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- Yahoo
Zelensky, EU Leaders Meet Trump in Historic White House Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with General Keith Kellogg, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, in Washington D.C., ahead of Zelensky's meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on August 18, 2025. Credit - Ukrainian Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images President Donald Trump is scheduled Monday afternoon to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, where six months ago the two leaders engaged in a televised shouting match that threw into doubt how long the U.S. would continue its support for Ukraine against a Russia invasion. Zelensky is returning backed by an extraordinary delegation of European leaders determined to present a united front against Russia to Trump, days after Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without any concrete steps toward a peace agreement. Zelensky is expected to be joined by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Mark Rutte, Secretary-General of NATO, is also attending. According to the White House schedule, Trump will first meet with Zelensky at 1:15 p.m. before greeting the European leaders, followed by a multilateral meeting with all parties at 3:00 p.m. Zelensky and the other world leaders will face the challenging task of trying to retain Trump's support for his country's defense against Russia as Trump has made public statements in line with Putin's positions for a peace agreement, including asserting that Zelensky must accept territorial concessions and that Ukraine must end efforts to join NATO. In a Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that Zelensky could end the war "almost immediately" by agreeing to these terms, framing Ukraine as having the primary responsibility to resolve the conflict initiated by Russia's 2022 invasion. This stance, coupled with Trump's rejection of Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations, has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials and European allies about diminishing U.S. support for Kyiv's sovereignty. Zelensky has repeatedly rejected ceding territory to Russia over the course of the war, emphasizing that it must end the war on terms that safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty. Ahead of the meeting, Macron said that 'if we show weakness today in front of Russia, we are laying the ground for future conflicts,' highlighting broader concerns that any forced compromise could embolden Moscow and threaten European security in the years ahead. The high-stakes discussions will largely focus on securing robust security guarantees for Ukraine, exploring potential pathways to a sustainable peace, and countering Russia's ongoing aggression while navigating Trump's push for a rapid resolution that aligns with his deal-making approach. Russian attacks on Ukraine have continued amid the ongoing diplomatic talks. Just hours before Zelensky's meeting with Trump, Russian strikes on the cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia killed at least 10 people, including a child, and injured dozens of others, according to Ukrainian authorities. Zelensky has called the timing of the strikes an attempt by Putin to put pressure on Ukraine to accept its terms. Zelensky is expected to press for a NATO-style security framework, potentially involving multinational peacekeeping forces, to deter future Russian incursions without relying solely on U.S. support, which has become increasingly uncertain under Trump's leadership. The outcome of the meeting could reshape the trajectory of the war and U.S.-European relations. A failure to secure firm commitments from Trump risks leaving Ukraine vulnerable and could strain the transatlantic alliance, while a successful push for security guarantees and continued support might strengthen Ukraine's position against Russia. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Write to Nik Popli at Solve the daily Crossword
The Hill
16 minutes ago
- The Hill
Newsmax agrees to $67 million settlement with Dominion over 2020 voter fraud claims
Newsmax, the conservative cable news channel loyal to President Trump, has agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $67 million to settle a lawsuit it brought against the network over its coverage of the 2020 election. Dominion sued Newsmax in 2021 over a series of false claims alleging the company's machines were manipulated to swing votes in former President Biden's favor and against Trump in the 2020 election. A judge in Delaware ruled in April the statements made on Newsmax's air were defamatory, but a trial in the case was delayed for months. The channel said on Monday the settlement amount will be paid out in installments over three fiscal years, which it 'expects to fund through revenues.' 'Newsmax believed it was critically important for the American people to hear both sides of the election disputes that arose in 2020,' the network said in a statement it published on its website on Monday. 'We stand by our coverage as fair, balanced, and conducted within professional standards of journalism.' Newsmax, a smaller conservative media channel featuring a bevy of pro-Trump hosts, gained notoriety after the 2020 election after it was promoted by the president for its coverage his false claims of widespread voter fraud and the coronavirus pandemic. Dominion was paid a separate settlement in 2023 by Fox News, which it also sued over that network's coverage of the 2020 election and Trump's claims of voter fraud.
Axios
16 minutes ago
- Axios
Newsmax to pay $67M settlement to Dominion Voting Systems over 2020 election lies
Conservative cable network Newsmax has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by voting-machine company Dominion Voting Systems over the airing of 2020 election lies, the company said in a regulatory filing Monday. It will pay $67 million over the next two fiscal years. Why it matters: It's the second major defamation lawsuit the company has settled following allegations that it aired falsehoods related to the 2020 election. Newsmax settled a similar lawsuit brought by voting-machine company Smartmatic last year for $40 million. Zoom in: It's unclear how Newsmax and Dominion came to the $67 million dollar amount. In the filing, Newsmax said it would be making the payments to Dominion in three installments: $27 million paid on Aug. 15; $20 million on or before Jan. 15, 2026; and $20 million on or before Jan. 15, 2027. The statement does not include any information that indicates Newsmax would be required to issue an on-air retraction or apology to Dominion. What they're saying: A Dominion spokesperson said the company is "pleased to have settled this matter." In a statement posted to its website, Newsmax defended itself and accused the court and judge overseeing the case of undermining "the role of the press in a free society." "Newsmax believed it was critically important for the American people to hear both sides of the election disputes that arose in 2020. We stand by our coverage as fair, balanced, and conducted within professional standards of journalism," Newsmax said. Zoom out: Both settlements allow Newsmax, which recently went public, to avoid high-profile trials over the airing of false claims that former President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory was rigged. The big picture: Newsmax's settlement represents the latest outcome from a long list of litigation waged by Smartmatic and Dominion against conservative media companies and personalities following the 2020 election.
