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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

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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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Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully

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Europe and Ukraine to Brief Trump Before Putin Meeting

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a virtual meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance today. The discussion comes ahead of Trump’s scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska. Unified Push to Defend Ukraine’s Interests The talks are expected to focus on ensuring Ukraine’s […]