goals—the total capitulation of Ukraine, according to several experts cited by the Russian service of The Moscow Times.