Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are scheduled for a summit in Alaska that could influence the war in Ukraine and European security. Trump aims to showcase his skills as a dealmaker. This meeting could allow Russia to solidify its advances in Ukraine and diminish Kyiv’s NATO aspirations. Risks for Trump include granting Putin the validation he desires. The absence of Ukraine’s president undermines Western policy. Success seems uncertain, with both nations far apart on peace terms, and Russia resisting ceasefire proposals linked to Ukrainian mobilization.
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could determine not only the trajectory of the war in Ukraine but also the fate of European security.
There are significant risks for Trump. By bringing Putin onto U.S. soil, the president is giving Russia's leader the validation he desires after his ostracization following his invasion of Ukraine 3 1/2 years ago.
Any success is far from assured, especially as Russia and Ukraine remain far apart in their demands for peace. Putin has long resisted any temporary ceasefire.
Trump on Thursday said there was a 25% chance that the summit would fail, but also floated the idea that if the meeting succeeds he could bring Zelenskyy to Alaska for a subsequent, three-way meeting.
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