Zelenskyy warns of Trump-Putin summit; meets India's Modi.

Trump Believes Putin Wants to End War Quickly

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Donald Trump stated to reporters that he believes Vladimir Putin wants to quickly end the war. Trump was asked about the upcoming meeting with Putin in Alaska and whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy would attend.

Trump mentioned that Zelenskyy was not part of the talks and expressed his ability to assess the possibility of a deal within the first two minutes of meeting Putin. He described the meeting as a "feel-out meeting" and emphasized Putin's desire to be involved in resolving the conflict.

Zelenskyy, on the other hand, criticized Russia for its continued attacks on Ukraine, stating that Moscow's actions demonstrate a lack of willingness to make peace. He highlighted the significant increase in Russia's aerial attacks on Ukraine in recent months.

Germany is organizing a virtual meeting of European leaders to discuss pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting will include Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and officials from the EU and NATO, among others.

Zelenskyy also mentioned discussing Russia's oil purchases with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US recently imposed sanctions on India for supporting the Russian economy through energy purchases. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Modi's support and announced plans for a personal meeting at the UN General Assembly.

Russia's defense ministry reported taking control of a settlement in eastern Ukraine, while Armenia's prime minister briefed Putin on his recent meeting with Trump. The Kremlin highlighted the significance of efforts to end conflicts in the region.

Sir Keir Starmer voiced support for Trump's initiatives to end the war in Ukraine but emphasized the importance of involving Kyiv in any peace settlement discussions. Starmer's spokesperson stressed the need for Ukraine to determine its own future and not have peace terms imposed on them.