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‘Close It’: Trump Casts Himself as Lone Final Arbiter if Putin, Zelenskyy Near Peace Pact

Trump plans a summit between Putin and Zelenskyy to seek long-term security guarantees for Ukraine amid stalled ceasefire talks and territorial disputes, with European leaders involved.

  • On Monday, European leaders converged on the White House to meet President Donald Trump, focusing on security guarantees for Kyiv.
  • Following his Alaska summit on Friday, President Donald Trump convened talks with European leaders after meeting Vladimir Putin, Russia’s President, which prompted shifts in Trump’s thinking over Russia’s invasion.
  • Three major topics—security guarantees, territorial concessions, and ceasefires—emerged in talks, with Trump pressing Ukraine to give up Crimea and drop NATO ambitions, NATO chief Mark Rutte called it a "very successful meeting."
  • Reflecting cross-team consensus, Zelenskyy said allies will formalise Ukraine security guarantees within 10 days, and he confirmed readiness for direct talks with Putin.
  • With Washington talks concluded, leaders await confirmation of summit timing, as Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin was open to the 'idea' of direct talks with Ukraine.
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The Hindu broke the news in India on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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