🧭 The anticipated summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska raises questions about the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. The event carries huge geopolitical stakes and reopens the discussion about the future of European security and the chances of halting the bloody conflict.
⚔️ The disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv remain deep; Russia insists on preventing Ukraine from joining NATO and controlling Eastern and Southern regions of the country, while Ukraine insists on restoring its territories, including Crimea and Donbas, making any settlement difficult to achieve.
🕊 Despite the challenges, the summit provides a rare opportunity to launch a direct negotiation process .. Economic pressures on Russia and military exhaustion in Ukraine may open the door to temporary solutions for de-escalation, provided there are strong Western security guarantees.
🎨 Experts like Robert English see signs of both sides' readiness for a partial settlement, including a ceasefire and postponing the determination of sovereignty over disputed territories. Polls in Ukraine show public willingness to end the war even if it requires temporary concessions.
🚫 Leaks suggest an American plan involving significant Ukrainian concessions, which Kyiv strongly rejects. The absence of Zelensky from the summit raises fears of Ukraine being sidelined from determining its own fate, amid warnings that any agreement might benefit Russia and weaken Kyiv's position in the future.