President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to discuss efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, which has persisted since 2022. Experts express skepticism regarding potential breakthroughs without the involvement of the Ukrainian leader, who may face pressures to concede. The war has significantly affected the Ukrainian community, with reports of hardships and casualties. Russian perspectives are also shaped by government propaganda, leading to strained relationships for those supporting Ukraine. Trump suggests a potential compromise involving territorial concessions from both sides.
The war has been raging since 2022 but some, like international security and geopolitics experts like Karthika Sasikumar, say they'd be shocked if there's a substantial breakthrough that comes from the summit.
Markov is a board director at international nonprofit Nova Ukraine. He says over the past three-and-a-half years, the war has taken a substantial toll on the Ukrainian people. Life there is difficult. Life there is pressured.
Givental says it's caused her to lose many friends back in Russia. 'Just because I expressed an unfavorable opinion of Russia, and favorable opinion of Ukraine.'
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