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European leaders join Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington as Donald Trump signals pressure on Ukraine to accept Russia’s peace terms.

US President Donald Trump says Ukraine could end the war quickly if Volodymyr Zelensky accepts Russia’s terms, ahead of key talks in Washington.

Russia is set to launch its Venera-D mission to Venus before 2036, with preparations already underway, according to media reports.

Germany, France and the UK await US invitations before confirming attendance at Zelensky’s meeting with Trump in Washington.

Trump plans 22 August trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky after Alaska talks and before White House meeting.

Putin told Trump at the Alaska Summit that Russia wants a peaceful end to the Ukraine war but demanded Ukraine’s withdrawal from Donetsk.

Putin said Russia-US trade has risen 20% under Trump, signalling scope for wider cooperation in technology and space.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to India tomorrow after weeks of post-mission rehabilitation in the United States.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also extended warm wishes to India. He called the India-US relationship historic and consequential.

Trump estimates a 25% chance his Alaska meeting with Putin may fail, while hinting at a future trilateral session with Zelensky.