August 9, 2025 – Washington D.C.:
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, August 15, to discuss a potential peace deal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a visit to Moscow by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
Key Details
- Meeting Purpose: Part of Trump’s campaign pledge to end the Ukraine conflict.
- Main Contention:
- Trump has suggested a possible “swapping of territories” as part of the agreement.
- Ukraine has strongly rejected the idea, insisting its territorial integrity is non-negotiable.
Ukraine’s Response
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
- Called any deal excluding Kyiv from talks a “dead solution.”
- Stated Ukraine will not “gift their land to the occupier.”
- Insisted a “dignified peace” requires Ukraine’s direct participation.
Background
- This will be the first U.S.–Russia summit since 2021.
- It marks Putin’s first trip to the United States in a decade.
- The war in Ukraine began in February 2022 and has resisted multiple international mediation attempts.
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