US EditionUS temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian transactions to facilitate Alaska peace talks
- A summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will occur in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the war in Ukraine, although it is described as a 'listening exercise' by the White House.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not attending the summit, prompting concerns about the effectiveness of any potential peace deal.
- Trump stated there might be some swapping of territories in negotiations, drawing a sharp response from Zelenskyy, who said, 'Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier.'
- Despite the meeting's significance, the White House is downplaying expectations for a breakthrough, citing the absence of a key party in the negotiations.
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The sanctions against Russia could have made it difficult for members of Vladimir Putin's delegation to travel to Alaska. Some measures are now being suspended for a week.
·Berlin, Germany
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The U.S. Treasury Department issued a temporary suspension of certain sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, thus opening the way for the planned meeting to take place tomorrow between US President Donald Trump and...
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The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian transactions that are needed to prepare for the Alaska meeting. The lifting of restrictions will take effect until August 20.
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Total News Sources37
Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources lean Right
38% Right
L 38%
C 25%
R 38%
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