Zelenskyy spoke with Indian PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace talks. Trump, ahead of the Alaska summit, voiced frustration over Zelenskyy’s demand for a referendum on peace deals involving Russian-held territory. 2/
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Russia hopes Putin-Trump meeting normalizes relations; EU imposes new sanctions
Russia hopes the Putin-Trump meeting will advance the normalization of relations between Russia and the US. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced a 19th sanctions package against Russia, and emphasized the need for an unconditional ceasefire before any concessions. 3/
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Zelenskyy: Russia preparing new offensives, not ceasefire before summit
Zelenskyy: Russia preparing for new offensives, not a ceasefire – The Guardian. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Russia is moving troops for new operations on Ukrainian soil ahead of the Putin-Trump summit, dismissing any indication of a ceasefire. 1/
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Zelensky disclosed Ukraine’s frontline losses in a day
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Trump: peace with Russia requires land swaps after Alaska meeting with Putin
Trump says peace with Russia requires land swaps after his Aug 15 Alaska meeting with Putin. Trump: Russia’s occupied a big portion of Ukraine, we’ll try to get some back. He’ll call EU/NATO leaders & Zelenskyy the same day; next could be a Trump–Putin–Zelenskyy, Politico. 1/
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Zelenskyy rejects land-for-peace; Merz hosts summit with Trump and EU
Zelenskyy insists no trading land for peace. German Chancellor Merz hosts a Wed virtual summit with Trump, Zelenskyy, EU leaders. Agenda: pressure on Russia, fate of seized territories, security guarantees for Kyiv, and order of talks. 2X
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NATO chief: occupation factual but illegal; UK, Canada back Ukraine peace
NATO chief Rutte: Russia’s occupation is a factual reality but never legal. UK PM Starmer, Canada PM Carney: peace must be built with Ukraine, not imposed. Russia holds ~20% of Ukraine. Kursk swap idea is dead after Moscow took the area. 4X
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Ukraine ready to freeze war on current frontline
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Zelenskyy: No signs Russia will stop war, troops reposition for offensives
Zelenskyy says no signs Russia will stop the war, troops are repositioning for new offensives. Kyiv’s price: security guarantees, weapons, and a NATO path. Constitution blocks ceding land without referendum, Trump mocked this hurdle. 3/
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Moscow’s freeze proposal; Kyiv withdrawal from Donetsk/Luhansk; ISW: Putin’s aims unchanged
Moscow’s idea: freeze lines if Kyiv withdraws from Donetsk/Luhansk it still holds. ISW says Putin’s aims unchanged—full capitulation. 2/