Russia Ukraine conflict resolution

‘I will have to do all the talking’: Trump hints at central role in Russia-Ukraine talks; says Zelenskyy, Putin hate each other

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is difficult, citing personal hostility between the two leaders. “The hatred between Zelenskyy and Putin is unfathomable, they hate each other so much they can’t breathe,” Trump told reporters.He added that the “hatred” […]

‘Best one’: Zelenskyy says he had a ‘very good conversation’; European leaders thank Trump

Trump and Zelenskyy pose for a group photo with European leaders before heading for their meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very good conversation” with US President Donald Trump ahead of their multilateral meeting with other European leaders.“I think that we had a very good conversation with President Trump,” he said. “We […]

‘If Trump were president in 2022, there would be no war’: Putin after Alaska meeting; US President says no deal with Russia over Ukraine conflict

President Donald Trump greets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. AP/PTI(AP08_16_2025_000011A) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday claimed that he would not have invaded Ukraine if Joe Biden had not been in office, a remark seen as courting Donald Trump, even as US tariff threats persist. “I’d like […]