Donald Trump arrived for a summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine 'today.' Concerns arose from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and European allies about potential compromises favoring Russia. Trump clarified he would allow Ukraine to decide on territorial swaps and aimed only to bring parties to the negotiation table. He expressed urgency for a rapid ceasefire, stating he would be dissatisfied if it didn’t happen immediately. The summit marks the first in-person meeting since Trump's return to the White House, signaling a possible diplomatic shift as both leaders seek to enhance their global standings.
Trump emphasized his goal for the summit by stating, "I want to see a ceasefire rapidly... I'm not going to be happy if it's not today... I want the killing to stop."
Despite concerns from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, Trump claimed, "I'm not here to negotiate for Ukraine, I'm here to get them at a table," underscoring his focus on facilitating dialogue.
Collection
[
|
...
]