Russia Warns Titanic Efforts To Disrupt August Trump-Putin Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet on August 15 in Alaska to discuss a long-term peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Russia's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev warned that certain unnamed countries interested in prolonging the war will make "titanic efforts" involving provocations and disinformation to disrupt the summit. The proposed ceasefire deal, which Trump has indicated is close, may require Ukraine to cede significant territory—a prospect opposed by many European nations and firmly rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov acknowledged the challenges ahead but emphasized Russia’s commitment to actively engage in the peace process. Ahead of the summit, high-level talks involving Ukraine, the U.S., and European officials are planned to coordinate positions on a potential agreement. The meeting represents a critical diplomatic effort to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict despite skepticism and geopolitical tensions surrounding the terms and feasibility of peace.