Trump Plans Alaska Talks With Putin On Ukraine Territory Exchange

US President Donald Trump has announced an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for August 15 in Alaska to discuss a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump indicated that the agreement would involve territorial exchanges, describing the process as complex but aiming for a mutual benefit, with some territories being returned or swapped. While Trump affirmed close cooperation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he emphasized the need for Zelenskyy to be prepared to sign an agreement to resolve the conflict. The Kremlin confirmed the summit, stating that discussions will focus on achieving a long-term peaceful resolution, though Putin remains hesitant about a three-way meeting including Zelenskyy. Ukrainian officials have maintained ongoing communication with the US, with Zelenskyy acknowledging the possibility of a ceasefire under sufficient international pressure. Reports suggest negotiations could involve Moscow's occupation of parts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, but the fate of these areas remains uncertain as talks progress.