U.S.
President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in
Alaska on August 15, 2025. While it is planned as a one-on-one meeting, the
White House has signaled it may invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
to join for a possible three-way discussion.
The
announcement has raised concerns among European and Ukrainian officials, who
stress that peace negotiations must include Ukraine directly and respect its
sovereignty. Several European leaders have issued a joint statement urging
genuine diplomacy that avoids any forced territorial concessions.
Putin has
mentioned the possibility of alternative locations such as the UAE, but Alaska
holds symbolic significance as it was once part of Russia, adding weight to the
diplomatic meeting.
President Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any idea of ceding Ukrainian territory, stating that the nation will not “gift land to the occupier” and insisting that Ukraine’s role in peace talks cannot be sidelined.
