Meeting Between US and Russian Leaders Ends: Basic Consensus Reached on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Ceasefire Plan May Involve Territorial Exchange
US President Trump announced after his meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska that the two sides have "basically reached a consensus" on how to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In an interview with Fox News after the meeting, Trump stated that the talks made substantial progress and that they are "very close" to ending the conflict, but the final plan requires the consent of Ukraine.
The meeting lasted a total of 2.5 hours, and Putin revealed afterwards that the two sides reached a "non-public agreement" and invited Trump to hold the next meeting in Moscow.
According to informed sources, the preliminary consensus reached by the US and Russia may involve a territorial exchange plan and US security guarantees for Ukraine. Russia may demand that Ukraine recognize its actual control over regions such as Donbas in exchange for stopping military operations in areas like Kharkiv.
Trump stated that he would subsequently communicate with Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO leaders, but this plan faces significant challenges, as the Ukrainian constitution clearly prohibits territorial concessions, and the Zelensky government has repeatedly stated that it will not compromise on territorial issues.
This meeting has temporarily paused Trump’s previous threats of "serious consequences" for Russia, stating that due to the smooth talks, there will be no additional sanctions in the short term, and it marks a significant easing of US-Russia relations. Putin also specifically pointed out the potential for cooperation between the two countries in areas such as trade, Arctic development, and space exploration.
However, several European countries have expressed concern about a potential private agreement between the US and Russia, and Germany and France have urged the US to ensure European involvement in the subsequent negotiation process.
Analysts believe that the future development of the situation will depend on the stance of the Zelensky government. If Ukraine refuses to compromise, the conflict may continue; if it accepts the territorial adjustment plan, it may face a domestic political crisis.
Currently, all parties are preparing for direct talks between Putin and Zelensky, and Trump has expressed a willingness to help coordinate, but a specific timetable has not yet been determined.
In summary, some analysts believe that these signs indicate that this meeting is more of a symbolic easing of US-Russia relations rather than a substantial breakthrough in conflict resolution. Real progress may have to wait to see the effectiveness of further negotiations between the US and Ukraine.
