Page 19 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine, keeps air security option open

Upon being asked if the US would provide 'air' as a security option, Leavitt said that it was a possibility

Trump cancels August vacation in New Jersey to work on Russia-Ukraine

The White House on Tuesday said President Donald Trump called off his traditional summer vacation in northern New Jersey due to the ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, confirmed the president's decision. This is normally the time when the president goes on vacation, but not this president, Leavitt said, adding that there were discussions about him working from Bedminster for a couple of weeks but he decided against it. Bedminster is the location of his club in northern New Jersey, where Trump often goes for weekends. He also spent some stretches of time in August there for vacation during his first term. The comments from Leavitt came when the White House took a portion of the day's press pool out to the renovated Rose Garden as the president tested out the area's new speakers. Earlier, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted footage showing off new speakers installed as part of Trump's makeover of the White Hous

Trump only prez to check Russia this century, ensure peace: WH press secy

Earlier, Trump had criticised former President Barack Obama's response to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea

Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support

What could India take away from Alaska and Washington? One, pandering to an egotistical leader is self-defeating. It opens the path to serial humiliation

Explained: Why Crimea is central to Trump's push for a Russia-Ukraine deal

After meeting Putin, Trump said that Zelenskyy can "end the war immediately" by conceding Crimea and Nato ambitions. Here's a look at why Crimea is central to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rupee surges to highest level in August; ends 40 paise higher at 86.95/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 40 paise or 0.45 per cent higher at 86.95 against the dollar on Tuesday

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up 371 pts, ends higher for 4th day; Nifty nears 25,000; RIL leads

Stock Market Highlights on Tuesday, August 19, 2025: Reliance, Tata Motors and Adani Ports from the Sensex constituents gained over 3 per cent each. Bajaj Finserv slipped 1 per cent.

Settled 6 wars in 6 months: Trump again claims stopping India-Pak conflict

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. Talking to the press in the Oval Office while meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump claimed to have ended six wars, including the war between India and Pakistan. While answering a question, Trump said he thought that the Russia-Ukraine war would be the easiest one to end, but it is not. Trump said that it is the tough one, and we have been talking about it for a long time, like we were talking about others India-Pakistan. Trump also indirectly mentioned India and Pakistan on his Truth Social post earlier in the day. "I've settled 6 Wars in 6 months, one of them a possible Nuclear disaster, Trump posted. Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 40 times that he helped settle the tensi

Zelenskyy thanks US First Lady for 'letter' to Putin on abducted children

On August 15, US First Lady Melania Trump had penned a letter to the Russian President, urging that "it is time" for the protection of children and the future generations

Ukraine peace push: Key takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy White House talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders met Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ending the war, with talks on peace, weapons support and a meeting with Putin

Ukraine pitches $150 bn US defence, drone deals for security guarantees

Kyiv pitches weapons purchases and joint production to lock in American security commitments as US President Donald Trump pushes Putin-Zelenskyy trilateral talks

Trump meets Zelenskyy, European leaders at White House: What they said

Trump met Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict; leaders stressed ceasefire, unity, and security guarantees

Rupee advances despite dollar gains; opens 10 paise higher at 87.25/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 10 paise higher at 87.25 against the dollar on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg

Ex-Army Chief Naravane urges dialogue for Russia-Ukraine peace solution

According to Naravane, the meeting between the two leaders - US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska had mixed outcomes

Asian stocks, oil dip ahead of US Fed meet; European futures rise

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slid 0.2 per cent in early trading, after US stocks ended the previous session with mild losses

Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies

Mark Rutte shared details of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place during the former's meeting with top European officials

Putin's Ukraine proposal backed by Trump centers on Donbas: Here's why

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

Trump moves to arrange Putin-Zelenskyy meeting after White House talks

After meeting Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, Trump said he called Putin and began arranging a face-to-face meeting to push Ukraine peace talks

Can Zelenskyy trust Trump? Ukraine's fate may depend on the answer

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

'Open to elections after peace is restored': Zelenskyy after meeting Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said elections can only be held in Kyiv after peace is restored, stressing that during war people cannot take part in free and democratic voting