Posted on Aug 15, 2025 / World
President Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of “very severe consequences” if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not achieved during their upcoming summit in Alaska. He previewed the possibility of a further meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, framing diplomacy as essential to peace. Although he noted just a 25% chance that the summit might fail, he emphasized the imperative of progress. Putin expressed cautious openness but refrained from promising concrete outcomes or signing documents. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for security guarantees for Ukraine, and European leaders praised U.S. support for an EU-led reassurance force. The summit underscores the fragile optimism and geopolitical stakes at play. :
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