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‘Will Not Allow Second Partition Of Ukraine': Zelenskyy Ahead Of Trump-Putin Meet In Alaska
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine will not allow "a second attempt to partition" the country, stressing that peace must come through a "just end to the war" rather than territorial concessions to Russia. "We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is why we stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a dignified peace, based on a clear and reliable security architecture," Zelenskyy said. I have not heard any partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The President of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President Trump's proposals, starting back in February. Ceasefire, all formats… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 9, 2025 His remarks come days before US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska next Friday. The Ukrainian leader accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of attempting to "legalise" occupied territories in exchange for halting the fighting. "Everyone clearly sees Putin's tactics. He fears sanctions and is doing everything to bail on them. He wants to exchange a pause in the war, in the killings, for the legalisation of the occupation of our land - he wants to get territorial spoils for the second time," said Zelenskyy in a video message. Zelenskyy, in a clear manner, said that he will not allow the partition of Ukraine, pointing out that Russia might try to launch a third attempt to occupy its territory. He urged to end the war with "dignified peace and security architecture" for the future safety of Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian president underscored that any settlement must prioritise immediate peace, not a delayed ceasefire that would give Russia breathing space. "What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real, lasting peace. Not a ceasefire sometime in the future, in months, but immediately," Zelenskyy said. "The path to peace for Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine - this is fundamental. It is important that joint approaches and a shared vision work toward genuine peace. A consolidated position. Ceasefire. End of occupation. End of war." Earlier, Zelenskyy warned in clear words that, "Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier." The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already is in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this—and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier. — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 9, 2025 The Alaska summit, announced by Trump on Friday, will mark the first face-to-face between sitting US and Russian leaders since the Biden-Putin talks in Geneva in June 2021. In announcing the meeting, Trump hinted that the talks could involve territorial adjustments, saying there would be "some swapping of territories to the betterment of both" Ukraine and Russia, without offering specifics. Zelenskyy also revealed that his government had been in close contact with key Western allies in the run-up to the Alaska meeting. He cited recent talks between Ukraine's presidential chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, and representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and Poland, describing the discussions as "constructive" and focused on a "consolidated position" for peace.
Time of India
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- Time of India
'You Signed A Death Pact': Khamenei Aide Vows To Block 'Trump Route' After Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal
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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
‘Donald Trump asked me out right after my divorce': Emma Thompson claims she could have changed the course of American political history
Emma Thompson, while attending the Locarno Film Festival, discussed her career, love life, and a surprising call from Donald Trump that she claimed could have changed the face of American politics if she'd said yes. The Harry Potter star also addressed the Monica Lewinsky scandal during the Primary Colors shooting. The actor was joined by a star-studded list, including Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, Andy García, and Adrien Brody, on Friday evening for the Leopard Club Award. Also read: Georgia rapper T-Hood fatally shot at home, dies at 33; police investigate homicide after domestic dispute Just days after Salma Hayek revealed Trump once asked her out while she was still with her boyfriend, Emma Thompson says she got a similar call from the now-president. According to The Telegraph, it happened the very same day her divorce from Kenneth Branagh was finalised in court. The 66-year-old, who received the Leopard Club Award on Aug. 8, recalled filming the 1998 political satire Primary Colors when, sitting in her van, the phone rang. 'Hello, this is Donald Trump,' the voice said. Thinking it was a prank, Thompson replied, ''How can I help you?' Maybe he needed directions from someone.' Then the voice said, 'I'd love you to come and stay at one of my beautiful places. Maybe we could have dinner.' Without jumping on the offer, Thompson politely replied, 'That's very sweet. Thank you so much. I'll get back to you.' Later, Thompson realised it was actually Donald Trump, who had just split from his first wife, Marla Maples, and his team might have been on the hunt to find a suitable partner for him to take out. 'I bet he had people searching for suitable women,' she said, before adding, 'You know, a nice divorcée, that's what he was looking for.' She added, 'He even found the number for my trailer! That's stalking.' Thompson laughed about what could have happened if she'd said yes. 'I could have gone on a date with Donald Trump. I could have changed the course of American history!' Also read: Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump's India tariffs, warns it will hurt Americans: 'Never a great sign to be compared to…' Thompson recalled how, while she was filming Primary Colors, the Monica Lewinsky scandal blew up, the one that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment. For her, it was strange because the movie's plot was so close to what was happening in real life. Speaking about U.S. politics, she joked that it would be nice if the only problem these days was just a sex scandal, instead of everything else going on. Thompson and her ex-husband Branagh met in 1987, fell in love while filming Fortunes of War, and tied the knot two years later. They divorced in 1995 after Branagh's affair with Helena Bonham Carter. Years later, Thompson married actor Greg Wise in 2003. Thompson's work in Harry Potter is well known, but she doesn't consider it her best creative gig. 'This is not really an important part of my creative endeavour,' she said. According to her, she only came to shoot for a few days and wasn't actually part of the core production unit. 'I'm really sorry. I don't mean to be rude to those of you who like Harry Potter, but you know, I really came in, did a bit with glasses and hair, and then left, having been quite well paid.' She added, 'I'm very grateful to them.' During her festival appearance, Thompson also addressed her long Hollywood career, from her start as a comedian making jokes about politics to award-winning turns in films like Howards End, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, and Love Actually.
