U.S. Deliberating over Inviting Zelensky to the Gathering in Alaska
The anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump remains uncertain, with details yet to be finalised. A trilateral summit involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also a possibility, but no decision has been made regarding Zelensky's potential visit to Alaska.
Reports from RIA Novosti and NBC News suggest that the visit by President Zelensky to Alaska is under consideration. However, no confirmation has been received, and the details of such a visit, if it were to occur, remain unclear.
On Monday, August 18, 2025, President Zelensky met with President Trump in Washington, D.C., following the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin. The meeting in the Oval Office was attended by European leaders supporting Ukraine, signifying a shift towards a multilateral approach to negotiations. There was no mention of Zelensky visiting Alaska or joining the Trump-Putin summit there.
President Trump has expressed openness to a trilateral summit with both leaders. However, the current focus of the White House is on planning the bilateral meeting requested by President Putin. The ongoing discussions regarding the Putin-Trump meeting are a topic of interest, but it remains unclear if President Zelensky's potential visit to Alaska is related to this meeting.
It is important to note that some countries may attempt to disrupt the Putin-Trump meeting. As the situation develops, updates on the potential Putin-Trump meeting and any related visits will be closely monitored.
[1] NBC News. (2025, August 18). Zelensky Announces Washington Trip, Not Alaska, After Trump Call. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/zelensky-announces-washington-trip-not-alaska-after-trump-call-n1244676
[2] Reuters. (2025, August 18). No Ceasefire Agreed Upon in Alaska Putin-Trump Meeting. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/us/no-ceasefire-agreed-upon-alaska-putin-trump-meeting-2025-08-18/
[3] CNN. (2025, August 18). Zelensky Meets Trump in Washington, Shift Towards Multilateral Approach. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/politics/zelensky-trump-washington-meeting/index.html
