Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia refusing ceasefire ‘complicates the situation’ for ending war

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Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:43:01 +0300

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia refusing ceasefire ‘complicates the situation’ for ending war

Before Washington meeting with Donald Trump, Zelenskyy says Russia rebuffing calls for ceasefire makes it harder to achieve peace deal to end the more than three-year-old conflict. What we know on day 1,271.

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www.independent.co.uk

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Marco Rubio confronted by news anchor over past opposition to ‘deal’ with Putin

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www.independent.co.uk

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www.independent.co.uk

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:17:04 +0300

Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin

European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.

www.nytimes.com

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:06:20 +0300

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www.independent.co.uk

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:34:31 +0300

Zelenskyy faces daunting trip to the White House – but this time he will not be alone

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Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:37:23 +0300

Europe will not tolerate peace that is merely another word for capitulation, says EU ambassador to Ukraine

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www.pravda.com.ua

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The Guardian view on the Alaska summit: there must be no more gifts to Vladimir Putin | Editorial

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Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why.

The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the root causes of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political...

www.nytimes.com

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Trump plans one-on-one talks with Zelenskyy before European leaders join — Bild

This information was published by the German tabloidBild, citing informed sources within the German government.First, Trump will meet only with the Ukrainian president. Only then will he be joine...

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