Ukrainian President Zelensky said he and Indian PM Narendra Modi have agreed to plan a meeting during next month's UNGA meeting. The talks come amid US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases. The timing suggests that it may carry hidden message for the US. All you need to know.

Modi-Zelensky plan to meet at UNGA. Is this a diplomatic signal to US ahead of Trump-Putin summit over Ukraine-Russia war?

Speaking at a closed-door briefing with journalists, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed caution over the Anchorage talks. “Meaningful and productive talks about us without us won’t work,” he said.

'About to be sold out': Ukraine on edge ahead of Trump-Putin meet; Zelensky warns against deals 'about Kyiv without Kyiv'

At a press conference, Trump said he'll visit Russia to meet Putin, sparking online jokes about Alaska. Some think it’s intentional, not a gaffe. Trump may aim for a major photo-op like with Kim Jong Un in 2019. Alaska, once Russian, adds symbolism, but there's no land border with Russia.

Trump planning Kim Jong Un-style summit with Putin: Will he 'walk' into Russia? Here's what we know

Trump called his upcoming Putin meeting a "feel out meeting," aiming to urge ending the war. He plans follow-up calls with European leaders and hopes for talks involving Zelensky soon.

‘It takes two to tango’: Trump says he’ll know in TWO minutes if Ukraine ceasefire deal with Putin is possible

Ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he hopes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gets a seat at the table during the meeting in Alaska.

'There will finally be a ceasefire': Germany 'hopes' Zelensky is at the table during Trump-Putin meet in Alaska

Trump and Putin will meet on August 15 in Alaska to discuss a peace proposal involving Ukraine ceding territory, with partial Russian troop withdrawals from Kharkiv and Sumy in exchange.

What will happen at Trump-Putin meeting? Moscow to push Ukraine to cede territory, US likely to back, Kyiv to oppose

Calling a potential land swap a move "to the betterment of both", Trump said that the land has already been over for three and a half years.

Russia, Ukraine to swap territories? Trump hints peace deal may involve land swap

Ushakov also revealed that Moscow has invited Trump to visit Russia following the Alaska talks. "Looking ahead, it is natural to hope that the next meeting between the presidents will be held on Russian territory. A corresponding invitation has already been sent to the US president," he said.

Kremlin confirms Trump–Putin to meet in Alaska, invites US president to visit Russia next

A planned Trump-Putin summit may be called off after Putin refused to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky. Putin dismissed the idea of a meeting with Zelensky. He said, “I have nothing against it in general, but certain conditions must be created for this… we are still far from creating such conditions.”

Trump-Putin meet in jeopardy? Russia refuses US President's one condition for Ukraine peace talks - What does it mean?

Russian President Putin met India’s NSA Doval in Moscow amid rising US-India tensions. The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods over continued Russian oil imports, citing security concerns.

Putin meets India’s top security adviser Ajit Doval as Trump hits Delhi with 50% tariff

Russian President Putin further said that the conditions for a potential meeting with Zelensky had not been met. This comes hours after Zelensky called for direct talks with Russia.

Putin says UAE possible place for Trump summit; stresses 'conditions' to meet Zelensky has not been met

India's NSA Ajit Doval is currently in Russia and is holding talks, mainly on expanding defence ties between the two countries. 

Putin likely to visit India to hold talks amid Trump's tariff crusade over purchase of Russian oil

US envoy Steve Witkoff held a three-hour meeting with Russian President Putin in Moscow ahead of a US ceasefire deadline, with President Trump calling the talks “highly productive” amid Ukraine war diplomacy.

'Everyone agrees war must come to close': Trump says ‘great progress’ made in Witkoff’s three-hour talks with Putin

In an apparent reference to Vladimir Putin, Elizaveta Krivonogikh, who claims to be the Russian President's daughter, said a man who "destroyed" her "took millions of lives".

Elizaveta Krivonogikh, Vladimir Putin's alleged daughter, writes cryptic post: 'Man who destroyed...'

After Dmitry Medvedev called a US ultimatum a "call for war," Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines near Russia, warning of "unintended consequences." Medvedev, once a reformist president, now a Putin ally, serves as Deputy Chair of Russia's Security Council. Here's more about him

Who is Dmitry Medvedev? Putin ally whose 'words' triggered Trump into moving nuclear submarines

Days after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose more sanctions against Russia if it didn't end its offensive in Ukraine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow is willing to resume peace talks with Kiev sans cameras.

After Donald Trump's peace deadline, Vladimir Putin agrees to talks with Ukraine, but with conditions

President Trump warned Russia to end its war in Ukraine within 10 days or face new US sanctions, expressing strong disappointment in President Putin and shortening his previous ultimatum.

‘Ten days from today’: Trump, ‘disappointed’ in Putin, issues fresh ULTIMATUM to Russia to end Ukraine war or face sanctions

A military intelligence analyst has said that Russian President Putin might be gearing up to attack another country that was once part of the Soviet Union. This comes amidst Donald Trump demand that Russia take steps for peace in Ukraine within the next 10-12 days.

Expert reveals which country could Putin attack next depending on 'what NATO does or doesn’t do'

The United States' House Intelligence Committee had found that the country's intelligence community didn't have any direct information that Vladimir Putin wanted to help Donald Trump get elected as the president in 2016.

Ex-CIA director pushed 'implausible' intel linking Putin to Donald Trump's election: Report

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on 30 April that Russia could expand its war effort to World War II levels, claiming that “millions” of civilians are now backing the military by donating supplies and gear.

'Total mobilisation': Putin preparing for world war? Ukraine flags Russia's $1.1 trillion rearmament plan

The US senator's response came amid intensifying US rhetoric against the country perceived to be financially backing Russia during its war against Ukraine. His stand reflected a broader push from Republican leaders urging America's allies and trade partners to economically isolate Moscow.

‘We’ll crush your economy if...’: US Senator Lindsey Graham warns India, China and Brazil against buying Russian oil

The last two rounds of negotiations, held in Istanbul, did not lead to any breakthroughs. Instead of reaching a ceasefire, both sides agreed to carry out prisoner exchanges and return the bodies of fallen soldiers.

Zelensky ready for direct talks with Putin? Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks amid massive Russian strikes

Trump allegedly asked if Zelensky could strike deep inside Russia, if given weapons to do so.

This comes after Trump voiced frustration with Putin's lacklustre peace efforts.

On Monday, Trump approved a weapons deal for Ukraine via NATO.

‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow?’: Trump asked Zelensky about deep strikes inside Russia to ‘make them feel pain’ — Here’s how Zelensky responded

Trump’s warning to Russia came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. During the meeting, Trump also announced a weapons deal with NATO countries.

‘I tell the First Lady, I spoke to Vladimir’: Trump complains Putin’s ‘lovely’ calls often end with missile strikes

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