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Trump Pressures Zelenskyy to Drop NATO, Crimea Claims Pre-Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to two key concessions: abandoning aspirations to join NATO and accepting that Crimea would remain under Russian control. Ukraine’s Stance Remains Firm President Zelenskyy, joining talks

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Trump Says Zelenskyy Can End War, Rejects NATO and Crimea Return

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately, if he wants to.” He stated this would require Ukraine to drop its NATO membership bid and accept that Crimea will not be returned. Trump made these remarks just ahead of hosting Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington. […]

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Zelenskyy Arrives in Washington, Urges Russia to End War

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Upon arrival, Zelenskyy declared firmly: “Russia must end this war.” He emphasized Ukraine’s unwavering resolve and thanked America and European allies for their steadfast support. Coalition of Leaders Zelenskyy will be joined in his meeting with Trump

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Europe Supports Zelenskyy in White House Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. He was joined by a strong delegation of European and NATO leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Their joint presence highlighted

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U.S. Monitors India–Pakistan Tensions Daily, Calls for Lasting Peace

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

The United States has said it is closely tracking developments between India and Pakistan on a daily basis, amid ongoing concerns about regional security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Washington continues to remain vigilant, given the history of conflicts and the fragile peace between the two nuclear-armed nations. According to Rubio, the […]

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Wang Yi Meets Modi Ahead of SCO Summit in China

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin later this month. Modi is scheduled to travel to China for the summit on August 31 and September 1, marking his first visit to […]

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Trump Hints “Big Progress” on Russia; Zelenskyy Sees No Trilateral Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that there has been “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA,” raising speculation about a breakthrough in talks following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. His remarks came on social media ahead of his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. A U.S. envoy later […]

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U.S. Halts Gazan Visitor Visas for Medical Trips

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The U.S. State Department has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza, including those traveling for urgent medical treatment. The department confirmed that the pause is temporary and linked to a review of recent visa procedures. This move affects many humanitarian cases where children and critically ill patients are brought to the […]

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Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Political Role, Warns of Response to Interference

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has firmly rejected speculation about any desire to assume political office. Speaking during a stopover in Brussels, he declared that he views himself solely as the country’s “protector,” not a politician, and emphasized that his only aspiration is martyrdom. Rumors Attributed to Destabilizing Forces Munir dismissed recent

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Israel Strikes Houthi Energy Facility Near Sanaa

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The Israeli military confirmed on August 17, 2025, that it carried out an airstrike on an energy infrastructure site south of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The facility, identified as the Haziz power station, was said to be used by the Iran-backed Houthi group. Israel described the attack as part of its efforts to weaken Houthi capabilities. […]