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From Deal-Maker to Deal-Breaker: How Trump’s Alaska Gamble May Cost Republicans Moderates

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Donald Trump marched into Alaska promising the world a diplomatic breakthrough. Instead, he left with little more than a circus act in which Vladimir Putin played ringmaster and Ukraine played the villain in Trump’s script. The so-called “peace summit” was billed as a historic chance to end the war. In reality, it was a hollow […]

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Trump Hot-Mic: “Putin Wants to Make a Deal for Me”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump was caught in an unexpected hot-mic moment during a high-level meeting at the White House. Just before formal talks began, Trump leaned towards French President Emmanuel Macron and whispered, “I think he [Putin] wants to make a deal for me… as crazy as it sounds.” The remark quickly drew attention as […]

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Russian Drone Strike Kills Seven in Kharkiv, Including Children

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

A Russian drone attack hit a residential block in Kharkiv on Monday, killing seven people, including a toddler and a 16-year-old. Officials confirmed that an entire family was among the victims. The strike destroyed several apartments and left multiple others injured, sparking renewed outrage in Ukraine. Attack Before Key Washington Talks The strike came just […]

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Putin Briefs Modi on Trump Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Putin’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call, Putin shared details of his discussions with Trump, which largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine war and global security. Modi thanked him for the update and underlined the value […]

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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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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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Trump Urges Zelenskiy to “Make a Deal” After Putin Talks

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Following a three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to “make a deal.” Trump said Russia was a “very big power” and stressed that Ukraine must take steps toward ending the conflict. According to Trump, Putin signaled willingness to freeze most battle lines if […]

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U.S. Joins Security Guarantees Effort for Ukraine – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The United States has agreed to play a direct role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The development came after U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump assured European partners that Washington would share responsibility for Ukraine’s security rather

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Putin Says Talks with Trump Bring Decisions Closer

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

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 Reflections After the meeting, Putin described the discussions as very frank. He said […]

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PM Modi Welcomes Zelenskyy’s Greetings, Urges Stronger Ties

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his warm Independence Day wishes. He also expressed hopes for tighter India–Ukraine relations and a peaceful, prosperous future for Ukraine. Shared Diplomatic Interests In his message, Modi highlighted the importance of a joint commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He underlined