US and Europe seek to ‘maintain the momentum’ with Putin through speed

Published August 19, 2025 5:21pm ET



Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are moving at breakneck speed compared to months ago, as the United States and Europe seek to keep the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to act in good faith.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the importance of speed during her press briefing on Tuesday, celebrating how European leaders were in the White House “within 48 hours of [last week’s] meeting in Anchorage.”

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