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Kremlin Cools Talk of Putin-Zelenskyy Summit as Trump Floats Two-Week Timeline
The Kremlin is signaling caution on U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tempering expectations that the wartime leaders will meet soon despite White House assurances. 
The Kremlin is signaling caution on U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tempering expectations that the wartime leaders will meet soon despite White House assurances. -
Europe Presses Trump on Ukraine Security Guarantees
European leaders are accelerating discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine after a high-profile White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even as questions linger over Vladimir Putin's willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. 
European leaders are accelerating discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine after a high-profile White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even as questions linger over Vladimir Putin's willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. -
Russia Launches 270-Drone Barrage on Ukraine as Trump, Zelenskyy and European Leaders Meet in Washington
Russia unleashed its largest August barrage against Ukraine overnight, targeting energy and industrial facilities just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington to discuss a potential roadmap for ending the war. 
Russia unleashed its largest August barrage against Ukraine overnight, targeting energy and industrial facilities just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington to discuss a potential roadmap for ending the war. -
Israel Weighs Hamas Response to U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Plan as Gaza Offensive Looms
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest response to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal that could establish a 60-day truce and secure the release of dozens of hostages, officials said Tuesday. The move comes as Israel prepares for a new offensive in Gaza City, raising pressure from international mediators to halt the fighting. 
Israel is reviewing Hamas's latest response to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal that could establish a 60-day truce and secure the release of dozens of hostages, officials said Tuesday. The move comes as Israel prepares for a new offensive in Gaza City, raising pressure from international mediators to halt the fighting. -
European Leaders to Join Zelenskyy at White House as Trump Pushes Ukraine Deal
European leaders said Sunday they would join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, as the U.S. leader presses Kyiv to accept a peace deal shaped by his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
European leaders said Sunday they would join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, as the U.S. leader presses Kyiv to accept a peace deal shaped by his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. -
Russia Plant Explosion Kills 11, Injures 130 as Ryazan Declares Day of Mourning
A fire and explosion at an industrial facility in Russia's Ryazan region killed 11 people and injured 130, according to Russian officials. The disaster struck Friday at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky District, roughly 250 kilometers southeast of Moscow. 
A fire and explosion at an industrial facility in Russia's Ryazan region killed 11 people and injured 130, according to Russian officials. The disaster struck Friday at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky District, roughly 250 kilometers southeast of Moscow. -
Putin to Offer U.S. Economic Incentives at Alaska Summit as Trump Rules Out Territorial Bargain
President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with both leaders entering the summit with sharply different priorities on Ukraine. Putin, according to Kremlin aides, plans to appeal to Trump's business instincts by highlighting "huge untapped potential" in U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, while Trump has told allies his top goal is securing a ceasefire. 
President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with both leaders entering the summit with sharply different priorities on Ukraine. Putin, according to Kremlin aides, plans to appeal to Trump's business instincts by highlighting "huge untapped potential" in U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, while Trump has told allies his top goal is securing a ceasefire. -
Israeli Gunfire Kills 25 Aid Seekers as Netanyahu Signals Palestinians Could “Exit” Gaza Ahead of Offensive
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials and witnesses, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would "allow" civilians to leave during a planned military offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas. 
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials and witnesses, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would "allow" civilians to leave during a planned military offensive in some of the territory's most densely populated areas. -
Russia Pushes Deep Into Donetsk Days Before Trump-Putin Summit
Russian forces have made one of their most significant advances in eastern Ukraine in the past year, pushing up to 10 miles into the Donetsk region just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. 
Russian forces have made one of their most significant advances in eastern Ukraine in the past year, pushing up to 10 miles into the Donetsk region just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. -
Pakistan’s Army Chief Issues Nuclear Threat to India During U.S. Visit, India Vows to Stand Firm
Pakistan's army chief used a visit to the United States to issue a stark nuclear warning to India, prompting a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi that accused Islamabad of "nuclear blackmail" and "sabre-rattling." 
Pakistan's army chief used a visit to the United States to issue a stark nuclear warning to India, prompting a sharp rebuttal from New Delhi that accused Islamabad of "nuclear blackmail" and "sabre-rattling."
