Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska on August 15
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, aiming to address and potentially resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
  
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Possible Trilateral Format—Zelenskyy in the Mix?
The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join the meeting, though no final decision has been made yet.
 
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Territorial Talks Fuel Tensions
Trump has hinted that a peace agreement may involve territorial swaps between Russia and Ukraine—an approach that has triggered strong pushback from Kyiv and European allies.
 
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Zelenskyy Rejects Deal Without Ukraine
President Zelenskyy slammed the idea of dealing without Ukraine’s full involvement, calling such decisions “dead” and reiterated that Ukraine will not surrender any territory.
  
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What It Means
• A direct Trump–Putin meeting in U.S. territory marks a significant diplomatic move.
• Excluding Ukraine from talks—or discussing territorial concessions—could undermine peace prospects.
• European leaders are watching closely and insist on safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty in any diplomatic process.