Trump warns Putin of 'very severe consequences' ahead of Alaska crunch talks over Ukraine cease-fire
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President Donald Trump stated there would be severe consequences for Russian President Putin if he fails to agree to end the war in Ukraine at their upcoming summit. Trump assured European leaders of prioritizing a ceasefire during his meeting with Putin. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed that Putin is bluffing about his military objectives in Ukraine. German Chancellor Merz highlighted the need to protect Ukrainian and European security interests, stressing that a ceasefire must be an initial step in negotiations. France's Macron mentioned a desire for a trilateral meeting post-summit involving all three leaders.
President Donald Trump warned that there will be "very severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the war against Ukraine after their summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told leaders that Putin "is bluffing" about Russia's capability to occupy Ukraine and disregarding sanctions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that fundamental European and Ukrainian security interests must be protected and that a ceasefire must be prioritized in negotiations.
French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned that Trump expressed a desire for a future trilateral meeting involving Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy, potentially in Europe.
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