"We need to stress that Putin's maximalist demands on Ukraine have not changed." Jaroslava Barbieri (Ukraine Forum) on the upcoming summit in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, via CNN.

"We need to stress that Putin's maximalist demands on Ukraine have not changed." Jaroslava Barbieri (Ukraine Forum) on the upcoming summit in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, via CNN⤵️

'For Ukrainians, "It looks like it's two big powers that are just deciding the fate of Ukraine without any Ukrainians at the table," said Olga Tokariuk' My comments, made at a CEPA press briefing ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, quoted here: france24.com/en/live-news/2…

That smirk, pretending he didn't hear the question from a journalist asking whether Putin is going to stop killing civilians. Putin is having a great day today and couldn't care less. He sees a red carpet rolled out and senses complete impunity for all his crimes in Ukraine 📹EBU

So far it is all going #putin way. No ceasefire, #trump repeats russia speak about ‘overarching settlement’ and praises the greatness of the Kremlin’s master. Secondary sanctions also on pause ⏸️, # russia out of the cold.

Good statement by key European leaders following #alaska debacle. “No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO.”consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

“There are still dangers to watch for. Trump is once again looking to Zelenskyy to take steps towards peace. Having failed to make any impression on Putin, Trump is turning to the softer target.” Keir Giles (CH Russia Eurasia) on the Alaska summit⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trump-…

“Putin was brought out of the cold in Alaska. Trump gave Putin more space to manipulate, mislead and buy time. Alaska has emboldened Putin, who is likely to prolong, not end, the war.” Orysia Lutsevych (Ukraine Forum) on the Trump-Putin summit⤵️chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trump-…

“Putin validated Trump’s point of view by calling Ukraine ‘Biden’s war’ and calling the 2020 election rigged.” Orysia Lutsevych (Ukraine Forum) joined CNN to discuss the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska⤵️

The only possible answer to Trump's pressure on Zelenskyy at their Washington DC meeting is a no, whatever the reaction. Ukrainian and European leaders need to speak in unison and make it perfectly clear to the Americans that Ukraine can't be sold out and Russia can't be trusted

.Orysia Lutsevych (Ukraine Forum) joined CNN earlier this morning to discuss the meeting later today in Washington between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. Watch in full⤵️

Putin, not Zelenskyy, can stop the war any minute. He just has to withdraw his troops from the territory of another sovereign state. He can order his army to stop bombing Ukraine anytime. It's not Ukraine that started the war and should be facing pressure, it's Russia

If Ukraine gives up on the territory of Donetsk region, it won't just give up land and fortified military positions. It would also condemn people who live there to Russia's persecution and deportation of children. It must be perfectly clear to advocates of territorial concessions

'Zelensky avoided another disastrous White House ambush. He avoided having to commit to trade any territory, and he seemed to win understanding that Ukraine has a right to defend itself.' Timothy Ash (CH Russia Eurasia) timothyash.substack.com/p/zelensky-is-…

"There is movement, however, we are still very far from achieving durable and just peace in Ukraine. The dimension of justice as a key component for ensuring a durable peace in Ukraine is completely absent from these conversations" Watch Jaroslava Barbieri👇 youtu.be/FppNm54LVKo?si…

"We've seen some movement with regard to security guarantees." Jaroslava Barbieri (CH Russia Eurasia) on the aftermath of the meeting in Washington between Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, via CNBC⤵️

Some quick thoughts from Orysia Lutsevych and myself Ukraine Forum for Reuters on Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington and the prospect of direct talks between #Ukraine and #Russia - reuters.com/world/europe/f…

"US involvement in giving future security guarantees for Ukraine is essential for ensuring a durable peace." Jaroslava Barbieri (Ukraine Forum) on what next for Ukraine following President Zelenskyy's summit with Donald Trump, via FRANCE 24⤵️

'The big question remains: can Putin be forced to accept and abide by a security arrangement for Ukraine? The type of forces deployed in Ukraine, whether a peacekeeping or reassurance force, remains a contentious issue' Writes Orysia Lutsevych (Ukraine Forum) chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trumps…

Can Europe win the battle for how Trump’s makes peace in Ukraine? Yesterday’s event showed a united front but will Trump stick with it? My analysis here ⬇️ chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trumps…