Trump Says Putin Won’t “Mess Around” as Alaska Summit Nears
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not “mess around” with him ahead of their planned meeting in Alaska. Trump also said he believes Russia and Ukraine “will make peace” following the talks.
Summit Outlook
The high-stakes meeting, scheduled to take place in Anchorage, comes amid ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine. Trump indicated he would take a firm stance with Putin, while aiming to create conditions for meaningful dialogue.
Possible Expanded Talks
Trump suggested that if the Alaska summit yields positive results, a follow-up trilateral meeting could involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. He said such a step would be considered only if the initial discussions made substantial progress.
Global Context
The upcoming summit has drawn international attention, with Ukraine maintaining that its involvement is essential in any peace talks. Western allies have stressed that any agreement must uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, even as diplomatic channels remain open.
