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The stage is set for a historic meeting in Alaska, as US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin convene for a summit aimed at discussing the future of the invaded country, Ukraine. However, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, will not be participating in the talks, and neither will representatives of the European Union.
The war in Ukraine, which has been raging for over three years under Russian aggression, known as the Kremlin's war of aggression, is not being discussed with EU officials. The summit's focus is solely on the future of Ukraine.
Despite the diplomatic push from President Trump, who has claimed to have arranged a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy as a critical step toward negotiations, Russian officials continue to refuse direct negotiations with Zelenskyy. They deny the legitimacy of his government, calling him an illegitimate leader, and thus reject any peace agreement he might sign. This rejection undermines prospects for a fair and binding peace deal, as Moscow is setting preconditions that delegitimize Ukraine’s elected leadership and complicate trust-building and legal recognition of any agreement.
The ongoing conflict is evident on the ground, with incursions and counterattacks in Russian border areas like Kursk Oblast. Despite the diplomatic overtures, the fighting continues, highlighting the ongoing conflict dynamics.
The summit in Alaska has caused cautious hope for peace in Ukraine, but entrenched Russian political positions and ongoing conflict suggest that prospects for a fair peace in Ukraine remain complicated and uncertain as of late August 2025. President Trump has emphasized the urgency to stop the bloodshed and urged Zelenskyy to show flexibility, reporting that he has pushed for immediate talks rather than delays of months, warning about continued casualties without swift action.
References:
- BBC News
- CNN
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