Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:57am on 12 Aug 2025,Tuesday International
Ahead of his August 15 summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump declared he would know “within the first two minutes” whether a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is possible. Calling it a “feel-out meeting,” Trump said he may walk out if no progress is made. He emphasized his desire for a ceasefire and hinted at future talks involving Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump linked Russia’s economic struggles to US-imposed tariffs and claimed European leaders are eager for resolution. He reiterated that the war wouldn’t have happened under his presidency, calling it “Joe Biden’s war,” and expressed readiness to broker a deal if Putin shows flexibility. (PC: CBS & AP News)
