Tag: Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Trump Rules Out US Troops in Ukraine, Explores Alternative Security Guarantees: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, addressing reporters on Tuesday, stressed that while “US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine,” Trump is determined to ensure long-term security arrangements in Europe.

August 20, 2025

White House Accuses Media of Undermining Trump’s Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Talks

In a post on X, Vance wrote, “Karoline Leavitt is lighting the American media up for lying about our negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.”

August 20, 2025

Trump pauses Zelenskyy-EU talks to call Putin, explores trilateral peace meeting

A European official confirmed that Trump paused the negotiations in Washington to make the call, which lasted about 40 minutes.

August 19, 2025

Trump says Putin open to Ukraine security guarantees; leaders discuss framework for peace deal

The talks followed Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, where, Trump said, Putin had signaled readiness to consider security guarantees for Ukraine.

August 19, 2025

Trump Hails ‘Productive’ Alaska Talks with Putin, Says Thousands of Lives Could Be Saved Weekly

At a joint press conference in Anchorage, Trump said, “We’re going to stop 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 people a week from being killed, and President Putin wants to see that as much as I do.”

August 16, 2025

Trump-Putin Talks in Alaska End After Three Hours; Ceasefire Push Remains Central

Observers noted that the leaders had not moved to the scheduled expanded luncheon even after 90 minutes, a sign that Trump had not exercised his earlier warning to “walk” if discussions failed to progress.

August 16, 2025

Trump, Putin Begin ‘Historic’ Alaska Summit with Ukraine Ceasefire at Forefront

The summit, hosted at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, is being described by the White House as “historic” and centered on Trump’s stated goal of “pursuing peace.”

August 16, 2025