

August 19th, 2025: Trump Organizing Putin-Zelensky Summit & Hamas' Gruesome Crackdown On Gazan Critics
18 snips Aug 19, 2025
In a significant White House meeting, Trump and Zelensky share optimism about ending the war in Ukraine with support from European leaders. Meanwhile, Hungary lashes out at Ukraine over attacks on Russian oil supplies. In Gaza, growing dissent against Hamas is met with brutal crackdowns as the group executes its critics. Additionally, Putin's bond with Kim Jong Un deepens amid discussions of military cooperation, raising concerns about shifting global alliances.
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Trilateral Summit Momentum
- Trump's White House meeting with Zelensky and European leaders opened a diplomatic path toward a trilateral Putin-Zelensky-Trump summit.
- Zelensky stayed firm against ceding territory while accepting security guarantee talks and parliamentary approval requirements.
A Warmer White House Visit
- Zelensky described the meeting as the best conversation he's had with Trump so far this year and wore a black suit instead of military fatigues.
- The visit contrasted sharply with his earlier February Oval Office shouting match and showed a warmer, more deferential tone.
Ceasefire Versus Immediate Talks
- Trump pushed peace talks without a ceasefire and promised post-settlement security guarantees akin to Article 5.
- European leaders urged a ceasefire first and increased financial pressure on Russia before substantive negotiations.