Moscow warns of 'titanic efforts' to disrupt Putin-Trump meeting
ALASKA, UNITED STATES, AUG 15 – The summit aims to negotiate a ceasefire and territorial swaps after 3.5 years of conflict, marking the first US-Russia meeting since 2021, officials said.
- On August 9, President Donald Trump announced he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025.
- Last week, Trump demanded Russia pause operations or face sanctions, as Moscow warned of 'titanic efforts' to disrupt the upcoming meeting.
- Against the backdrop of stalled talks, Putin has said any deal must require Ukraine to cede territory, and discussions will 'focus on discussing options for achieving a long-term peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis,' Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
- Moscow warns that some countries will make 'titanic efforts' to disrupt the summit, including 'provocations and disinformation,' according to Russia's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
- Should the Alaska meeting succeed, it could mark the beginning of the end of the Russia-Ukraine war and offer a path to a comprehensive settlement and security in Eastern Europe.
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US President Trump wants to meet Kremlin chief Putin in Alaska. Ukraine and its European allies seem to be outside, but want to play a decisive role - and present their own demands.
For the transatlantic relationship, much depends on what Trump and Putin agree. Next week will show how much political weight Europe still has.
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US President Trump wants to meet Kremlin chief Putin in Alaska. Ukraine and its European allies seem to be outside, but want to play a decisive role - and present their own demands.
Next Friday, the fate of Ukraine could be decided in Alaska when US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin meet for a summit meeting. A second meeting in Moscow is already planned. Ukraine itself is not present and not Europeans. However, it is unclear how far these states are diplomatically involved. In any case, Trump has recently held a telephone conference with Selenskyj and the most important Europeans. "The Americans have…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15. In particular, the US President will put on the table "trades of territories for the benefit of everyone".
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