Trump Plans Ukraine Territory Talks with Putin, Zelensky

President Donald Trump is preparing for a pivotal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, aiming to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump indicated he would try to recover some of the Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia, describing the talks as a "feel-out meeting" and expressing hope for a ceasefire, though he is cautious about the outcome. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been excluded from the initial talks and has emphasized that any decisions regarding Ukraine's future must include Kyiv's participation. European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are coordinating discussions with the U.S. ahead of the summit, expressing concern about any agreement that might favor Russia or force Ukraine to cede territory. Trump also plans to facilitate a future meeting involving both Putin and Zelensky to negotiate directly. Meanwhile, intelligence reports suggest Russia is preparing new military offensives, casting doubt on their readiness to negotiate peace.