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]

Group 1 - Trump reiterated that Ukraine should not join NATO, aligning with a key Russian demand [1][3] - He ruled out the possibility of the U.S. sending ground troops to Ukraine, despite discussions among European leaders about deploying ground forces [1][3] - Trump suggested that U.S. support for Ukraine's security might come in the form of air power rather than ground troops [4] Group 2 - Discussions between Trump and European leaders focused on Ukraine's security guarantees, territorial issues, and potential meetings between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, without addressing NATO membership or troop deployments [4] - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg indicated that the meetings did not cover Ukraine's membership qualifications but rather discussed security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that President Trump reiterated that Ukraine should not join NATO, aligning with a key demand from Russia [1][3] - Trump emphasized that it is impossible for Ukraine to join NATO, stating that "everyone knows this is not possible" [3] - He ruled out the possibility of the U.S. sending ground troops to Ukraine, despite discussions among European leaders about deploying ground forces [1][4] Group 2 - Trump's support for Ukraine's security may come in the form of air power rather than ground troops [4] - Discussions with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders focused on security guarantees and territorial issues, without addressing NATO membership or troop deployment [4]

【文/观察者网 齐倩】 据英国《独立报》和美国《纽约邮报》8月18日报道，美国总统特朗普在白宫会谈时对法国总统马克龙的一 句低语，被现场的麦克风捕捉到了。 当天，特朗普在白宫与乌克兰总统泽连斯基以及多名欧洲领导人举行多方会晤。期间，特朗普向马克龙表 示，俄罗斯总统普京"想为他达成协议"（ make a deal for me），并称这很"疯狂"。 《纽约邮报》称，这段话暗示特朗普认为普京想要讨好他，并认为这为外界进一步了解特朗普如何看待他与 普京的阿拉斯加会谈提供了线索。 当寻求置评时，白宫向《独立报》提到了特朗普上周在福克斯新闻节目中发表的评论。特朗普当时表 示："我们谈得非常真诚，我认为普京希望看到这件事结束。" 克龙等欧洲领导人会面 然而，这场对话的另一个主人公——马克龙却没那么乐观，对普京是否准备好解决这场冲突表示怀疑。 18日当天，当被美国全国广播公司（NBC）问及他与特朗普之间的"悄悄话"时，马克龙回应称："从目前的 形势和事实来看，我认为普京总统现在不太愿意达成和平。但或许是我太过悲观了。" "你们总统的乐观态度值得认真对待，"马克龙向NBC继续表示，"如果他认为能够达成协议，那真是个好消 息， ...

新华财经华盛顿8月19日电（记者施春黄强熊茂伶）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。这是自今年2月在白宫与特朗普爆发激烈争吵后，泽连斯基再次赴美。 专家解读，会晤围绕乌克兰问题释放一个信号，聚焦两个议题，但暴露出三个核心分歧，显示美俄乌欧四方博弈将进一步加剧。 三大核心分歧 8月18日，美国总统特朗普（左）在华盛顿白宫迎接乌克兰总统泽连斯基。新华社记者胡友松摄 一个信号两个议题 在多名欧洲领导人"陪同"下，泽连斯基二进白宫，至少在媒体镜头前收获"一团和气"，与今年2月美乌领导人会晤不欢而散形成对比。 "继续谈"是这次乌欧白宫行释放的一个重要信号。 在"特泽会"及与欧洲领导人多边会晤后，特朗普在社交媒体上说，他刚刚致电俄罗斯总统普京，并开始安排泽连斯基与普京的双边会晤。在俄乌总统会晤之 后，美俄乌总统将举行三方会晤，对俄乌冲突来说"这又是一个非常好的开端"。 乌欧领导人对三方会晤均表示支持。在白宫会晤时，泽连斯基说"已经为三边会谈做好准备"。欧洲多国领导人表示，支持举行美乌欧三方会晤，以尽快结束 俄乌冲突。 与之相对的是，俄方相关表态存在温 ...

Core Points - The meeting between US President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and several European leaders focused on the ongoing peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Zelensky indicating that a ceasefire is no longer a prerequisite for further talks [1][2][4] - Zelensky emphasized the importance of security guarantees as the foundation for lasting peace, with the US committing to coordinate support and act as a participant in Ukraine's security [2][4] - Trump suggested that peace talks could continue without a ceasefire, indicating a willingness to negotiate while hostilities persist [4][5] Group 1 - Zelensky stated that Ukraine is no longer insisting on a ceasefire as a condition for negotiations, highlighting the need for security guarantees instead [2] - Trump expressed that a meeting between Zelensky and Putin could be arranged within the next two weeks, with the specific time and location to be determined [5][6] - European leaders, including Macron and Merz, called for increased pressure on Russia to return to the negotiating table if the peace process is rejected [8] Group 2 - The Russian side has shown openness to direct dialogue with Zelensky, with Putin reportedly agreeing to a potential meeting [6][7] - Discussions are ongoing regarding the possibility of elevating the level of representation in direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine [6] - Macron expressed caution regarding the potential outcomes of the upcoming meetings between Zelensky and Putin, indicating skepticism about achieving decisive results [8]