Trump anticipates no agreement with Putin
As tensions continue to simmer between Ukraine and Russia, a potential summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains uncertain. Putin has reportedly promised to meet Zelenskyy in the coming weeks, though the Kremlin has yet to officially confirm this [1].
The uncertainty surrounding the summit has led to mixed signals, with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasising that any high-level meetings must be well-prepared to avoid worsening the situation and to advance negotiations effectively [1].
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy has reiterated his stance of rejecting any surrender of Ukrainian sovereign territory. He insists that Ukraine must be the decision-maker regarding its territorial integrity and opposes conceding areas like the Donbas region, which Russia targets for its resources and industrial importance [1].
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged with both Putin and Zelenskyy and entertains the possibility of their meeting as a step toward peace. However, Trump acknowledges that Putin may not want a deal, and negotiations could potentially expand to include higher-level delegations and a trilateral meeting if necessary after direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy [1].
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's positions on the negotiations are not described in the provided search results, so no current details on his stance can be confirmed from the available information. However, it is known that the German government emphasises the importance of involving Ukraine in any peace solution [1].
In a significant development, European heads of state and government will meet with Zelenskyy and Trump at Merz's initiative. Trump has also promised to inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European heads of state and government after the Alaska summit about the conversation with Putin [1].
The upcoming meeting in Alaska will discuss how pressure can be built up on Russia, possible peace negotiations, territorial claims, and security. Trump has suggested a possible future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, or a three-way meeting involving Zelenskyy, Putin, and himself [1].
However, Zelenskyy has indirectly stated that he will not accept a deal involving territorial exchange. This stance is consistent with his categorical rejection of giving up Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, and the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Saporischschja, and Cherson [1].
In a sign of escalating tensions, Russia demands that Ukraine give up its NATO aspirations and cede territories annexed by Russia for a peaceful resolution [1]. This demand has been met with stiff resistance from Ukraine, which strictly rejects territorial concessions.
In response to the ongoing crisis, the EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas has announced a new EU sanctions package against Russia, which would be the 19th such package. Additionally, NATO Secretary-General Rutte acknowledges that Russia controls part of Ukrainian territory [1].
As the situation continues to evolve, Zelenskyy sees a new attempt by Moscow to deceive in the Alaska summit, while Trump criticises Zelenskyy for his approach in the Ukraine conflict [1]. Despite these challenges, the hope remains that the summit will lead to meaningful progress towards a peaceful resolution.
[1] Various news sources, August 2025.
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