The August 18 meeting is also a test of America’s relationship with its closest allies after the European Union and United Kingdom accepted Trump’s tariff hikes partly because they wanted his support on Ukraine.
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Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war ahead of Alaska summit; Zelenskyy meets Starmer
The Kremlin said that the meeting between Trump and Putin will begin at 11.30am local time in Alaska on August 15. Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Trump and Putin will first sit down for a one-on-one meeting, followed by a meeting between the two delegations.
US and EU strike landmark trade deal with 15% tariff cap
Von der Leyen said the 15% tariffs were “across the board, all inclusive” and that “indeed, basically the European market is open.”
TikTok hit with USD 600 million fine for breaching EU privacy laws
TikTok said it disagreed with the decision and plans to appeal.
India and EU aim to finalise free trade agreement by end of 2025
This move follows the direction given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the EU Commissioners’ visit to New Delhi in February this year.
EU chief welcomes Trump’s decision to pause tariffs for 90 days
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause his planned tariff hike for 90 days
European visitors will now need an ETA to visit UK
European travellers will now need ETA to visit UK from April 2.
European Union leaders vow to ramp up funding to defend their own nations, Ukraine
European Union leader vow to ramp up funding to defend their own nations, Ukraine
India, EU focus on strong defence bonds, Indo-Pacific
India, EU focus on strong defence bonds, Indo-Pacific issues during recent meeting held in New Delhi
Romania and Bulgaria fully join Europe’s Schengen travel zone
The Schengen Area is named after the Schengen Agreement, which was signed in 1985 in Schengen, Luxembourg.
