Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Expected to Affect Ukraine Peace Efforts

As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare for a summit in Alaska, the focus centers on potential territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia in exchange for a ceasefire. Experts warn that conceding Ukrainian land risks undermining international law and could weaken global security, as many Ukrainians view such concessions as capitulation to Moscow’s goal of erasing Ukraine as a nation. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barron expressed hope that the summit will lead to a just and lasting peace, emphasizing support for Ukraine and the necessity of a ceasefire. Despite the desire to end the conflict, Ukrainians remain skeptical that Russia’s demands will bring peace, given the ongoing occupation and destruction. The summit is thus seen as a critical moment with implications not only for Ukraine’s territorial integrity but also for the broader international order.