The high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15 aims to discuss the 43-month war in Ukraine, which could significantly impact European security. Trump's focus on ending the conflict, the largest in Europe since World War II, hinges on his personal relationship with Putin. Concerns arise from Trump's unconventional diplomatic methods, potentially allowing Putin to outmaneuver him. The possibility of land swaps has heightened anxiety over acknowledging Russia's territorial claims. European and Ukrainian leaders are anxious to influence Trump ahead of the pivotal meeting, though uncertainty surrounds potential outcomes.
"I think it's really worth noting how remarkable it is that there is such a high degree of uncertainty of what's going to come out of this meeting," said Andrea Kendall-Taylor, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).
"It has been exceptionally difficult to gauge what President Trump's views on Ukraine are, in large part because there have been flip flops and U-turns in his rhetoric over time."
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