Tag: US President Donald Trump

Zelenskyy confirms $90 bn US weapons plan via EU funding, trilateral summit with Trump, Putin still undecided

He noted that while Russia had suggested a bilateral with Trump, a trilateral would only follow based on the outcome of that meeting.

August 19, 2025

Italian PM Meloni greets US aide with ‘namaste’, highlights unity for Ukraine peace

The folded-hands greeting, rooted in Indian culture, has become a signature gesture for Meloni. She was earlier seen welcoming world leaders in the same manner at the G7 summit in Italy.

August 19, 2025

Trump updates Putin after “very good” Oval Office talks with Zelenskyy, EU leaders on Ukraine peace process

The White House echoed the optimism, calling the day’s discussions “very successful,” while stressing that the goal remained “to stop the killing and resolve this.”

August 19, 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

Zelenskyy trades barbs with pro-Trump reporter during White House meeting; Trump shifts focus from ceasefire to peace deal

Zelenskyy appeared in a coordinated dark jacket and shirt, without a tie. He later told reporters he was open to holding elections in Ukraine once security conditions allowed.

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

Report Claims Putin’s Bodyguards Collected His Waste During Alaska Summit with Trump

Journalist Farida Rustamova further claimed the practice has been in place since Putin first assumed leadership in 1999.

August 18, 2025

Trump Rejects Claims of “Defeat” After Alaska Summit with Putin, Calls Talks a Step Toward Peace

“These people are sick! They even want CRIME in D.C. and other BLUE cities throughout our Country. But don’t worry, I won’t let that happen… our cities will be Secure and Safe, and D.C. will lead the way!” he added.

August 18, 2025

European Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks with Trump

According to CNN, leaders from France, Germany, the UK, Italy, and Finland will take part in the discussions, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

August 18, 2025

70% of Indian Exports to US Hit by Trump’s 50% Tariff; ICRIER Urges Negotiation, Relief, and Diversification

ICRIER observed that buyers in these categories can easily switch sourcing, which gives US importers leverage and weakens India’s position in negotiations.

August 16, 2025