Witkoff meets with Putin over war in Ukraine, no ceasefire agreements announced
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 () Steve Witkoff's three-hour meeting with Putin yields little progress on Ukraine peace as Trump's tariff deadline approaches with no concrete results
After the fall of Chasiv Yar, Russian forces have seized control of the strategic Konstantinovka–Krasnoarmeisk highway — tightening their grip on eastern Ukraine. With both banks of the Kleban-Bykskoye Reservoir now under Russian control and troops advancing near key settlements, military...
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to take unprecedented action by leading America into direct control of humanitarian aid operations in Gaza. With starvation and famine gripping the region, Axios reports that Trump met privately with envoy Steve Witkoff after his return from Israel and Gaza, where he expressed outrage over Israel’s handling of the crisis. “He doesn’t want babies to starve,” a U.S. official said, adding that Trump is now fixated on the humanitarian collapse. Despite his reluctance, Trump is positioning the U.S. to take the lead—while pressuring Europe and Arab allies to contribute. With global pressure mounting and Gaza on the brink, this could mark a dramatic shift in America's involvement in the region.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may visit Russia on August 6 or 7 — just one or two days before the ceasefire deadline he has set for Moscow. If Russia fails to reach a peace deal with Ukraine by August 8, Trump says sweeping secondary tariffs will hit Russian oil and gas exports — and also target countries like India and China that continue to trade with Moscow.
Witkoff, who controversially met President Putin in April, drew criticism for echoing Kremlin narratives and using Russian translators during their talks. Despite his original role as Middle East envoy, Witkoff now appears to be Trump’s unofficial channel to Putin. The pressure is mounting: Trump says sanctions are ready, but also admitted Russia is “pretty good at avoiding them.” A critical moment is approaching, with diplomatic brinkmanship and global trade consequences at stake.
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Russia has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of refusing to accept the return of 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war, releasing what it claims is a full list of the captives. Moscow is portraying the move as a betrayal of Ukrainian soldiers, while Kyiv has yet to issue an official response. The revelation has ignited fierce debate on social media and fueled fresh tensions between the two nations amid the ongoing war.
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Two civilians were killed and at least 10 injured—including four children—after a massive Russian strike barrage on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed that 567 attacks were carried out in 24 hours across 16 settlements. Nine buildings were damaged in the Zaporizhzhia city district alone. As rescue operations scramble to contain the fallout, the latest assault underscores Russia’s continued aggression on front-line Ukrainian cities. Emergency responders remain on-site as fears of more strikes loom.
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Aerial visuals from Gaza reveal unprecedented levels of destruction caused by ongoing Israeli strikes, leveling entire cities and displacing over 90% of the population. The UN warns of man-made famine as land aid routes remain blocked, and airdrops are declared insufficient. With tens of thousands of women and children at risk, aid groups call the situation catastrophic. Accusations of war crimes intensify as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis spirals out of control, and international pressure mounts.
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