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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 17.08.2025.
It displays 84 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.08.2025 โข The Guarantees Accord
โจThe UK media's editorial focus on August 17 centered intensely on evolving Ukraine peace negotiations. Early reports highlighted Russian President Putin's explicit demands for the Donbas region as a condition for peace, with President Trump urging Ukraine toward a deal. By mid-morning, reports solidified Trump's push for a comprehensive "peace deal," not merely a ceasefire, and the news that European leaders, including Starmer, would join President Zelensky at crucial White House talks to bolster support. A key development in the afternoon was a US envoy's claim that Putin had agreed to "game-changing," potentially NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine and territorial concessions. Simultaneously, President Zelensky reportedly warned Trump, reiterating it was "impossible" to cede territory and insisting on an immediate ceasefire. The day concluded with Zelensky welcoming US commitment to security guarantees, while still seeking them before any final agreement, amidst questions about the nature of these reported concessions.
17.08.2025
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BBC
The US president will meet Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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05:40โขDonbas Demanded, Peace Pursued
โจUK media remains heavily focused on the Ukraine conflict resolution following the Trump-Putin summit. Reports confirm Putin's explicit demand for the Donbas or key regions of Ukraine as the price for peace (The Independent, Sky News, The Times, Channel 4 News). President Trump is pursuing a broader peace deal, with Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledging Russia is complicating the end to the war before their scheduled meeting in Washington to discuss a potential agreement (BBC News).
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UK | Luke Alsford
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The Spectator
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UK | Amelia Clarke
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
The men paying thousands to get their legs lengthened
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BBC
Russia complicating end to war, Zelensky says as Trump pursues peace deal
The US and Russia failed to reach a deal on Friday as Trump says a permanent peace deal, rather than a ceasefire, is the "best way" to end the war in Ukraine.
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HuffPost UK
President Ditches Ceasefire Call As He Urges Zelenskyy To Do A Deal With Putin
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10:07โขThe Deal's Pursuit
โจUK media remains focused on the evolving diplomatic efforts for Ukraine. President Trump is now emphasizing a comprehensive "peace deal" over a mere ceasefire, reportedly urging President Zelensky to finalize an agreement with Putin (BBC News, HuffPost UK). Zelensky, who acknowledges Russia complicates peace, is preparing for White House talks, bringing key allies to discuss the potential accord (BBC News, Sky News, The Independent). Putin's demand for the Donbas region persists (The Times).
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BBC
European leaders to join Zelensky at White House, von der Leyen says
The European Commission president does not specify who will travel to Washington, as the UK, France and Germany are set to hold a meeting on the Ukraine war on Sunday.
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'CRACKADILLY GARDENS' | UK News
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BBC
European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also confirms he will travel to Washington, as the UK, France and Germany are set to hold Ukraine talks on Sunday.
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Breitbart UK
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly demanded that Ukraine cede the entirety of the eastern Donbas region in exchange for a peace agreement.
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UK | Barney Davis
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The Guardian
The men paying to get their legs lengthened
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BBC
Starmer and European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
Several leaders have confirmed they will be travelling to Washington, as the UK, France and Germany are set to hold Ukraine talks on Sunday.
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The leaders of France, Germany and Italy will also be among the European delegation accompanying Ukraineโs president on Monday
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POWER PLAY | World News
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12:51โขEurope Joins Zelensky's White House Stand
โจUK media continues its intense focus on Ukraine's diplomatic efforts. Labour leader Starmer, alongside other European leaders, is confirmed to join President Zelensky for White House talks with President Trump (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Sun, The Times). This meeting takes place amidst reports that Russian President Putin is demanding Ukraine officially cede the Donbas region for a peace deal (Breitbart London, The Sun), as Trump pivots towards securing a comprehensive agreement (HuffPost UK).
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TV | Joel Harley
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DRIVEN SPARE | News Travel
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Steve Witkoff made the claim as Europeโs โcoalition of the willingโ plans to offer โmoral support and solidarityโ to President Zelensky on Monday
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BBC
Putin has agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff describes the proposal as "game changing" while Volodymyr Zelensky joins a call with European leaders ahead of his White House meeting with Trump.
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PATH TO PEACE | World News
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BBC
Putin agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine being part of potential peace deal, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff describes the proposal as "game-changing" as Zelensky joins a call with European leaders ahead of his White House visit.
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
The family members who buried the hatchet after years
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Breaking | Live
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LEGEND LOST | Showbiz
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyย said on Sunday that it would be โimpossibleโ for Kyiv to cede territory to Russia and reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire.
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16:18โขPutin's Concessions, Zelensky's Warning
โจUK media continues its focus on the evolving Ukraine peace negotiations, with new reports from a US envoy claiming President Putin has agreed to "game-changing" security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially NATO-style, and made concessions on territory (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Times). This emerges as Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterates it's "impossible" to cede territory and warns President Trump, doubling down on his demand for an immediate ceasefire (Breitbart London, HuffPost UK).
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The US wants out, Europe is impotent and the Russian aggressors are emboldened.
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Morning Star
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ASYLUM RAGE | UK News
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ASYLUM RAGE | UK News
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Some mixed messages from America with very little detail tonight โ Donald Trump promised โbig progressโ on Russia, while his envoy Steve Witkoff claimed Moscow had agreed to โmake concessionsโ.
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BBC
Zelensky hails 'historic' US commitment to offer Ukraine security guarantees in event of peace
Macron and Starmer commended Trumpโs "commitment to providing security guarantees to Ukraine" after a meeting of the "coalition of the willing".
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The PM told a virtual meeting of the โcoalition of the willingโ that discussions with Russia on Kyivโs future will have to include its president
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Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.
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STALKER TERROR | News TV
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The Ukraine president will be supported by seven European leaders in talks with Donald Trump as the bloodshed continues
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STRICTLY STALKER TERROR | News TV
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21:37โขUkraine Guarantees Emergent
โจUK media maintains a strong focus on the evolving Ukraine peace negotiations. New reports from US envoys claim President Putin agreed to "robust," NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine and territorial concessions (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Sky News, The Independent). This develops as President Zelensky continues to seek security guarantees before any deal (The Times), while some question if these concessions represent a "betrayal" (Spiked).
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Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.
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