Live Updates from the Alaska Summit: Trump Sets Urgent Consultation with Zelensky and Putin - Urgent Meeting Discussed: Live Blog Details Trump's Planned Get-together with Zelensky and Putin at Alaska Summit
In a high-level diplomatic effort, European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US President Donald Trump gathered at the White House on August 18, 2025, to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia [1][3][4][5]. The summit marked a significant coordination attempt towards achieving a just and lasting peace, with discussions centring around potential security guarantees and territorial compromises [1].
Discussions also included the possibility of the US rejoining the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine, with Trump emphasising that while Europe would remain the "first line of defence" for Ukraine, the US would also be "involved" in providing "good protection" [3]. The talks explored the idea of a peace deal involving land swaps and security guarantees, though concrete commitments and Russian acceptance remain uncertain [2][4].
The position on ending the war involved expectations of mutual concessions, with Trump reportedly pushing for Zelensky to accept some Russian conditions, including ceding Crimea and a promise to never join NATO, to facilitate peace [2]. However, Zelensky insisted on stronger security guarantees than previously failed agreements [2]. There is also discussion about a potential three-way summit including Trump, Zelensky, and Putin, though Russia has not yet agreed [3].
The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska, which did not result in any significant developments for peace between Ukraine and Russia [6]. The conversation between the two leaders, held behind closed doors for approximately 2.5 hours, yielded little information at the end of the press conference [7]. Notably, Zelensky and representatives of the European Union were not present at the Alaska summit [5].
The ongoing conflict has seen Russia wage a war against Ukraine for more than three years [4]. Despite the recent summit meetings, Ukraine remains exposed to the Russian war of aggression [8]. European leaders joined Zelensky in appealing for sustained support, underlining the existential threat posed by Russia and the importance of coordinated Western unity [4][5].
In summary, the meetings aimed at progressing toward peace with security guarantees and possible territorial compromises, though challenges persist due to Russia's unclear position and ongoing conflict dynamics [1][2][3][4][5]. The world public was left largely bewildered after the summits, as no significant developments or official agreements regarding Ukraine were made [6][7].
- Politics and general-news headlines around the world continue to focus on the ongoing diplomatic efforts between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they strive for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
- Amidst future discussions, which may include a three-way summit between Trump, Zelensky, and Putin, the world eagerly awaits potential developments in the conflict, particularly regarding the possibility of land swaps and security guarantees, as well as the US rejoining the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine.
