On the August 10, 2025, episode of "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan discussed significant developments in U.S. foreign policy and immigration issues. The program featured interviews with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas.

Brennan opened the show by addressing President Trump's invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting in Alaska. This marks Putin's first visit to the U.S. in a decade. The invitation comes amid ongoing violence in Ukraine, where Russia has ignored cease-fire proposals. Trump has bypassed a sanctions deadline, opting instead for dialogue with Putin.

"I will be meeting very shortly with President Putin," Trump stated, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming discussions.

Ambassador Markarova expressed hope for a cease-fire, stating, "We want Putin to stop. And we really are hopeful that this push from President Trump... will convince President Putin that this is time for him to finally stop his aggression." She reiterated that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict, which began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Brennan also questioned Markarova about the potential for Ukraine's involvement in the negotiations. Markarova confirmed that President Zelenskyy is committed to peace and is open to participating in discussions, but emphasized that Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected.

In a separate segment, Senator Kelly criticized the idea of lifting sanctions on Russia, stating, "Putin continues to execute an illegal war... We need to continue to put the pressure on Putin." He expressed concern over the implications of allowing Putin to negotiate on U.S. soil without clear conditions.

Kelly also addressed a recent directive that restricted sharing information about Russia-Ukraine negotiations with U.S. allies, stating, "I was not aware of it... it does not seem like an appropriate thing to do."

Representative Gonzales discussed immigration enforcement, highlighting the challenges faced by ICE agents. He noted a significant increase in attacks on ICE personnel and emphasized the need to focus on serious criminals rather than non-violent offenders. "For every sad story of someone being deported, there's 10 sad stories of Americans that have had their lives turned upside down because of illegal immigration," Gonzales said.

Brennan raised concerns about the treatment of families in detention, particularly regarding a provision in recent legislation that allows for indefinite detention of families with children. Gonzales acknowledged the complexity of the issue, stating, "What we don't want to see is somebody indefinitely held without having due process."

The episode concluded with a discussion on the balance between law enforcement and military involvement in immigration enforcement, particularly regarding a facility at Fort Bliss in Texas. Gonzales expressed concerns about the implications of using military resources for immigration purposes but acknowledged the need for a streamlined process.

Overall, the discussions on "Face the Nation" highlighted critical issues surrounding U.S. foreign policy and immigration, reflecting the complexities and emotional weight of these topics.