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United States
>>> The White House confirmed that the Trump–Putin meeting will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, on 15 August, focusing on the war in Ukraine, sanctions on Russia, and potential security guarantees.

>>> U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he might attend the Alaska meeting depending on his schedule.

>>> U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Putin agreed to the talks due to looming new sanctions and pressure from China and Turkey.

>>> A comparative aid study found the U.S. has provided over $74 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, compared to around $62 billion from the EU and UK combined.

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Europe & World
>>> Switzerland expanded sanctions against Russia in line with the EU’s 18th package, lowering the oil price cap to $47.60 per barrel and freezing assets of 14 individuals and 41 entities.

>>> Latvia pledged at least €2 million for Ukrainian arms purchases under the PURL framework.

>>> The EU is finalising its 19th sanctions package, which will include bans on exporting UAV production equipment to Russia and restrictions on Russian banks.

>>> EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Putin is seeking concessions and propaganda gains, not a genuine peace settlement.

>>> Leaders of 26 EU countries signed a joint declaration of support for Ukraine ahead of the Trump–Putin talks; Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refused to sign.

>>> BBC reported that North Korea is sending workers to Russian military factories under conditions resembling forced labour, working 18-hour days without leaving the premises.

>>> Czechia will supply Ukraine with up to 1.8 million artillery shells by year-end and expand weapons production cooperation, as confirmed by Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.


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Geopolitics & Economy
>>> Kremlin adviser Dmitry Suslov outlined Putin’s ceasefire demands: recognition of occupied territories as Russian, NATO renunciation, demilitarisation, constitutional reform toward federalisation, and permanent control of current frontlines with minor withdrawals in Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions.

>>> Financial Times noted that Western fatigue and pressure on Ukraine to accept territorial compromises are aiding Putin’s strategy.

>>> The New York Times reported that Putin views the Alaska meeting with Donald Trump as an opportunity to secure sanctions relief in exchange for a limited ceasefire.

>>> Politico highlighted that Europe can influence Trump through economic leverage and coordinated sanctions policy.

>>> The Moscow Times reported that Russia’s government will urgently meet oil companies as fuel prices have surged nearly 50% since January, partly due to Ukrainian drone strikes.

>>> The Hill urged Ukraine to demand robust international security guarantees and maintain its armed forces’ strength in any negotiations.

>>> The Institute for the Study of War assessed that the coming days will be decisive in the battles for Pokrovsk and Dobropillia.

>>> Financial Times reminded that previous Trump–Putin summits ended without significant agreements due to deep mistrust.

>>> The Telegraph predicted that even with a deal, the war is unlikely to end quickly given entrenched positions on both sides.

>>> Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger criticised Ukrainian bureaucracy for delaying construction of its arms plant in Ukraine, while the German facility is already complete.