EU Urges Trump to Champion European Security at Crucial Putin Summit Over Ukraine Conflict – 8/12/2025, 12:25:17 PM

Here are the key world developments as of August 12, 2025 (UTC). [Times reflect source posting times.]

• Ukraine-Russia/US summit: EU leaders are urging President Donald Trump to defend Europe’s security at his planned summit with Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, while Zelenskyy says Putin is “definitely” not preparing to end the war; both sides continue large drone attacks ahead of the meeting.[1]
• China’s position on the Trump–Putin meeting: China says it supports efforts toward a political settlement in Ukraine and hopes stakeholders will participate “in due course” to reach a fair, lasting, binding agreement.[4]
• US–China trade: The US and China have extended their tariff truce by 90 days, with the US citing ongoing talks to address “lack of trade reciprocity” and related security concerns.[4]
• Pakistan/Baloch separatists: The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization over its role in attacks in Pakistan.[1][3]
• Gaza conflict and press freedom: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including Anas Al Sharif, according to the network; the incident follows appeals from press freedom groups for his protection.[1]
• Sudan conflict: Local rights groups report Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces attacked a displacement camp outside el-Fasher in North Darfur, killing 40 people.[1]
• US domestic developments (global relevance): President Trump placed the Washington, D.C. police under temporary federal control under a 1973 statute and deployed the National Guard, amid efforts to reestablish order in the capital.[2]
• Security incident in the US: Police say a gunman killed three people outside a Target store in Austin, Texas before being taken into custody; two victims died at the scene and one at a hospital.[2]
• Additional headlines noted in roundups/broadcasts: Brief headlines include “UN chief condemns killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza” and “Trump extends tariff deadline with China for three months,” consistent with official and major outlet reporting above.[5]

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