Trump Open to Alaska Summit with Putin and Zelensky for Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 for peace talks regarding the Ukraine war. A White House official revealed Trump is also willing to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the discussions, though initial plans focus on a bilateral meeting. Zelensky criticized the chosen location, stating Alaska is ’too far from the war’ and emphasized that Ukraine’s participation is essential for any meaningful resolution.

European leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, have condemned the exclusion of Ukraine, asserting that peace cannot be decided without its involvement. Reports suggest Putin proposed a deal demanding control over eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region in exchange for ending hostilities. However, European officials fear this may be a tactic to avoid further U.S. sanctions while continuing military aggression.

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia have escalated recently, with Trump deploying nuclear submarines in response to Russian threats. Meanwhile, Zelensky remains engaged in diplomatic efforts, urging allies to support a unified stance for lasting peace. The upcoming Alaska summit could either de-escalate the conflict or deepen divisions, depending on the outcomes of these high-stakes negotiations.

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