Zelenskyy rules out ceding territory ahead of Trump-Putin talks; Russian troops make sudden advance in eastern Donetsk region. What we know on day 1,267

Leaders present counterproposal and urge more pressure on Russia ahead of summit; Zelenskyy rejects idea of giving up land to end the war. What we know on day 1

Many Ukrainians and experts believe Russia’s Putin will seek to dupe Trump while expanding gains in eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian president says Moscow moving its troops for new operations as he attempts to shore up international support ahead of Trump-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,266

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Donald Trump not to trust Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of their bilateral summit in Alaska this Friday (15 August). The…

Ahead of a summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin, Russian troops continued their campaign to take full control of Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Talks between Putin and Trump will be held in Alaska on August 15

The Russian leader expressed appreciation for North Korea’s help in Ukraine’s Kursk region.

Zelenskyy rules out ceding territory ahead of Trump-Putin talks; Russian troops make sudden advance in eastern Donetsk region. What we know on day 1,267

The unpredictability of how the Alaska meeting will play out has fueled fears that the U.S. and Russia could coerce Ukraine into an unfavorable deal.

These were the updates from Russia's war on Ukraine for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he warned US President Donald Trump ahead of his talks with Vladimir Putin this week that the Russian leader is…

Zelenskyy warns Putin is bluffing about sanctions and trying to pressure Ukraine in upcoming summit.

Small saboteur groups infiltrated Ukrainian defensive lines, weakened by a shortage of troops. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian infantry 'have advanced about 10…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Trump the Russian dictator is "bluffing" about his intention to end his brutal war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Trump the Russian dictator is "bluffing" about his intention to end his brutal war.

MOSCOW/LONDON/KYIV: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he thought Vladimir Putin was ready to make a deal on ending his war in Ukraine after the Russian president floated…

Russian presidents suggests summit with Donald Trump in Alaska could result in nuclear arms deal; EU leaders praise US president for offering backup for European ‘reassurance…

Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit in Alaska today that could bring about a peace deal in the Ukraine war.

These were the updates on Putin and Trump’s meeting in Alaska on Friday, August 15.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest updates as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet one another in an historic summit in Alaska to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.