Trump says Zelensky can decide to end war, rules out reclaiming Crimea - Sinar Daily

Trump and Zelensky are expected to meet one-on-one before being joined by a cohort of European leaders on Monday, according to the White House schedule.

18 Aug 2025 05:48pm

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with European Commission President in Brussels. Photo by Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with European Commission President in Brussels. Photo by Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said late Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia "almost immediately," but retaking Russian-occupied Crimea or joining NATO are off the table.

"President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, on the eve of a White House meeting with the Ukrainian president and European leaders.

"No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things never change!!!" he added. - AFP

Volodymyr Zelensky

Discussions are underway to explore potential limits on social media use by students and minors following a rise in incidents linked to digital platforms.

She was found to have accepted lavish bribes from the cult-like Unification Church, including a Chanel bag and a Graff necklace.

The boy's mother and older brother were not arrested at the same time as him and his father.

Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would draw a "swift and comprehensive” response.

Muhyiddin accused Rayer of deliberately raising the issue with ill intent and malice, adding that the situation in Perlis had already been resolved in accordance with the responsibilities and wisdom of the Raja Perlis.

Muhyiddin accused Rayer of deliberately raising the issue with ill intent and malice, adding that the situation in Perlis had already been resolved in accordance with the responsibilities and wisdom of the Raja Perlis.

Rayer, Muhyiddin exchange barbs in Dewan Rakyat over Perlis political situation

The body was transferred to the Forensic Department of Melaka Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was carried out this morning.

The body was transferred to the Forensic Department of Melaka Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was carried out this morning.

Man found dead in car at Jalan Bukit Beruang apartment

FAM was ordered to pay a fine of CHF350,000 (approximately RM1.8 million), while each player was fined CHF2,000 (around RM11,000) and suspended from all football-related activities for 12 months.CHF is the code for the Swiss franc.

FAM was ordered to pay a fine of CHF350,000 (approximately RM1.8 million), while each player was fined CHF2,000 (around RM11,000) and suspended from all football-related activities for 12 months.CHF is the code for the Swiss franc.

Fate of FAM, seven heritage players to be decided by CAS end of February

Shahidan Kassim - Bernama FILE PIX

Shahidan Kassim - Bernama FILE PIX

Shahidan slams minister’s LGBT remarks as ‘shallow’ and unsupported

Globally, governments have been tightening oversight of children's social media access due to concerns over cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and declining mental health among minors.

Globally, governments have been tightening oversight of children's social media access due to concerns over cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and declining mental health among minors.

Sri Lanka mulls restricting social media access for minors

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen seated in a wheelchair Pavilion Damansara. - Photo: THE STAR

Dr M makes first public appearance after hip fracture

(From left) Pavilion REIT CEO Datuk Philip Ho, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Maybank Bhd Head of Cards Md. Gharif Talib and Gold Art Head of Sales Daniel Lim at the official launch of Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Joyful Prosperity Together, Here Chinese New Year celebration.

(From left) Pavilion REIT CEO Datuk Philip Ho, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Maybank Bhd Head of Cards Md. Gharif Talib and Gold Art Head of Sales Daniel Lim at the official launch of Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Joyful Prosperity Together, Here Chinese New Year celebration.

Pavilion Bukit Jalil ushers in the Year of the Horse with a month of festive celebration

The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman. - Bernama photo

The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman. - Bernama photo

Wife of ex-army chief charged with receiving RM5,000 from unlawful activities

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that all members of its Executive Committee (Exco) for the 2025-2029 term have collectively and voluntarily tendered their resignations with immediate effect. Bernama FILE PIX

FAM exco members resign en masse with immediate effect

Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.

Rohaniza lodged a complaint with the Health Ministry after discovering a foreign object in the spaghetti sauce she purchased from a supermarket.

Housewife claims rat remains found in popular brand’s canned spaghetti sauce