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White House August 20

Russians made concessions ‘almost immediately,’ Trump envoy says of Putin summit

Russia made quick concessions during a Trump–Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, as the U.S. works with European allies on Ukraine security guarantees for a potential peace deal.

Ukraine August 20

Ukraine’s stolen children crisis looms large as NATO meets on Russia’s war

Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

Ukraine August 20

Giving Putin the Donbas would hand Moscow powerful leverage over Kyiv’s financial survival

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands to cede the Donbas region, citing sovereignty concerns and the area's economic and strategic importance.

NATO August 20

NATO scrambles warplanes as Russia hits near Romanian border in Ukraine

NATO aircraft scrambled from Romania following a large-scale Russian attack on across Ukraine overnight, including in the Odesa region near Danube River border with allied nation.

Donald Trump August 20

Stephen A Smith praises Trump for handling of Russia-Ukraine negotiations

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith praised Trump for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, as one of the few prominent figures on the left to praise Trump.

Russia August 20

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine this month following Trump's meetings with Putin, Zelenskyy

Russia launched its largest attack of the month against Ukraine while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 19

Joint Chiefs, NATO counterparts to discuss Ukraine security guarantees after Trump suggests US air support

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ confirmed that Gen. Dan Caine will be hosting military counterparts from Europe on Tuesday evening to discuss Ukrainian security guarantees.

Adam Schiff August 19

Schiff launches legal defense fund in response to claims Trump is 'weaponizing' justice system

California Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff launched a legal defense fund in response to the Trump administration allegedly 'weaponizing the justice process.'

Media August 19

Trump didn’t cause Russia-Ukraine war, Stephen A. Smith says, blaming Biden, Obama and Clinton in fiery rant

Stephen A. Smith argued that Democratic presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton are responsible for the Russia-Ukraine war breaking out, not Trump, during his podcast on Monday.

Russia August 19

Trump’s push for Putin-Zelenskyy talks hinges on Kremlin's conditions

A Russia expert warns Putin views a potential Zelenskyy meeting as theater to show Russian greatness rather than genuine diplomacy for Ukraine peace talks.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash August 19

Trump praises Melania’s ‘beautiful note’ to Putin, says Zelenskyy brought letter from wife to first lady

President Donald Trump praises first lady Melania Trump's personal letter urging Putin to end the Ukraine war and protect children caught in the conflict.