Trump-Putin summit about to begin, with last-minute format change
Briefly

The summit's length is set for at least six or seven hours, with Trump seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine as the main objective. He expressed uncertainty about reaching an agreement but would be displeased if one is not achieved. A successful ceasefire would represent the first pause in fighting after 3.5 years of war. Discussions are expected to include territorial control and broader topics like economic cooperation and nuclear arms. The meeting marks Putin's return to the U.S. and aims to amend his relationship with Trump.
Putin’s spokesperson announced that meetings would last at least six or seven hours, but the Kremlin has not commented on changes to the summit format.
Trump aims for a ceasefire in Ukraine as the summit's outcome, expressing uncertainty about an agreement but indicating discontent if one is not reached.
If an agreement for a ceasefire is achieved, it would be the first multi-day pause in hostilities after 3.5 years of conflict.
The Kremlin aims for broader discussions beyond Ukraine, including economic cooperation and nuclear arms control, emphasizing the significance of the U.S.-Russia dialogue.
Read at Axios
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