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Trump saves Putin from international isolation with embarrassing meet-up
MSNBC· 2025-08-16 04:23
Well, it's 8:00 PM on the East Coast and we already know that Donald Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended with a the only way I can describe it really is a low energy press conference that lasted all of 12 minutes. It was really it was hardly a press conference at all. not only because they didn't take a single question from the press.People, the United States delegation who had traveled all the way to Alaska with them, the Russian delegation, many of them state-run, but they were there, too. ...
'This could have been an email': Trump leaves Alaska with no deal as Putin delights in photo op
MSNBC· 2025-08-16 04:21
>> GOOD EVENING. >> ONCE AGAIN. >> I'M STEPHANIE.>> RUHLE AND IT. >> IS DAY. >> 208 OF THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION.AND PRESIDENT TRUMP. >> IS NOW. >> ON BOARD AIR.>> FORCE ONE AND. >> HEADED BACK. >> TO WASHINGTON.>> AFTER. >> HIS SUMMIT WITH. VLADIMIR PUTIN.>> IN ALASKA. SO LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT. >> WE KNOW.>> EACH SIDE GOT OUT. >> OF THIS MEETING. >> VLADIMIR PUTIN.>> GOT TO SET FOOT ON AMERICAN SOIL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE. HE GOT THE FULL RED CARPET TREATMENT. HE GOT A PERFECT PHOTO OP AT A U ...
The Beat With Ari Melber - Aug. 15 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-08-16 02:24
We are covering President Trump and Vladimir Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. The topic is the war in Ukraine. Three countries engaged on this issue, but only two clearly present today. That mismatch hangs over this meeting with Ukrainian leaders not invited. This started around 3:30 p.m. Eastern in the United States time and uh East Coast. The US representatives include Steve Wickoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Those are the top diplomats of the administration. We ...
A second meeting with Zelenskyy is the outcome we’re looking for: Amb. McFaul
MSNBC· 2025-08-15 11:51
BEEN TALKING ABOUT THIS MORNING IS ALL HANGING OVER WHAT WE ARE ABOUT TO GO INTO IN. >> THIS SUMMIT UP. >> IN.>> ALASKA. >> WHERE PRESIDENT TRUMP IS HEADING THIS. >> MORNING TO ALASKA.>> FOR THAT MEETING WITH RUSSIAN LEADER VLADIMIR PUTIN. THE TWO WILL MEET IN ANCHORAGE TO DISCUSS A CEASE FIRE IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE. THEY WILL THEN HOLD A.JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE. >> THIS IS. >> PUTIN'S FIRST TIME IN THE UNITED.STATES SINCE 2015. YESTERDAY, PUTIN EXPRESSED HIS OPTIMISM ABOUT THE. >> SUMMIT.>> TELLING. HIS ADVI ...
Putin-Trump Summit: Why is it being held in Alaska?
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-15 10:01
Why is the United States, the host nation for this summit. Well, I think the only people who want to talk to Putin solo are the is President Trump. And it's on U.S. soil and where it's on U.S. soil, because Putin can't go a lot of places.He. The ICC has declared him a war criminal and they're yelling, we don't belong to the ICC. So he's welcome here and he's not going over other countries to get to the United States.Remember, Sarah Palin once said she could see Russia from from Alaska, just pointing this ou ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-15 06:40
Geopolitics & Diplomacy - The summit with Vladimir Putin represents a significant test of Donald Trump's distinctive personal diplomacy approach [1] - American foreign policy's unpredictability is highlighted [1]
World Awaits Trump-Putin Summit | Balance of Power 8/14/2025
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-15 00:23
US-Russia Summit & Geopolitical Implications - A summit between President Trump and President Putin is scheduled in Alaska, marking the first time a Russian President has set foot on US soil in 10 years and the first in-person meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 [11] - The summit aims to address the war in Ukraine, with Trump expressing optimism about brokering peace between Putin and Zelenskyy [5][6] - European leaders are concerned that Trump might make agreements that compromise Ukraine's security and territorial integrity, particularly regarding a ceasefire that freezes current lines of control [17][19] - Trump indicated a 25% chance of unsuccessful talks, while also suggesting a potential second summit involving Zelenskyy [9][22] - Potential outcomes discussed include a ceasefire line that isn't a permanent border and security guarantees for Ukraine [42][43] - Experts warn against appeasing Putin and suggest that he may use any ceasefire to regroup and strengthen his position [51][45] US Domestic Policy & Economic Impact - The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Intel for the US government to take a stake in the company to bolster manufacturing in Ohio [2][24][27] - Intel's CEO met with Trump after previously facing criticism, leading to discussions about a deeper relationship between the US government and Intel [25][26] - The US government stake in Intel could help accelerate the construction of a manufacturing hub in Ohio [27][28] - Recent data shows consumer prices climbing at the fastest rate in three years, with producer prices also rising, potentially impacting consumers [2][61][63][64] - Tariffs are starting to affect prices for producers and consumers, potentially dampening the economy [65][66]
How Golfing With Trump Sharpens U.S.-EU Ties | WSJ
Geopolitical Strategy & Diplomacy - Finland's President Stubb has become a key European confidant for President Trump, facilitating communication between Trump and European allies [1][5][9] - Stubb played golf with Trump, using the personal connection to discuss NATO and Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the importance of personal relationships in diplomacy [4][5][6] - Stubb communicates European perspectives to Trump and vice versa, acting as a mediator between Zelensky and Trump, though the situation changes weekly [9] - Stubb advised Trump not to trust Putin, echoing the sentiment of many European colleagues, and believes Trump initially gave Putin a fair chance [9][10] - Trump's stance on Putin and the war in Ukraine has toughened, possibly influenced by the ongoing conflict and civilian casualties [11][12] NATO & European Security - Finland's decision to join NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia, was driven by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine [3] - European countries are increasingly recognizing the need to take more responsibility for their own defense [14] - Trump's pressure has contributed to a shift in NATO, with the potential for increased defense spending targets [14] Arctic Strategy & Trade - Trump is leveraging his relationship with Finland to negotiate the purchase of icebreakers, essential for opening new trade routes and projecting military power in the Arctic [15][16] - Finland is a leader in icebreaker design and construction, possessing expertise that the US currently lacks [16]
Putin 'laying a trap' for Trump: What to expect from Friday's summit
MSNBC· 2025-08-13 16:03
KT, what do you think Zalinski and European allies needed to accomplish today in this phone call or this virtual meeting. Well, first of all, it was necessary that they talked and that they that the president would not just fly to Alaska without having consulted the European allies and partners and also the NATO section. It was a necessary meeting.Whether it was fruitful remains to be seen and we'll see that on Friday. The Europeans currently are still lingering between I'd say hope skepticism and a certain ...
Trump gets Armenia and Azerbijan to reach a peace deal
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-12 15:34
Geopolitical Landscape - Armenia and Azerbaijan have engaged in a bitter conflict for over 35 years, resulting in significant suffering for both nations [1] - Armenia and Azerbaijan are committing to stop all fighting forever, open up commerce, travel and diplomatic relations and respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity [2] - The agreement signifies a new history in bilateral interstate relationship between United States and Azarbajan [2] Strategic Partnership - The parties are starting the path towards strategic partnership, which will be elaborated within several months [3] - Strategic partnership with the United States presents a great opportunity and responsibility for Azarbajan [3] Conflict Resolution & Future Outlook - The peace agreement will pave the way to end the decades of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan [4] - The agreement aims to open a new era based on the full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each There [4]