Core Points - European leaders proposed a collective security guarantee for Ukraine following a meeting with US and European leaders at the White House on the 18th [1] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that discussing Ukraine's security guarantees without Russia's involvement is a "dead end" [1] - Lavrov emphasized that Russia will firmly protect its legitimate interests and criticized the EU's current measures as attempts to alter the US's stance on Ukraine under the Trump administration [1] - He indicated that the EU's actions deepen US involvement in the conflict and continue to use Ukraine as a tool to contain Russia [1] - Regarding a potential tripartite meeting on the Ukraine issue, Lavrov mentioned that Russia is prepared for negotiations but emphasized the need for careful preparation to avoid worsening the current situation [1]

美国防部：美国计划在乌克兰安全保障中发挥最小作用 此外，还有消息人士透露，美国国防部最高政策官员曾对一小部分盟友表示，美国计划在对乌克兰的安 全保障中发挥最小作用。 19日晚，美国负责政策的副防长埃尔布里奇·科尔比在会议上回答欧洲军事领导人的提问时作出上述表 态。据一位欧洲官员和另一位了解会谈情况的人士透露，当时英国、法国、德国和芬兰的国防部门负责 人敦促美方披露其将提供哪些兵力和空中力量来帮助乌克兰维持与俄罗斯的和平协议。 美国计划在对乌克兰的安全保障中发挥最小作用。 当地时间8月20日，美国副总统万斯在接受福克斯新闻频道采访时表示，欧洲国家必须承担乌克兰安全 保障的"主要责任"。 万斯称，美国可以在必要时提供帮助，但美总统特朗普的立场是，欧洲应在相关安排中发挥主导作 用，"无论最终形式如何，欧洲都必须承担大部分负担"。 ...

Group 1 - The United States and Europe are developing a security assurance plan for Ukraine, but Russia insists that any genuine security guarantees must involve its participation [1][5] - Trump stated that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO, but the U.S. will provide "air support" instead of ground troops [2][3] - European countries are advancing plans to send troops to Ukraine, with approximately 10 nations prepared to contribute [4] Group 2 - The U.S. is considering various forms of air support, which may include the provision of Patriot missile defense systems and F-16 fighter jets [3] - A committee has been established by the U.S., EU, and Ukraine to draft security assurance proposals, led by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio [3] - The European Council President stated that security assurance terms will be finalized in the coming days, with NATO military leaders set to discuss the situation on the 20th [4]

《卫报》称，拉夫罗夫表示，美国对乌克兰危机的"根本原因"有了越来越清晰的认识。另一方面，他将矛头指向欧洲，批评欧洲试图改变美国总统特朗普对 乌克兰问题的立场，称其为"笨拙的尝试"。 拉夫罗夫称，欧洲只是在试图"积极升级乌克兰局势"，欧方在与特朗普的会晤中没有提出任何"建设性"的想法。 美国总统特朗普18日在白宫与乌克兰总统泽连斯基举行双边会晤，随后与泽连斯基以及多名欧洲领导人举行多方会晤。在当天举行的美乌欧多方会晤的公开 发言环节，"安全保障"被多次提及。欧洲领导人强调俄乌停火和给予乌克兰安全保障的重要性。 "西方非常清楚，在没有俄罗斯联邦参与的情况下认真讨论安全保障是一个'乌托邦'，是没有出路的。"拉夫罗夫对记者说，"我们不能同意现在有人建议在没 有俄罗斯联邦参与的情况下解决集体安全问题（的说法）。" 【环球网快讯】据英国《卫报》、法新社报道，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫周三（20日）表示，俄罗斯支持为乌克兰提供可靠的安全保障，但同时警告，在没有俄 罗斯参与的情况下讨论乌克兰安全保障问题是"没有出路的"。 ...

新华财经北京8月20日电（记者冯玉婧、高冰冰）美国白宫新闻秘书莱维特19日表示，俄罗斯总统普京与乌克兰总统泽连斯基举行双边会晤的计划正在推 进，相关方已就"多种方案"展开讨论，但她拒绝透露会晤具体地点。美国总统特朗普当天表示，泽连斯基和普京"最好在我（特朗普）不在场的情况下见 面"。另据美媒报道，美国与欧洲军事规划人员已开始研究为乌克兰提供安全保障方案。 另据法新社报道，普京曾提议在"莫斯科"举行会晤，但被泽连斯基拒绝。 8月18日，美国总统特朗普（中左）在华盛顿白宫迎接乌克兰总统泽连斯基（中右）。新华社记者胡友松摄 "普泽会"地点俄欧各有诉求 美国有线电视新闻网19日援引白宫官员的话报道，泽连斯基与普京的双边会晤，以及随后可能举行的包括特朗普在内的三边会晤，目前有多个备选地点。 一名官员透露，特朗普19日与匈牙利总理欧尔班讨论了乌克兰加入欧盟谈判的相关事宜，其间双方谈到将布达佩斯作为会晤地点。另一名美国政府高级官员 称，土耳其的伊斯坦布尔也被提及。 在19日记者会上，被问及美政府是否考虑将布达佩斯作为相关选址时，莱维特回答，"我不会确认也不会否认"，白宫会尽快提供相关细节。 法国总统马克龙19日表示，普京与 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. will assist Ukraine in defense but will not deploy ground troops, emphasizing a preference for bilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine before any trilateral meeting with the U.S. [1][3][5] - Trump reiterated that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO, but some European countries have agreed to provide similar protective measures to what NATO offers [5][6] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that any peace agreement regarding Ukraine must ensure Russia's security and that discussions should start from an expert level before moving to higher-level talks [6][8] Group 2 - The U.S. and its European allies are continuing discussions on how to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, with a focus on coordination between European nations and the U.S. [5][9] - Russia confirmed the exchange of deceased soldiers' remains with Ukraine, indicating ongoing negotiations and agreements between the two nations [9]

Group 1: Tariffs and Trade - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the inclusion of 407 product categories in the steel and aluminum tariff list, with a tax rate of 50% [3] - The expanded tariff list includes a wide range of products such as wind turbines, mobile cranes, railway vehicles, furniture, and various machinery [3] - The tariffs aim to protect domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, as emphasized by the Trump administration [3] Group 2: U.S. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, with the Nasdaq down 1.46% and the S&P 500 down 0.59%, while the Dow Jones increased by 0.02% [5] - Major tech stocks experienced declines, with AMD falling over 5% and Nvidia dropping more than 3%, while Intel rose approximately 7% following a $2 billion investment from SoftBank [5] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell by 0.9%, with notable declines in stocks like Xunlei (down over 10%) and Weibo (down over 6%) [5] Group 3: Commodity Prices - Gold prices decreased, with COMEX gold futures down 0.56% to $3359.1 per ounce, and silver futures down 1.81% to $37.34 per ounce [7] - International oil prices also fell, with WTI crude oil futures down 1.69% to $62.35 per barrel and Brent crude oil futures down 1.22% to $65.79 per barrel [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. will assist Ukraine in defense but will not deploy ground troops, as emphasized by President Trump [1][2] - Trump reiterated that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO, but some European countries have agreed to provide similar security guarantees [1][2] - Discussions among the U.S., European allies, and Ukraine will continue regarding security assurances for Ukraine [1][2] Group 2 - A meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky took place, focusing on security guarantees and the potential for a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine trilateral meeting [2][3] - The White House is reportedly planning a trilateral meeting in Budapest involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine [3] - Belarus has expressed willingness to organize a meeting between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. will assist Ukraine in defense but will not deploy ground troops, as emphasized by President Trump [1][2] - Trump reiterated that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO, but some European countries have agreed to provide similar protective measures [1] - Discussions among the U.S., European allies, and Ukraine will continue regarding security guarantees for Ukraine [1][2] Group 2 - Trump acknowledged that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is more difficult to resolve than he initially thought [2] - The primary agenda during Trump's meetings included security guarantees for Ukraine, territorial issues, and discussions on bilateral and trilateral meetings involving Russia and Ukraine [2]

Group 1 - Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the White House again on August 18, meeting with President Trump, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing conflict [1][4][6] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, with reports of drone interceptions and missile launches, highlighting the military tensions in the region [3][13] - Zelensky shared a proposal for a peace agreement with European allies, demanding full compensation from Russia for wartime damages, suggesting that the compensation could be sourced from $300 billion of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Western countries [3][15] Group 2 - The atmosphere during the meeting was notably more cordial compared to the previous encounter in February, with Zelensky expressing gratitude multiple times [6][12] - Zelensky's change in attire to a formal suit was noted, as he was previously criticized for not wearing formal clothing during his last visit [5][9] - Discussions included the development of a specific security assurance plan for Ukraine, with ongoing communication among Zelensky's national security team [15][18] Group 3 - NATO Secretary General stated plans to provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the NATO treaty, indicating a shift in the level of U.S. involvement in Ukraine's security [18] - The U.S. is moving towards a broader peace agreement, with indications that Russia has made some concessions regarding five Ukrainian regions [18]