WSJ What’s News Trump Pushes for Peace Summit With Putin and Zelensky
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Aug 19, 2025 President Trump proposes a pivotal three-way summit with Putin and Zelensky to discuss peace in Ukraine amid ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, SoftBank's $2 billion investment in Intel raises eyebrows in the tech world. The podcast also delves into the financial strain of parenthood, forecasting staggering costs and examining how inflation is influencing family planning decisions. Families share their experiences navigating financial challenges while prioritizing bonds over material wealth, highlighting the realities of raising children today.
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Trump Proposes Three-Way Peace Summit
- President Trump proposed a three-way summit with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue a peace path in Ukraine.
- Details on security guarantees and enforcement remain unresolved among U.S. and European leaders.
Security Guarantees Sought Without NATO Membership
- Allies are debating security assurances for Ukraine short of NATO membership, potentially mirroring Article 5-like guarantees.
- Marco Rubio was named to lead a task force to draft those guarantees with NATO and national security advisors.
Require A Ceasefire Before Summit Talks
- Insist on a ceasefire before arranging any high-level summit, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's counterpart emphasized.
- Delay diplomatic summits until fighting stops to ensure genuine negotiation conditions.