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Trump-Putin Meeting Looms: Here's How Oil Markets Could React

With President Donald Trump set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, global oil markets are on edge, weighing the possibility of peace, pressure, or a fresh wave of economic retaliation with the risks of major energy consequences.

Benzinga

Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war

US president issues warning days ahead of high-stakes summit with Russian leader in Alaska.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky warns Trump Putin is ‘bluffing’ ahead of crunch Ukraine peace talks

Volodymyr Zelensky said he told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” on being open to ceasefire negotiations, ahead of high stakes “one-on-one” talks between the US and Russia on Friday (15 August).

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Zelensky tells Trump that Putin is ‘bluffing’ and does not want peace ahead of crunch Ukraine summit

It has been reported that the US and Russia have discussed the Israeli occupation of Palestine as a model for a future agreement with Ukraine

The Independent UK

Trump calls Russian city incorrect name before crunch talk with Putin

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Zelensky calls for Trump and Putin to join trilateral peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a video conference on Wednesday with Trump and European leaders ahead of Friday's US-Russia talks in Alaska.

Radio France Internationale

Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and 'crimes against the state'

The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said.

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Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet

Russian authorities have announced partial restrictions on calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp

The Independent UK

Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed, Trump says

US president also says he would push for three-way summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Alaska meeting goes well

The Guardian - UK

US and Russia suggest ‘West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine’

Russia would have both economic and military control of the occupied parts of Ukraine under the proposal

The Independent UK

The US Federal Court Filing System has been breached - and all the fingers are pointing to Russia

Russia blamed as being at least partially responsible for a breach at US Federal Courts Filing System.

TechRadar

First Thing: National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

City’s mayor has hardened her stance on Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ actions. Plus, Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza killing 89 Palestinians in 24 hours

The Guardian - UK

Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents

Vladimir Putin has met five US presidents over 25 years. But jazz and fishing have given way to threats and tension.

Al Jazeera

Trump suffers another geography fail after calling Alaska ‘Russia’ as he rants ahead of Putin meeting: ‘Leningrad free’

Russian president Vladimir Putin was once deputy mayor of the city Trump misidentified

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The Conversation

Don’t write off the Putin-Trump summit just yet – its outcome might confound critics

Like many such confabs before it, the Aug. 15, 2025, Alaska red carpet rollout for Russian President Vladimir Putin is classic Donald Trump: A show of diplomacy as pageantry that seemingly came out of nowhere, replete with vague goals and hardened expectations about the outcome from Trump supporters and opponents…

The Independent UK

Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv the upper hand

Exclusive: Ukraine and its allies believe European support and the threat of further sanctions give Kyiv the edge over Moscow – they just hope they have done enough to convince Donald Trump, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat

Government aims to teach 22,000 people, including children as young as eight, how to build and operate drones

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The Independent UK

Inside the remote Alaska base where Trump and Putin will negotiate over peace in Ukraine

Leaders will meet in Anchorage facility home to some 32,000 people

MarketBeat

3 Stocks to Consider as Tension Builds in Energy Markets

As tensions increase with Russia's oil in the market, there are three stocks investors should consider watching in order to cushion out any price shocks.

Al Jazeera

Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?

A transit corridor pact signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia could be game-changing, according to several experts.

Al Jazeera

What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?

Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.

International Business Times

Zelensky, European Leaders Hope To Sway Trump Before Putin Summit

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders were to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Kyiv's interests in his looming summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Tom’s Hardware

Crew of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker charged with intentionally sabotaging undersea cables — Finnish authorities claim ship dragged its anchor 56 miles along the sea floor, causing $70 million in damage to five cables

Crew members of the Eagle S oil tanker have been charged with 'aggravated sabotage and aggravated interference with telecommunications' by Finnish authorities.

Euronews

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least six

Moscow launches strikes at multiple Ukrainian cities overnight on Wednesday, just days before Vladimir Putin is set to meet Donald Trump in Alaska for peace talks.

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