Today in Focus The Trump-Putin summit
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Aug 12, 2025 
Shaun Walker, The Guardian's correspondent in Central and Eastern Europe, covers the escalating conflict in Ukraine, while Laurie Bristow, former British ambassador to Russia, shares insights from his time in Moscow. They discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and the controversial idea of a ceasefire deal that sidelines Ukraine's leadership. Concerns about geopolitical implications arise, especially regarding Russia's history of breaking agreements and the need for Ukrainian voices in negotiations. The conversation sheds light on the complex dynamics of diplomacy and war.
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Missile Strike Killed Civilians In Kyiv
- Shaun Walker witnessed missiles hit Kyiv and a residential building was struck.
- Thirty-one people were killed, showing civilians' acute vulnerability.
Alaska Summit Gives Putin Optics Win
- Shaun Walker says inviting Putin to the US rolls out a red carpet and shifts optics to Moscow.
- The venue signals a political victory before talks begin.
Ukraine Rejects Decisions Made Without It
- Volodymyr Zelensky warned deals about Ukraine made without Ukraine will be 'dead'.
- Shaun Walker reports Kyiv's elite reacted with alarm.