Putin Says Talks with Trump Bring Decisions Closer

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska. This was their first face-to-face meeting since the Ukraine war escalated. The summit focused on possible solutions to the conflict but ended without any formal agreement or ceasefire. Putin’s

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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Yields No Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a summit focused on ending the war in Ukraine. No Ceasefire Deal Reached Despite a high-profile and ceremonious welcome—including red-carpet honors—no ceasefire or formal agreement was reached by the end of the talks. […]

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Trump Heads to Alaska for High-Stakes Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump departed for Anchorage, Alaska, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as a “high-stakes” summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict and broader geopolitical issues. Summit Timing and Setting The one-on-one meeting is set to begin around 11 a.m. local time at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

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Trump Says Putin Won’t “Mess Around” as Alaska Summit Nears

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not “mess around” with him ahead of their planned meeting in Alaska. Trump also said he believes Russia and Ukraine “will make peace” following the talks. Summit Outlook The high-stakes meeting, scheduled to take place in Anchorage, comes amid ongoing efforts to […]

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Trump Says Putin Is Ready to Make a Ukraine Deal

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a peace agreement over the war in Ukraine ahead of their summit in Alaska. Deal Prospects Speaking during a radio interview, Trump said he believes Putin has been persuaded — partly by sanctions pressure — to pursue a deal. Although […]

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Trump Warns “Very Severe Consequences” Ahead of Summit

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine following their summit scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. Trump’s Statement Before the Summit Trump made the remarks during a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President […]

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Putin and Kim Align Before Trump–Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to brief him on the upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. The call took place three days before the summit, which is expected to focus on potential steps toward a ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin outlined the planned agenda and reaffirmed […]

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Europe and NATO Back Ukraine Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Ahead of the August 15 summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, European leaders and NATO officials are calling for Ukraine to be part of the conversation. They warn that excluding Ukraine could lead to unfair outcomes. Nations Speak with One Voice Leaders from countries including Britain, France, Germany, […]

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Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The summit aims to discuss a possible peace agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. This will be the first direct U.S.–Russia leadership meeting since the escalation of the war. Territorial Proposals Stir Controversy President […]

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PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit from Aug 31

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks Modi’s first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which had strained India-China relations. Bilateral and Regional Agenda During the summit, Modi is likely to engage […]