(2025-08-16). Russian soprano Anna Netrebko facing continued blacklisting threat. wsws.org Netrebko is being punished for not lending her voice in favor of the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, although she has made clear her opposition to the invasion when it took place 3 and Ω years ago.
(2025-08-16). Trump signals he may walk out of Alaska summit with Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, a U.S. source told CNN that President Donald Trump is ready to back out of his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska if he thinks Putin is not serious about coming to a deal. The source made it clear that "all options are still on the table," which means that Trump could leave the meeting early.In comments to reporters on Thursday, Trump himself tipped his hat to the idea, saying that he would quickly figure out how the talks were going. He said, "I'll know in the first two, three, four, or five minutes whether the meeting is good or bad." "It will end very quickly…
(2025-08-16). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Inside the DRC and Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
How international involvement in the affairs of these two countries has complicated internal conflict resolution THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The DRC and Ukraine may be geographically and culturally apart but they share many similarities. DRC is the second largest country in Africa, after Algeria. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe, after Russia. …
(2025-08-16). Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US first lady Melania Trump during a meeting on the sidelines.— Reuers/File US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President…
(2025-08-16). The Heat: Trump-Putin Summit. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Engaging face-to-face for the first time in six years, the leaders met for nearly three hours. | Can they make progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine and work towards an eventual end to the conflict? | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history at American University. | William Lawrence is…
(2025-08-16). Trump says he had "very productive meeting" with Putin, but no deal reached. independent.co.ug 
ANCHORAGE, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had a "very productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, but the summit ended without a deal on the Ukraine crisis. The two presidents held a joint press conference after concluding their talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in …
(2025-08-16). Trump and Putin make no meaningful announcements at Alaska summit. wsws.org US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday, in the first visit by the Russian leader to the United States since 2015.
(2025-08-15). Putin's aircraft lands in Anchorage. eng.belta.by It is the first meeting of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump after the Republican president returned to the White House in January 2025. Apart from that, it is the first visit of a Russian leader to Alaska ever, including the time of the Russian Empire and the USSR.
(2025-08-15). Russia Is Ready for the Alaska Summit. Presidency of the Russian Federation. globalresearch.ca Aide to the President of Russia Colleagues, | Preparations for the meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States have entered their final stage. Given that the meeting was announced just five days ago — that …
(2025-08-15). UK Defence Secretary John Healey pledges troops on the ground in Ukraine. wsws.org Aware of the gravity of what was being suggested, his BBC interviewer asked what would happen if British troops were attacked by Russia. Healey insisted that British forces would have "the right to defend themselves if attacked".
(2025-08-15). Kiev regime prioritizes return of ultra-nationalists instead of ordinary soldiers. infobrics.org Ukraine does not want to admit how many soldiers are in Russian hands.
(2025-08-15). Russia destroys another HIMARS, obliterates Neo-Nazi junta's 'Sapsan' program. infobrics.org Since it was based on advanced Soviet-era technologies, the "Sapsan" would've been far more problematic for Russia than the underwhelming Western/NATO-sourced missiles and systems. Effectively on par with the Soviet 9K714 "Oka" and even early "Iskander" variants, this missile would've been a very serious challenge for Moscow's missile defenses.
(2025-08-15). Putin's Trump Summit Briefing. counterpunch.org 
Exclusive to CounterPunch The fragment below was taken from the transcript of an intercepted phone call, no doubt intended for the "ears only" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the eve of his Anchorage summit with President Donald Trump. "Vladimir Vladimirovich. How are you, my friend? I know you have met Trump many times before.
(2025-08-15). EU Preparing Regime Change in Hungary? globalresearch.ca Apparently, the EU is planning to further tighten its interventionist measures in the internal affairs of member countries. According to information recently shared by Russian authorities, European political elites are planning a regime change in Hungary — a country that …
(2025-08-15). Indonesia Will Play a Key Role in Russia's Asian Balancing Act. Andrew Korybko. globalresearch.ca Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was Putin's guest of honor during mid-June's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The privilege that was bestowed upon him wasn't surprising since bilateral ties have greatly strengthened since last year as documented
(2025-08-15). Ukraine Sinks Russian Cargo Ship In Caspian Sea. twz.com 
Ukraine has carried out an audacious drone strike on the Caspian Sea port of Olya, in Russia's Astrakhan region, hitting one cargo vessel that Kyiv says was being used to transport arms from Iran. U.K.-based maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed to TWZ that this is the first time a direct attack of this kind had been made on Olya and that it resulted in one ship sunk. It also appears to be the first time that Ukraine has successfully targeted any kind of vessel in the Caspian Sea area. | According to
(2025-08-15). Uzbekistan and Russia: A Long-Distance Strategic Partnership. infobrics.org Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia is not only a valuable asset for the development of bilateral dialogue, but also an important factor in the stable and sustainable development of the Eurasia region, creating fertile grounds for cooperation in the most sought-after areas of interaction in its vast expanses…
(2025-08-15). Will Trump-Putin summit leave Ukraine and Europe out in the cold? nationofchange.org If he repeats his past performances at summits with Putin and appears to back the Russian leader over his country's closest allies, it is likely to cause a dangerous rift in the western alliance.
(2025-08-15). How the Toxic Manosphere is Grooming Adolescent Boys. dissidentvoice.org 
Attribution: Denitza Tchacarova: A Russian poster urging open your eyes — against women being abused. Over the past decade, the "Manosphere" — a loosely connected but increasingly influential network of blogs, forums, influencers, and online communities — has become a powerful vehicle for promoting traditional gender roles, male grievance politics, and opposition to feminism. Once considered …
(2025-08-15). In run-up to Trump-Putin talks, Russian offensive encircles Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. wsws.org Despite the talks, there will be no lasting diplomatic resolution of the NATO-Russia conflict, which can only be ended on a progressive basis by an anti-war movement of the working class.
(2025-08-15). Putin-Trump talks begin in three-on-three format. eng.belta.by The meeting is taking place in a room at premises of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The room is decorated with a Russian flag and a U.S. flag.
(2025-08-15). Trump sees Putin ready for peace in Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were 'very productive'. geo.tv 
Trump and Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit. geo.tv 
(2025-08-15). Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska Is Underway (Updated). twz.com 
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump begin summit with one-on-one talks in U.S. president's limo. eng.belta.by After a photo shoot on the tarmac of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to travel to the negotiation venue in his armored limousine Cadillac One. This is how the leaders started confidential talks even on the way to the negotiation venue.
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump meet on runway in Anchorage. eng.belta.by Donald Trump greeted the guest right on a runway of the U.S. joint military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The American leader was clapping hands as he welcomed his guest, who was walking along a red carpet strip. The politicians had a firm handshake.
(2025-08-15). Alaska Summit: Between Expectation and Illusion. counterpunch.org It is entirely understandable that, after such a long and bloody conflict—not to mention the ongoing genocide now entering its 'final phase'—the hastily arranged Trump—Putin summit in Alaska has caught many off guard. Public opinion in nearly every country in the world (except, tragically, Israel) is overwhelmingly anti-war. Yet the power to prolong the bloodshed
(2025-08-15). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-15). B-2 Bombers Arrive At Alaskan Airbase Putin Will Land At (Updated). twz.com 
(2025-08-15). Selected Articles: Will the Trump-Putin Meeting be Held in Alaska at a U.S. Military Base? Or in the "Neutral Zone" of the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait? globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-08-15). Trump in Anchorage to meet with Putin. eng.belta.by The White House press pool clarified that the aircraft landed at 10: 20 local time (21: 20 Minsk time).
(2025-08-16). came to Israel for three months, and experienced. haaretz.com This Week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Russian living in Argentina seeks to experience the real Israel but gets caught off guard by the war with Iran, while an Israeli in California searches for a wife 'who knows what wars are'…