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  1. Trump Revels in a ‘Nice’ Gesture From Putin U.S., Yesterday

    The Russian president sent his American counterpart a photograph of the two of them from their face-to-face meeting.

  2. Trump despide a los expertos de inteligencia en un momento crucial En español, Yesterday

    El presidente de EE. UU. dispone de pocas fuentes de asesoramiento independiente justo cuando intenta negociar el fin de la invasión rusa a Ucrania, quizá la negociación más delicada de su presidencia.

  3. ​North Korea Honors Its Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine War World, Yesterday

    The North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, publicly consoled bereaved families, as well as awarding medals to soldiers returning from the force he has sent to aid Russia.

  4. The Crowdfunded War Map That Ukrainians Check Every Morning World, Yesterday

    The online DeepState map, based on geolocated combat footage and tips from Ukrainian Army sources, draws 900,000 views each day and acts as a counterbalance to the military’s omissions.

  5. ‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment U.S., August 21

    President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.

  6. Vance Recounts Telling Zelensky to ‘Behave’ in Trump Meeting U.S., August 21

    It was not the first time that the vice president had addressed Ukraine’s leader with words more commonly spoken to toddlers than heads of state.

  7. Suspect Is Arrested in Sabotage of Pipelines Between Russia and Germany World, August 21

    German authorities said a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 had been taken into custody by the Italian police.

  8. Trump’s Bold Talk Aside, Russia and Ukraine Remain Miles Apart on Peace World, August 21

    Nearly a week after President Trump’s Alaska summit, his suggestions of imminent breakthroughs have not come to pass.

  9. A Rail Platform Becomes a Lab to Identify 6,000 Bodies Sent From Russia World, August 21

    The mass return of fallen soldiers is one of the few concrete results of U.S.-orchestrated truce negotiations.

  10. Zelensky, Back From Washington, Projects More Confidence in Peace Talks World, August 21

    The Ukrainian leader returned with a U.S. commitment to participate in security guarantees for Kyiv in a postwar settlement.

  11. Rusia intenta tomar la mayor cantidad de territorio ucraniano posible con nuevas estrategias En español, August 21

    Los rusos envían pequeños grupos de soldados a pie, quienes son más difíciles de detectar. Dado que iniciaron algunas mesas de negociación, el ejército intenta ocupar la mayor cantidad de terreno posible.

  12. Rubio Takes on Tricky Task of Drafting Security Guarantees for Ukraine U.S., August 20

    The secretary of state and national security adviser will meet with European counterparts on Thursday in an effort to advance a peace process that so far has gotten little traction.

  13. Russia Demands Role in Guaranteeing Ukraine’s Postwar Security World, August 20

    European and Ukrainian officials call the idea ludicrous, showing the large gaps in peace negotiations.

  14. What Russia Is Doing to Grab Ukrainian Land While It Still Can World, August 20

    As negotiations over the war carry on, President Vladimir V. Putin is pushing hard with tactics that have evolved over three and a half years.

  15. Las negociaciones entre Ucrania, Rusia y EE.UU. no son lo que parecen En español, August 20

    Todas las guerras acaban en una negociación, pero rara vez el agresor acude a la mesa exigiendo territorios que no controla.

  16. La estrategia de los líderes europeos para que Trump los escuche En español, August 20

    Los dirigentes de Alemania, Francia, el Reino Unido y otros partidarios de Ucrania se han unido de forma excepcional para ayudar a influir en el presidente estadounidense.

  17. How Georgia Went From the Vanguard of Democracy to the Front Lines of Autocracy Magazine, August 20

    Two decades after the Rose Revolution, the former Soviet satellite is turning away from the West and back toward Russia. What happened?

  18. For Trump, Flashy Summits Come First. Grunt Work Comes Next. U.S., August 19

    Diplomats scrambled to come up with detailed proposals for security guarantees and other sticking points following two high-level summits in Alaska and Washington.

  19. The August 19 Trump Zelensky Ukraine Russia live blog included four standalone posts:
  20. What’s Next for the Ukraine Peace Talks? U.S., August 19

    President Trump says President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has agreed to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, but Mr. Putin has not confirmed.

  21. Putin Won’t Even Say Zelensky’s Name. So Will He Sit Down With Him? World, August 19

    The Kremlin is keeping its options open, but analysts said the Russian leader would probably only meet with his Ukrainian counterpart to accept a capitulation.

  22. Ukraine Diplomacy Reveals How Un-American Trump Is Opinion, August 19

    Trump doesn’t feel any gut need to bring Ukraine into the West or understand that Putin’s invasion of that country was just his latest march to break up the West.

  23. Maps: How Ukraine’s Frontline Has Moved Interactive, August 19

    Putin has demanded that Ukraine give up the entirety of the Donbas region before Russia stops fighting. Here is a look at Russia’s advances into Ukrainian territory since in 2014.

  24. How Europe Learned to Speak So Trump Would Listen World, August 19

    The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and other supporters of Ukraine have come together in exceptional ways to help sway the U.S. president.

  25. Zelensky’s Return to the White House Opinion, August 19

    Readers weigh in on the Ukrainian president’s meeting with President Trump and European leaders. Also: When teens vote.

  26. 5 claves de la reunión de Trump con Zelenski En español, August 19

    El presidente Donald Trump, el presidente de Ucrania, Volodímir Zelenski, y líderes europeos se reunieron en un esfuerzo cordial pero poco definitivo para poner fin a la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania.

  27. Russia Plays Down the Prospect of a Putin-Zelensky Meeting U.S., August 19

    President Trump had suggested a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders could be a potential next step on the path to peace. Russian state news media barely mentioned the idea.

  28. Macron Calls Putin a ‘Predator’ and an ‘Ogre’ World, August 19

    The remarks were a considerable shift for France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who called Moscow a potential threat for many European countries.

  29. Sabotage Shows How Russia’s Hostility Toward Europe Goes Beyond Ukraine World, August 19

    The Kremlin’s goal is to destabilize Europe, and attacks on infrastructure are a preferred weapon, a new report said.

  30. Relief in Ukraine as Zelensky Avoids Disaster in Washington World, August 19

    Ukrainian analysts watching their president’s return to the White House were braced for a “nightmare.” They took cautious encouragement from what they saw instead.

  31. A United Front? Briefing, August 19

    We look at what happened during Ukraine peace talks at the White House.

  32. Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path World, August 19

    The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.

  33. Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex World, August 19

    Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

  34. A Brief Note on the Difference Between Negotiation and Extortion Opinion, August 19

    And while we’re at it, let’s think about the phrase “land swap.”

  35. With Rush to Washington and Use of Flattery, E.U. Leaders Help Keep Talks On Track World, August 19

    Jolted by President Trump’s support for possible land swaps in Ukraine, they went to back President Volodymyr Zelensky, a move that appeared to have accomplished its goal.

  36. 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders U.S., August 19

    The leaders presented a relatively united front and appeared to agree on the next steps in the effort to halt the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. But much remained unresolved.

  37. Can Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer. U.S., August 19

    President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.

  38. Trump Just Reminded Me of Why I’m Still a Neocon Opinion, August 18

    By putting the interests of what Trump calls “peace” ahead of the interests of freedom, we are all-but guaranteeing that Ukraine will lose both.

  39. What ‘Security Guarantees,’ in the Form of Troops, Could Look Like in Ukraine World, August 18

    President Trump has not committed to adding American forces to the mix in Ukraine. No one has detailed publicly what form defenses would take, but there are several options.

  40. The August 18 Trump Zelensky Ukraine Putin live blog included one standalone post:
  41. Zelensky Hopes for a Less Fiery Oval Office Discussion U.S., August 18

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was ambushed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance in March. This time, he is bringing backup.

  42. Zelenski llegará a la Casa Blanca con refuerzos tras la reunión entre Trump y Putin En español, August 18

    Para Europa, la preocupación más profunda es mantener a Estados Unidos del lado de la OTAN.

  43. Russian Attacks Kill 10 in Ukraine, Hours Before Zelensky Visits White House U.S., August 18

    Ukrainian officials said the deadly strikes were a further sign that Russia had no intention of halting hostilities.

  44. Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky World, August 18

    In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting.

  45. All Russia Needs to Do Is Go Home Opinion, August 18

    The meeting was a stark reminder of a simple truth: That the real barrier between President Trump and peace in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin.

  46. Zelensky Calls for ‘Lasting’ Peace, and Warns of Russia’s Intentions U.S., August 18

    Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted that Russia’s 2014 seizure of Ukrainian land became “a springboard for a new attack.”

  47. Putin ve la guerra en Ucrania a través del lente de la gloria perdida de Rusia En español, August 18

    Tras la cumbre del viernes, el presidente Putin volvió a insinuar que la guerra tiene que ver con el estatus disminuido de Rusia desde la caída de la Unión Soviética.

  48. Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin U.S., August 17

    European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.

  49. Trump Officials Hint at Possible Concessions by Putin U.S., August 17

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, suggested that a peace deal was still distant.

  50. Trump and Putin Find Common Ground on One Issue: Biden U.S., August 17

    The Alaska summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders showcased their mutual animosity for the former president.

  51. What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks World, August 17

    The president of Ukraine and his European allies are to visit the White House on Monday, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.

  52. Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why. World, August 17

    The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the “root causes” of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands.

  53. Ukraine Weighs Trump’s Offer of Security Guarantees With Caution World, August 17

    President Trump offered security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. But the offer was vague, prompting Kyiv to seek clarity.

  54. Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult World, August 17

    Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.

  55. A Memoir of Ukraine, Spiced With Dill, Strength and Heartache Books, August 17

    The food writer Olia Hercules proves to be a great cook and a powerful family historian in “Strong Roots.”

  56. Putin Sees Ukraine Through a Lens of Grievance Over Lost Glory World, August 17

    Speaking after Friday’s summit, President Putin again implied that the war is all about Russia’s diminished status since the fall of the Soviet Union.

  57. Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Demand in Ukraine War, Aligning With Putin World, August 16

    President Trump’s break from a strategy agreed to with European allies could give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia an edge as talks to end the fighting continue.

  58. Trump Bows to Putin’s Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions U.S., August 16

    The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.

  59. Cumbre Trump-Putin: 6 conclusiones En español, August 16

    Aunque no se anunció ningún acuerdo, el líder ruso obtuvo algunas victorias y se marchó en buenos términos con el presidente estadounidense.

  60. The August 16 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included one standalone post:
  61. Ukraine Tries to Understand Why Trump Suddenly Abandoned Idea of Cease-Fire World, August 16

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will go to Washington on Monday seeking answers.

  62. After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine World, August 16

    The U.S. president’s latest statements are a reversal of much of what he seemed to have agreed to with European allies this past week.

  63. After Summit, Trump Heaps Praise on Putin in Fox News Interview World, August 16

    President Trump offered Sean Hannity few details of what he had discussed with President Vladimir V. Putin about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but talked up their personal connection.

  64. No Deal Briefing, August 16

    President Trump came home empty-handed.

  65. After Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Ukraine World, August 16

    With no strategy of their own for ending the war, the continent’s leaders are anxious that President Trump will force Kyiv to accept terms that favor Russia too much.

  66. No Deal, but No Consequence for Putin U.S., August 16

    President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

  67. 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin U.S., August 16

    While no deal was announced, the Russian leader secured some wins and left on good terms with the U.S. president.

  68. What Was the Trump-Putin Meeting Even About? Opinion, August 16

    Few East-West meetings have ended with less clarity than Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. What was clear, though, was that Vladimir Putin was well satisfied.

  69. Trump and Putin Put on a Show of Friendship but Come Away Without a Deal U.S., August 16

    President Trump gave President Vladimir Putin a warm public reception, effectively ending his diplomatic isolation over the past three years for his invasion of Ukraine. But Mr. Putin did not agree to stop the war.

  70. Trump Leaves With No Ukraine Deal After Meeting With Putin Video, August 16

    President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said they had made “progress” during their nearly three-hour meeting, but did not reach a cease-fire deal on the war in Ukraine.

  71. The August 15 Trump Putin Meeting Alaska live blog included one standalone post:
  72. Trump Welcomes Putin With a Jet Fighter Escort and Red Carpet U.S., August 15

    President Trump clapped for his guest, Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he stepped foot in the United States for the first time in a decade.

  73. False Flags, Fake Flags: Propaganda Muddles the Trump-Putin Meeting World, August 15

    The summit in Alaska between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has unleashed a wave of propaganda and disinformation from Russian state media and online conspiracy theorists.

  74. Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for Summit Video, August 15

    President Trump arrived in Alaska on Friday for a meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hoping to broker a cease-fire in the Ukraine war.

  75. Algunos escenarios posibles en la reunión de Trump con Putin En español, August 15

    Una confrontación abrupta, un estancamiento o un primer paso hacia un alto al fuego son posibles en la cumbre en Alaska, mientras los dos líderes navegan por temas espinosos como el territorio de Ucrania.

  76. Por qué Rusia vendió Alaska a EE. UU. En español, August 15

    La cumbre entre Trump y Putin se celebra en una antigua colonia rusa que Estados Unidos compró por 7,2 millones de dólares en 1867. ¿Cómo se fraguó el acuerdo y por qué su legado es importante?

  77. Zelensky Condemns Continuing Strikes by Russia as Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska World, August 15

    The Ukrainian leader sounded off on social media before the summit in Anchorage from which he was excluded.

  78. Hours Ahead of Meeting Putin, Trump Calls Kremlin’s Closest Ally World, August 15

    President Trump referred to the authoritarian ruler of Belarus, who has been isolated by the West for years, “the highly respected President.”

  79. How the Trump-Putin Summit Signals a Return to Imperial Thinking World, August 15

    The two leaders are bringing some old-world approaches to bear on a 21st-century conflict.

  80. Who’s Attending the Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska World, August 15

    The delegations include top diplomatic, military and economic officials, a sign that the U.S. and Russia will discuss more than the war in Ukraine.

  81. A Timeline of Trump’s Complicated Relationship With Putin World, August 15

    President Trump has long admired President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Their meeting in Alaska will be at least their seventh face-to-face encounter.

  82. What Business Will Be Watching For in the Trump-Putin Talks Business, August 15

    Normalized economic ties between Russia and the West may be a long way off, but there’s global interest in what’s said about sanctions and tariffs.

  83. What Hangs in the Balance of Trump’s Meeting With Putin The Daily, August 15

    President Trump is meeting in Alaska with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss an end to the war.

  84. How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold U.S., August 15

    A sudden feud, an impasse or a first step toward a cease-fire are all possible at the summit in Alaska as the two leaders navigate thorny issues such as Ukraine’s territory and NATO expansion.

  85. Ukrainians in Alaska Are Skeptical About Trump-Putin Summit Video, August 15

    Ukrainians who fled the war and settled in Alaska, where President Trump is set to meet with Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, on Friday, are keeping their expectations for the talks low.

  86. Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S. World, August 15

    The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.

  87. The Trump-Putin Meeting: What to Know U.S., August 15

    The leaders of the United States and Russia will hold talks at an American military base in Alaska and are expected to hold a news conference afterward.

  88. Putin Should Be Careful What He Wishes For Opinion, August 15

    Russia’s president has long insisted that Ukraine will be his. But his obsession may cost Russia more than he has bargained for.

  89. Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for Putin World, August 14

    The talks on Friday in Alaska pull the Russian leader out of diplomatic isolation from the West, and Ukrainian and European leaders fear it gives him an opening to sway the American president.

  90. Cumbre Trump-Putin: lo que está en juego En español, August 14

    El líder estadounidense ha acordado una reunión con el presidente ruso en Alaska, el viernes, para discutir el fin de la guerra en Ucrania.

  91. ‘Checkpoint Zoo’ Review: Operation Animal Rescue Movies, August 14

    This documentary retraces the heart-rending evacuation of animals from an outdoor zoo near the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine War.

  92. Una llamada de Trump desencadenó una frenética semana de diplomacia por parte de Ucrania En español, August 14

    Después de que Trump dijera que Moscú proponía un intercambio territorial para el alto al fuego, Volodímir Zelenski se reunió con diversos líderes mundiales para mantenerse en las negociaciones.

  93. Russia Seeks to Add Trade and Arms Control Into Trump-Putin Talks World, August 14

    Over recent months, the Kremlin has been trying to move the diplomatic focus away from Ukraine to bilateral issues, such as trade and strategic stability.

  94. Why Putin Thinks Russia Has the Upper Hand Interactive, August 14

    As he heads to Alaska for talks with President Trump, the Russian leader projects confidence that his edge on the battlefield will secure a peace deal on his terms. It’s the result of a yearslong re-engineering of his country’s military and economy.

  95. Alaska’s Ukrainian Refugees Brace for Putin’s Arrival in Their Safe Harbor U.S., August 14

    Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was not invited to the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, but 1,000 Ukrainian refugees in Alaska will be watching with trepidation.

  96. Adam Schiff, Letitia James and Trump’s Payback Plan Opinion, August 14

    For Mr. Trump, there may be few spoils of victory sweeter than the ordeal that they will soon endure.

  97. ‘My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow’ Review: Strangling Democracy Movies, August 14

    One of the year’s most towering achievements is a documentary about Russian independent journalism being wiped out in real time.

  98. La cumbre en Alaska será una prueba de la relación entre Trump y Putin En español, August 14

    El presidente Trump ha evitado en gran medida criticar con severidad a Vladimir Putin personalmente, a pesar de sus recientes quejas sobre la intransigencia rusa para poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania.

  99. El informe sobre derechos humanos de Trump modifica el lenguaje sobre la situación en Israel y El Salvador En español, August 14

    El nuevo reporte también omite muchas referencias anteriores a las violaciones de los derechos de las mujeres y de las personas LGBTQ en múltiples países.

  100. How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine World, August 14

    Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

  101. Why Does Trump Want to Meet With Putin, and What Are the Risks? U.S., August 13

    President Trump wants to be seen as a peacemaker, but the meeting comes with enormous stakes.

  102. Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad U.S., August 13

    President Trump struck a remarkably unconcerned tone when asked to address the horrors of war, raising questions about whether he has the leverage to convince Vladimir V. Putin to agree to end the invasion in Ukraine.

  103. Mr. President, Stop Coddling Putin Opinion, August 13

    Ukrainians are heroes. It’s time that Trump started acting like it.

  104. El maravilloso regalo de Trump para Putin En español, August 13

    Hay algo que al presidente de Rusia le importa más que el dinero.

  105. Trump y Putin podrían decidir el destino de otros, como pasó en la conferencia de Yalta En español, August 13

    En 1945, el mapa de Europa se redibujó en Yalta sin la participación de los países afectados. Ucrania y Europa temen que la situación se repita en Alaska.

  106. Trump’s Affinity for Putin Will Be Tested at High-Risk Summit in Alaska U.S., August 13

    President Trump has largely held back from harsh criticism of Vladimir V. Putin personally, despite recent complaints about Russian intransigence in ending the war in Ukraine.

  107. Trump and Putin Could Decide Others’ Fates, Echoing Yalta Summit World, August 13

    In 1945, the map of Europe was redrawn in Yalta without input from the affected countries. Ukraine and Europe fear a repeat in Alaska.

  108. Trump Is Doubling Down on Sanctions. Putin Is Laughing All the Way to Alaska. Opinion, August 13

    There is something Putin cares about more than money.

  109. Before Trump Talks to Putin, Germany and Others Want to Bend His Ear World, August 13

    Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies will host the president for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.

  110. Trump to Meet Putin at U.S. Military Base in Anchorage U.S., August 13

    The American and Russian presidents will meet face to face at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on Friday, according to a White House official.

  111. Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador U.S., August 13

    A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.

  112. A Half-Baked Alaska Summit Opinion, August 12

    The meeting is a bad idea, but there’s an opportunity for Trump to punish Putin’s thievery.

  113. Trump dice que va a Alaska a averiguar lo que Putin ‘tiene en mente’ En español, August 12

    El presidente de EE. UU. insistió en que estaba dispuesto a abandonar las conversaciones y dejar que las dos partes siguieran luchando si no se llegaba a un acuerdo.

  114. When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen U.S., August 12

    The U.S. president is pushing to end the war in Ukraine, but analysts say the Russian leader could turn a hastily planned meeting to his advantage.

  115. Russia Makes a Swift Battlefield Advance, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks World, August 12

    Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions.

  116. Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine World, August 12

    As President Trump talks of land swaps, Ukrainians find it difficult to imagine giving up the Donbas, for military, humanitarian and political reasons.

  117. Trump usa los aranceles como herramienta de presión diplomática. Sus resultados son cuestionables En español, August 12

    El presidente de EE. UU. ha amenazado con imponer más aranceles a Rusia y a sus socios comerciales y ha impuesto otros más severos a India y Brasil para tratar de influir en asuntos bélicos y políticos.

  118. Zelenski, marginado en las negociaciones, advierte que Rusia intentará engañar a EE. UU. En español, August 12

    Ucrania teme que el Kremlin intente convencer al presidente Trump en las conversaciones ruso-estadounidenses en Alaska de que Ucrania, y no Rusia, es el obstáculo para la paz.

  119. Foreign Recruits in Ukraine Are Killed in a Strike on a Training Camp World, August 12

    Russia has repeatedly targeted soldiers assembled at military academies, barracks and parade grounds.

  120. Trump Says He’s Going to Alaska to See What Putin ‘Has in Mind’ U.S., August 11

    President Trump set a low bar for his summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, saying he was ready to walk away if no deal was forthcoming.

  121. Trump Wields Tariffs as a Force in Diplomacy, to Questionable Effect U.S., August 11

    The president has threatened more tariffs on Russia and its trading partners and has imposed harsh ones on India and Brazil to try to sway matters of war and politics.

  122. Finland Charges Ship’s Crew Members in Slashing of Undersea Cables World, August 11

    The tanker, the Eagle S, was detained last December.

  123. A Sidelined Zelensky Warns That Russia Will Try to Deceive the U.S. World, August 11

    Ukraine fears that the Kremlin will try to convince President Trump at U.S.-Russian talks in Alaska that Ukraine, not Russia, is the obstacle to peace.

  124. En una cumbre entre Trump y Putin, Ucrania teme no tener voz sobre su futuro En español, August 11

    Desde que el presidente Donald Trump retomó el poder, muchos ucranianos temen que se alcance un acuerdo de paz sin ellos.

  125. Por qué las guerras ya no terminan En español, August 11

    En una época pesimista, un alto al fuego temporal se ha convertido en lo máximo que se intenta conseguir.

  126. Tras casi perder a Trump, Putin consigue su cumbre ideal En español, August 10

    Para el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, es una oportunidad no solo de poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania según sus términos, sino también de dividir la alianza de seguridad occidental.

  127. Ukraine and Europe Project United Front Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit World, August 10

    Washington’s push to negotiate an end to the war has raised concerns the Trump administration will make concessions to Moscow that Kyiv cannot accept.

  128. Key Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Putin’s Powerful Aide World, August 10

    Showing an uncanny ability to adapt to circumstances, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has turned himself into a key engineer of President Vladimir V. Putin’s autocratic machine.

  129. He Was a Key Aide to Putin. Then He Balked at the Ukraine War. World, August 10

    Dmitri N. Kozak, who has said privately that the invasion was a mistake, has lost power to another senior Putin ally, Sergei V. Kiriyenko, who has embraced the military action.

  130. The Quiet Technocrat Who Enacts Putin’s Ruthless Agenda World, August 10

    For three years, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has handled the political aspects of the war in Ukraine, rising among a cadre of skilled managers who oversee the sprawling Russian state.

  131. In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future U.S., August 10

    Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.

  132. After Almost Losing Trump, Putin Gets His Ideal Summit World, August 10

    For President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, it is an opportunity not just to end the Ukraine war on his terms but to split apart the Western security alliance.

  133. Europe Seeks Details as Trump and Putin Prepare to Meet World, August 9

    Ukraine and its allies are concerned that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin will do a deal without them and then impose it on Kyiv.

  134. The New Nuclear Generation Opinion, August 9

    The adults who were children at the dawn of the atomic era are nearing the end of their lives.

  135. Russia Goes After Ukraine With Distant Strikes and New Tactics World, August 9

    Assaults on Ukraine have been intensifying even as President Trump has threatened new sanctions on Moscow, and now is preparing to meet with Russia’s leader.

  136. Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Suggestion That Ukraine Swap Territory With Russia World, August 9

    The Ukrainian president’s blunt comments risk angering Mr. Trump, who has made a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia one of his signature foreign policy goals.

  137. What Putin Hopes to Gain From a Summit With Trump World, August 8

    The American leader has agreed to a meeting with the Russian president in Alaska next Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

  138. Trump Says He Will Meet With Putin in Alaska Next Week U.S., August 8

    Mr. Trump also suggested that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine would include “some swapping of territories,” signaling that the U.S. may join Russia in trying to compel Ukraine to cede land.

  139. Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine, Which May Be Left Out of Peace Talks World, August 8

    “Here on the ground, we don’t feel any real changes from all these high-level meetings and statements,” a soldier said.

  140. Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Pressure? World, August 8

    The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine.

  141. The ‘Cease-Fire’ Trap: Has the World Given Up on Peace? Magazine, August 8

    In a pessimistic era, a temporary, tenuous pause to fighting has become the most anyone is trying to achieve.

  142. Para Putin, la cumbre con Trump es clave para asegurar sus objetivos en Ucrania En español, August 8

    Analistas, y personas que lo conocen, han dicho que el objetivo primordial de Putin es un acuerdo de paz que logre sus objetivos geopolíticos, y no necesariamente conquistar una determinada cantidad de territorio en el campo de batalla.

  143. Ukrainians Greet Planned Trump-Putin Summit With Deep Skepticism U.S., August 7

    Despite longing for an end to Russia’s invasion, few believe that a meeting between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin is likely to deliver a peace plan they can accept.

  144. For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals World, August 7

    The Russian leader sees direct talks with Trump as essential to achieving his ultimate aims in Ukraine.

  145. She Survived a 9-Story Fall After a Russian Missile Hit Her Building World, August 7

    Veronika Osintseva’s story has captivated a war-weary Ukraine.

  146. Trump and Putin to Meet in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Aide Confirms World, August 7

    A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions.

  147. I’ve Seen How Russia Is Torturing Prisoners of War Opinion, August 7

    Prosecuting torture is a legal obligation, not a diplomatic nicety or something that can be negotiated.