Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join forces with European leaders for an important online call with US President Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The leaders aim to increase pressure on Trump to advocate for Ukraine, particularly in light of ongoing Russian aggression. Zelensky hopes to make it clear that any decisions regarding Ukraine's borders should include their consent, especially as Trump has mentioned possible "swapping of territories" as part of a peace deal.
With Putin expected to push for Ukraine to concede areas of the Donbas region, Zelensky warns that such moves could lead to further Russian attacks. Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine has been gaining momentum, with Russian troops making advances in contested regions. Despite these challenges, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine’s territory will not be “gifted to the occupier,” highlighting the country's commitment to sovereignty.
The meeting between Trump and Putin is described as a “listening exercise” by the White House, with mixed expectations from both the US and Ukraine regarding potential outcomes. Ukraine remains firm in its stance against any decisions that change its borders without its involvement, reiterating that talks conducted without Ukraine’s presence equate to "dead decisions." As the summit date approaches, the stakes are high in safeguarding Ukraine's territorial rights in the face of international negotiations.
With Putin expected to push for Ukraine to concede areas of the Donbas region, Zelensky warns that such moves could lead to further Russian attacks. Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine has been gaining momentum, with Russian troops making advances in contested regions. Despite these challenges, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine’s territory will not be “gifted to the occupier,” highlighting the country's commitment to sovereignty.
The meeting between Trump and Putin is described as a “listening exercise” by the White House, with mixed expectations from both the US and Ukraine regarding potential outcomes. Ukraine remains firm in its stance against any decisions that change its borders without its involvement, reiterating that talks conducted without Ukraine’s presence equate to "dead decisions." As the summit date approaches, the stakes are high in safeguarding Ukraine's territorial rights in the face of international negotiations.
