Ukraine ceasefire, the Kremlin opened the door to a deal that could pour billions into its own war coffers The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025,

Russia is accused of forcibly removing more than 20,000 children from Ukraine amid the ongoing war, with some reportedly being put up for adoption and raised as Russian citizens.

Oil slipped as traders turned their attention to Donald Trump’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, with the Ukrainian leader facing US pressure to reach a peace deal with Russia that involves ceding territory.

Body language experts highlight sharp contrasts in Donald Trump’s demeanor with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. While Trump appears relaxed and casual with Putin, his meetings with Zelensky are marked by dominance and control.

Oil prices were largely unchanged on Monday after a drop in early trade as the United States exerted no further pressure on Russia to end the Ukraine war through measures to disrupt its oil exports following a meeting of the leaders of both nations.