🌍 Geopolitical Shockwaves – Ukraine Rejects Land Concessions Amid US–Russia Talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly declared that Ukrainians “will not give their land to occupiers”, just hours after US President Donald Trump suggested possible territorial concessions to end the war with Russia.
This statement comes ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 15 — their first face-to-face talks since 2019. Zelensky stressed that any solution without Ukraine’s involvement would be “against peace.”
With Moscow still occupying around 20% of Ukraine’s territory and no decisive breakthrough on the battlefield since 2022, the geopolitical landscape remains tense. Markets, including crypto, often react sharply to developments of this scale, as global uncertainty fuels volatility.
Market Watch: Keep an eye on safe-haven assets like gold, USD, and even Bitcoin, which often see increased demand during geopolitical unrest.