Trump says US troops won't defend Ukraine and warns Kyiv NATO membership is 'impossible'
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () Trump said after his meeting in Alaska last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Putin was open to the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine could soon receive NATO-like security guarantees as Zelensky visits Washington with top EU leaders. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff claims Russia has for the first time conceded to allowing America to provide “Article 5-style protections” to Ukraine—a breakthrough in negotiations. The proposed...
In a fiery press briefing, Leavitt ruled out "American boots on the ground" in Ukraine, firmly shutting down the possibility of direct U.S. troop deployment. But in a surprise twist, she hinted that Trump is considering aerial support — raising the prospect of U.S. jets flying near or over Russian-controlled territory.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fiercely pushed back at a reporter who accused President Trump of disrespecting Europe during his latest call with Vladimir Putin. The heated exchange turned into a tense briefing-room showdown, highlighting deep divisions over Trump’s approach to Moscow and European allies.
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Just days after Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin, the fragile hope of a Trump–Putin–Zelensky trilateral summit is in jeopardy. Russia has launched fresh strikes on Ukraine, leaving at least 21 people dead and casting doubt on the prospects of meaningful negotiations. As questions mount over whether Moscow is testing Trump’s resolve or sabotaging peace efforts altogether, the bombing underscores the volatility of the conflict
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump during a recent call he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Responding to reporters, Leavitt stressed that Trump personally heard the commitment from Putin and shared it transparently with the media. While Kremlin statements appeared less firm, the White House insists both Russia and Ukraine are working with the Trump administration to make the bilateral meeting happen—signaling a potential new chapter in the tense Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Muscovites are reacting with a mix of hope, skepticism, and outrage as face-to-face talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky are reportedly back on the table. While some see it as a crucial step toward a ceasefire and a potential win-win outcome, others question Zelensky’s legitimacy and doubt any progress can be made. From Red Square to the Kremlin embankment, opinions reveal a city divided over whether these talks could finally end the war—or simply become another stalemate.
Donald Trump has signaled a pro-Putin stance — insisting that Ukraine must compromise to end the war. According to Trump, Kyiv should drop its NATO ambitions and accept Russia’s hold over Crimea as part of a settlement. The comments have sparked outrage among Ukraine’s supporters while emboldening Moscow, raising fears that Trump’s approach could reshape the balance of the war
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Putin has reportedly conceded to Donald Trump’s push for an “Article 5-like” pact. a NATO-style guarantee that could allow Washington to retaliate directly if Moscow strikes Ukraine again. The move signals a dramatic shift in U.S.-Russia dynamics, raising questions over whether America would now be bound to act militarily against Russia. As the war drags on and Trump presses his high-stakes diplomacy, the world watches to see if this pact marks the end of Putin’s leverage or the start of an even riskier confrontation.
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The historic Trump–Zelensky–EU summit in Washington brought urgent calls for a Ukraine ceasefire, sharp clashes over NATO and security guarantees, and united pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside European leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, the European Commission, and NATO at the White House. From Zelensky hailing his “best ever” meeting with Trump to heated debates over territory and Ukraine’s future, this summit could redefine the path toward peace. Watch the full highlights and key takeaways.
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The high-stakes White House summit between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and EU leaders has ended in deadlock. Trump pushed a radical shift from Biden’s massive aid packages to direct U.S. weapons sales via EU partners, while Putin dismissed the peace framework as a direct threat to Russia. With “territorial adjustments” floated as part of a land-for-peace approach, the summit has exposed deep divides on the future of Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump has ruled out sending U.S. ground troops to Ukraine, telling Volodymyr Zelensky that Washington may only provide air support if the conflict escalates further. The announcement underscores Trump’s push to limit America’s direct military involvement while still signaling U.S. backing for Kyiv.
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Zelensky has challenged Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks — floating the possibility of a land-for-peace deal. The bold move signals Kyiv’s readiness to consider territorial compromises if it ends the war, but also raises alarms about sovereignty, security, and long-term stability. With Russia’s intentions unclear and global powers watching closely, the world now waits to see if Putin will accept Zelensky’s dare
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a scathing attack on European leaders after their White House talks with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Medvedev claimed the “anti-Russian warmongering coalition” failed to challenge Trump and instead “surrendered” and “sucked up” to him. He ridiculed Zelensky as “the Kiev clown,” suggesting Ukraine may abandon any guarantees offered. The jibe comes after tense Washington meetings where Trump dismissed European calls for a quick ceasefire, instead signaling flexibility on long-term security structures.
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Following the high-stakes Alaska summit with Putin and the White House meetings with Zelensky and European leaders, global attention turns to the new Russia-Ukraine map. This live coverage breaks down the latest territorial changes, border adjustments, and geopolitical implications under Putin’s influence, with Trump reportedly giving his nod and Zelensky sidelined. Watch full analysis, expert reactions, and what this means for Europe and the world.
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A major rift has erupted in Europe as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reportedly clashed with French President Emmanuel Macron over the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. According to Corriere della Sera, Macron pushed for a European deployment, while Meloni sharply opposed the idea, warning that Russia’s massive army made such moves unrealistic. “How many soldiers should we send to match 1.3 million Russians?” she allegedly asked. The confrontation came just before Meloni, Macron, and other leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House for high-stakes talks with Donald Trump following his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. While Macron continues to float a “coalition of the willing,” Meloni favors NATO-style protections without direct deployment. Germany, Poland, Spain, Romania, and Croatia also reject sending troops, leaving Europe divided as fears grow that NATO boots on the ground could ignite World War III.
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Russian media released footage showing troops storming Ukrainian positions in Zaporizhzhia using a captured U.S.-made M113 armored vehicle flying both Russian and American flags. Kyiv slammed the move as a propaganda stunt designed to mock U.S. support and undermine Western unity. The video emerged just after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, which Moscow hailed as ending its isolation. Ukraine’s presidential office called the footage “the height of insolence,” warning it was part of Russia’s campaign to sabotage alliances and spread disinformation.
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A historic confrontation is unfolding in Washington as President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, joined by key European leaders including Macron, Merz, Meloni, Starmer, von der Leyen, Stubb, and NATO’s Mark Rutte. This comes after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, where he backed a plan for Ukraine to cede Crimea and parts of Donbas, abandon NATO, and accept neutrality. Europe and Kyiv fiercely reject this “surrender deal,” warning it rewards Russian aggression and threatens NATO itself. Trump’s transactional “America First” diplomacy—focused on quick wins and cutting U.S. military spending—clashes directly with Europe’s push for long-term security and continued military aid. As Russia intensifies strikes, Europe views concessions as catastrophic. Tensions inside the White House are boiling: will this meeting end in compromise, or spark a full-scale rift between America and Europe that could reshape global order?
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