Moscow Cheers as Trump Meets Putin in Alaska: A Summit Marked by Concessions and New Pressures

Russia's response to Donald Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska has been overwhelmingly positive, with Moscow celebrating the outcome of the meeting. Former President Dmitry Medvedev took to Telegram to express that the summit demonstrated the potential for negotiations without preconditions, highlighting that discussions could indeed continue while Russia remains engaged in its war in Ukraine. Trump entered the

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Galicia Faces Unprecedented Wildfire Crisis as Flames Scorch Thousands of Hectares

Galicia, particularly the province of Ourense, is facing a devastating wildfire crisis as alert level 2 remains in effect for the entire region. The situation has escalated dramatically, with firefighters battling persistent flames that have scorched hundreds of hectares overnight. As of Saturday morning, 18 wildfires remain active, consuming nearly 43,500 hectares—most of which are located in Ourense. The scale of

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Zelensky Heads to Washington to Discuss Ending the War with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Washington on Monday to engage in discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding a pathway to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This announcement came after a significant phone call between the two leaders on Saturday, August 16, during which Trump summarized his recent discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Zelensky

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Spain's Wealth Tax: A Strategy for Equity Amidst Economic Challenges

With its green curtain of hanging gardens, the Planeta building stands as one of Barcelona's most recognizable office blocks. Earlier this summer, it was acquired as part of a spending spree reminiscent of Monopoly by Spain's richest man, Amancio Ortega, the founder of the Zara fashion label. Through his Pontegadea family office, which invests his personal wealth, Ortega has recently

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Putin's Successful Alaskan Summit: A Win for Russia and Trump

The recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, has raised eyebrows as it appears to have significantly bolstered Putin's position on the global stage while simultaneously distancing the risk of American sanctions against Russia. This encounter, marked by pomp and circumstance, has granted Putin a measure of legitimacy in the face of

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Trump and Putin Find Common Ground on Ukraine, but Zelensky Remains Firm

In a series of statements following a significant meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, it appears both leaders have found common ground on key aspects concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed that he largely agrees with Putin on the potential for a land exchange between Ukraine and Russia as part of a future

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Putin and Trump Hold Landmark Summit in Alaska Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

In a significant diplomatic move, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face-to-face for their first summit in a decade on August 15, 2025. The high-stakes discussions took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, a site historically important during the Cold War for monitoring Soviet activities, now serving as the backdrop for pivotal talks regarding the

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