RT News - August 16 2025 (17:00 MSK)

Permanent peace rather than a simple ceasefire. That's the only lasting solution to the conflict according to the US president, who says both Moscow and Washington see eye to eye on this. Until we meet again - the historic summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump wraps up in Alaska, with progress made and promises to talk again soon. While the EU vows to keep dialing up the pressure on Russia, both Moscow and Washington are urging Ukraine and its allies not to stand in the way of a lasting settlement.