President Trump to Hold Alaska Summit with Putin on Ukraine War

President Donald Trump announced Monday his intent to convene a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday, aimed at gauging Putin’s willingness to end the protracted war in Ukraine. Describing it as a “feel-out meeting,” Trump stated he expects to determine “probably in the first two minutes” whether a peace deal is achievable.

Trump indicated the outcome could lead to a swift resolution – “We can make a deal” – or a continuation of hostilities. The U.S. President has long pledged to leverage his relationship with Putin to mediate an end to the conflict, now in its fourth year.

Concerns persist among Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies over potential territorial concessions. Trump confirmed his belief that “some land-swapping” would likely be part of any agreement, noting, “Russia has occupied a big portion of Ukraine. They’ve occupied some very prime territory. We’re going to try and get some of that territory back for Ukraine.”

European leaders have urged President Trump to consult closely with Zelenskyy ahead of the meeting. Trump affirmed he would engage with both the Ukrainian president and European allies before and immediately after the summit. He also suggested that a subsequent direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should be the next step, offering his presence if required.

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