State of the World from NPR European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace Talks
Aug 11, 2025
European Union foreign ministers assert that Ukraine must be central to any peace negotiations with Russia, emphasizing the stakes involved in the upcoming talks. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes as Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif is killed in an airstrike in Gaza, raising alarms about the risks journalists face in war zones. This incident sheds light on the pressing issues of press freedom and global safety for reporters.
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Ukraine Must Be At Peace Talks
- European leaders insist any peace deal must include Ukraine.
- Rob Schmitz reports Zelensky wasn't invited to the planned Alaska talks, raising allied concerns.
Press Russia With Real Sanctions
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges real sanctions to pressure Putin.
- He argues sanctions are needed to make the war untenable and prompt concessions.
Anas al-Sharif's Final Reporting
- Aya Batrawi reports Anas al-Sharif kept reporting despite threats and losing his father.
- He was killed in an airstrike while wearing a blue press vest, video shows.