⚡️ Big News Alert! U.S. President Donald Trump just dropped the bombshell: he'll be sitting down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. Details are still under wraps, but the buzz is real! ❄️🤝
Earlier this week, Trump hinted that Washington and Moscow are very close to a breakthrough on Ukraine. Now the stage is set for a high-stakes summit where both leaders will dive into options for a long-term peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Yuri Ushakov, a top Russian presidential aide, confirmed that preparations for the talks will be a difficult process but assured both sides will be actively and intensively engaged. Plus, Putin has already extended an invite for a follow-up meeting in Russia so this could be just the first act in a series of diplomatic maneuvers.
Notably, Trump said he will not require a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before talks with Putin, stressing that a ceasefire in Ukraine depends on the Russian leader.
Interestingly, earlier this week a White House official suggested a face-to-face with Zelenskyy was needed first but the Kremlin never signed off on that. Meanwhile, Putin mentioned that venues like the UAE could also host such talks, noting Russia has many friends ready to help arrange these high-profile meetings.
With tensions still high and expectations sky-rocketing, this Alaska summit is shaping up to be a blockbuster event. Will it spark the breakthrough both sides are craving? Stay tuned! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
