Trump Plans Ukraine Land Concessions Amid Peace Talks

President Donald Trump is preparing for a summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where he is expected to push for a peace deal involving territorial concessions from Ukraine. Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to cede land and suggested that some "land swapping" is necessary to end the conflict, asserting that Zelensky's insistence on constitutional approval for territorial changes is inconsistent given his wartime authority. Ukrainian officials, while reluctant, have softened their stance, indicating a willingness to consider freezing the front line with Russia's control over occupied regions formally recognized, provided Ukraine receives security guarantees and continued military support, including a path to NATO membership. European leaders oppose any changes to internationally recognized borders by force and plan to meet with Trump to argue against concessions that would reward Russian aggression. A senior political advisor has recommended that Trump offer Putin only symbolic victories, such as ceremonial titles or joint statements, to avoid encouraging further Russian expansion. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its allies remain skeptical of Russia's intentions, noting continued troop movements and preparations for new offensives, underscoring the fragile and complex nature of the upcoming negotiations.